Howto Mke Hinges To A Door

Install the top hinge and then the bottom part of the hinge that attaches to the bottom of the door.

Howto mke hinges to a door.

Place the hinge on the. Connect the door to the jamb. If your frame already has hinge mortises stand or lay the door. Transfer the hinge locations from the door frame.

Then just to make sure things would like up i shimmed the door into the opening at the right height. Attach the included router bit to your router. How to put hinges on door blanks 1. Position the door and then attach the bottom plate to the floor.

Then i took off the hinge plates and placed them in their new positions marking their outlines with a pencil. Attach the jig to your door by screwing it in on both the top and bottom you can fill repaint these holes later. Position your door so you can clearly see the back edge. The kit comes with options for door hinges 2 5 3 3 5 4 and 4 5 place the jig in the correct spot on your door.

Trust me this step is worth the extra effort. Slide the hinge pins into place and remove the blocks from the door. Set the door on its side with the inside edge of the door where the hinges will go facing up against a stable. Typically middle hinges go in the exact center of the door top hinges sit 7 in 18 cm below the top of the door and bottom hinges rest 11 in 28 cm above the bottom of the door.

You could also use a story pole to do this. You start by marking the location of the top hinge and then use a plumb bob to locate the bottom hinge at the door bottom and the floor. Set the depth of the cut to be the same as the depth of your hinge.