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Mortising hinges on doors.
A few weeks back while i was watching the nba playoffs on tv a friend who only calls when he needs something rang me up for the complete step by step procedure for mortising hinges.
In other cases a mortise is merely cosmetic.
Hingemaster flash allows anyone to feel like a pro and cut perfectly mortised hinges with ease.
It allows the hinge to fit flat and flush with the edge of the door inside a shallow cut.
A mortise is a recess or hollow space cut to fit a specific item such as a door hinge or a lock mechanism.
Place the tip of a hinge wing up to the front or back side of the door.
Mortising for a door hinge allows the hinge to install flush with the surface of the door edge or face.
Mortising door hinges has always been a time consuming and tedious process with zero margin for error.
Production door shops use routers and jigs to cut.
Then gently score the spot using your utility knife creating a clear indication of how deep your mortise should be.
Vermont american 23457 hinge door and jamb mortising template set for 3 1 2 inch to 4 inch butt hinges.
In some situations a mortise is required for the door to close properly.
Doors must be mortised to make hinges fit properly.