Do not mount the door to the jamb yet.
How to make a door jamb hinge template.
Simple mortising jig for door hinges.
Rotate hinge templates to achieve 5 8 in.
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One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site.
Place the template on your door jamb.
If the ruler lines up with the midpoint indent on the template you ve got it in the right spot.
For use with routers and wooden doors frames.
Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector for 1 3 4 in.
Contains templates needed to rout hinge strike plate and latch plate mortises.
Assemble the jambs place the head jamb over the top ends of the side jambs.
Use 3 4 screws to attach the template to the door jamb.
After cutting the mortises test fit the hinges to the door and jamb to verify everything works properly then install the hinge halves on the jamb and door respectively.
Ensure it is in the correct spot by standing a ruler on its edge on the midpoint line.
Mark the placement of all hinges making sure to factor in the 1 8 gap that will be between the door and top of the door frame.
Made with scrap plywood and a few pieces of hardware for an adjustable template.
One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site.