How To Cut Door Hinge Slots

How to cut out slots for door hinges in a slab door 1.

How to cut door hinge slots.

Using a utility knife trace along the outline to create small groves then make a cut on the front or back side of the door indicating the mortise s depth. Measure the hinge placements either on an existing door or the door you are replacing or take the hinge placement. Stand the door on its side with the doorknob side on the floor. Before cutting your door hinge mortise place your hinge on top of the door and outline it with a pencil.

We show you the tools to use and the. In this video home renovation brothers dave and rich show you how to cut out a door hinge. This is the perfect tutorial showing you how to cut in the perfect door hinge. How to cut the perfect hinge in minutes.