It is a lot quicker and more precise.
													
																	How to do door hinges with router. 
									
	
		
	
																	Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. 
																	This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door. 
																	You can cut a hinge mortise with hand tools or a power tool. 
																	Set the routing bit to cut a depth of 1 8 inch. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	It will save you loads. 
																	The next time that hanging a door is on your to do list you might also need to cut the hinges yourself if it isn t a pre hung door. 
																	Set the depth of the cut to be the same as the depth of your hinge so that the hinge will rest flush on the door. 
																	I m renovating my bathro. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The jig is clamped to the door and guides the router through the cut. 
																	You can easily touch these up with a utility knife. 
																	Attach the jig to your door by screwing it in on both the top and bottom you can fill repaint these holes later. 
																	Are you renovating a room and want to put on a new door. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig. 
																	Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l. 
																	But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead. 
																	The hand tool method requires just a utility knife a hammer or mallet and a sharp wood chisel. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you have trouble getting the right curve or turn for corners don t worry. 
																	How to hang a door using dx50 makita router. 
																	Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig. 
																	You can cut the hinges with a hammer and chisel certainly. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Attach the included router bit to your router.