Chisel Door Frame Hinge

Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness.

Chisel door frame hinge.

Position the strike plate on the jamb so it is centered on both lines. Chisel out all. Start with the chisel pointed downward along marked lines. This is the traditional method of cutting door hinge slots and takes a.

Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise. Using a sharp 1 inch wide chisel cut a series of parallel lines into the jamb about 1 4 inch apart staying within the scored lines and holding the chisel perpendicular to the wood. Work from the knuckle side in until the mortise floor is flat. Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area.

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. The hinge mortise allows the hinge to be mounted flush with the jamb and door so the door will close properly. To do a good job cutting mortises the chisel needs to be razor sharp. Typically middle hinges go in the exact center of the door top hinges sit 7 in 18 cm below the top of the door and bottom hinges rest 11 in 28 cm above the bottom of the door.

If not drill or chisel until it is. To cut hinge. 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. 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.

Score around the plate with a sharp utility knife. 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. Position your door so you can clearly see the back edge. 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.

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