How To Make A Door Jamb Hinge Template

Rotate hinge templates to achieve 5 8 in.

How to make a door jamb hinge template.

If you found this video helpful be su. 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. Made with scrap plywood and a few pieces of hardware for an adjustable template.

Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector for 1 3 4 in. Ensure it is in the correct spot by standing a ruler on its edge on the midpoint line. One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site. 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.

For use with routers and wooden doors frames. Contains templates needed to rout hinge strike plate and latch plate mortises. One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site. If the ruler lines up with the midpoint indent on the template you ve got it in the right spot.

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. Do not mount the door to the jamb yet. Place the template on your door jamb. Use two or three 1 1 2 inch screws to fasten the head jamb.