Making a router hinge jig.

For 5 doors why bother, just use a chisel and skill.

 

Yeah, honestly it's not that hard. I'm an engineer,not a chippie, but I fitted 5 new doors without too much trouble if the door fits the frame.....If it don't then get a chippy in.

 

Use the old door as a template for marking the hinge position if this helps. If the old doors were fitted badly to begin with, mark the amount you wish to add or subtract. A sharp set of chisels will do.

 

Agreed, for 5 doors it's not worth the time in making a jig ( simple as that may be ) , chisel them out! or if you really want to use a router, mark and freehand them.

 

Cut a strip of 18mm ply or mdf about 60mm cut out for 3 hinges 4mm oversize, fit a stop to give the right width
Add a screw to the top and wind it out to give correct clearance 2mm for the frame
Easy to make, Ive made loads in the past
If your a joiner then its worth the extra time to make one now as you will use it at some point in the future

 

They are very easy to make. I remember reading a project in one of the woodworking magazines i used to read many years ago. But do remember as the cutter is round you will have to still finish to corner of by hand. Trend sell a corner chisel tool, but unless you're fitting lots of doors it probably another tool you could do without. You need a straight cutter and guide bush. Any than make the template accordingly.