Instead of carefully clamping scrap wood each time around to guide my cut i decided to make a template out of my practice board.
Route door hinges in place on frame.
Place one of the hinges on the door as if it already was installed on the door.
And since it s a heavier door i was adding three hinges.
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.
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Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb.
If you have pencil markings from the frame place the hinge there.
After your three door frame pieces are cut to the correct size prime and paint them.
Using the straight edge will keep all your cabinet door hinges straight and consistent.
Prepare the wood for routing.
Then place 1 of your hinge s wings flush against the spot where you want it to sit.
Line the straight edge 1 4 inch from the edge of the cabinet door opening and mark the placement for the hinges 2 inches from the top and bottom.
The hinge should rest folded over the edge of the door that will serve as an axis for opening.
Hold the hinge down firmly and trace its three sided outline into the wood with your utility knife.
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Slab doors typically do not have a left or right side but if your door clearly has an exterior side the hinge.
Since the door didn t have any hinges i d have to route out spots for them on both the door and the jamb this time.
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Position your door so you can clearly see the back edge.
Place one of the hinges on the door s spine so that its top end is in line with the pencil line.
If you don t have frame markings typical hinge placement.
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This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door.
Begin with the mortises on the door then the mortises on the jamb.
It s much easier to do now before the hinges are screwed in and the whole thing is attached to the door.