Chisel Door Frame Hinge

Example of how to use a bevel edged chisel to create hinge slots on a beech wood door.

Chisel door frame hinge.

Place the hinge in its mortise to see if it s flush with door surface. In order for the additional hinge to be properly installed the door frame will need to be chiseled allowing the hinge to sit flush with the surface of the door frame. If not drill or chisel until it is. How to cut out notches for door hinges.

The hinge mortise allows the hinge to be mounted flush with the jamb and door so the door will close properly. Hinge mortises on a door are often cut by machine with a router and straight bit but you can cut mortises by hand using a hammer and chisel as well. Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness. Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise.

How to cut and install door hinges is a do it yourself video shows how to cut in the perfect door hinge for a new door i used a bevel edged chisel to crea. To cut hinge. Work from the knuckle side in until the mortise floor is flat. When you install a door hinge you need to make notches for it on the edge of the door and on the jamb or the door won t close properly.

Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area. Holding a chisel bevel side up with one hand on the blade and one on the handle slice away any wood that the bit couldn t reach. Score around the plate with a sharp utility knife. Position your door so you can clearly see the back edge.

Then place 1 of your hinge s wings flush against the spot where you want it to sit. Chisel out all. Position the strike plate on the jamb so it is centered on both lines. This is the traditional method of cutting door hinge slots and takes a.

To do a good job cutting mortises the chisel needs to be razor sharp.