Simple Hinge Jig For Your Router In Just 5 Minutes

In this video I show you how you can make a super simple but very accurate hinge cutting jig to use with a router in only 5 minutes. This makes fitting any size butt hinges a breeze when hanging doors and this jig can be used in both directions if needed so you can fit perfect hinges every time.
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[@timhowell1220]

Want to learn something - Then watch this guy. He is smart, efficient, and a perfectionist. He does it right, down to the knife vs pencil, and the Vix bit to put the hinge screws in dead center. He also makes a nice easy to learn video too. Great Job - Thank You

Thanks very much 🙂

[@briangoodwin5986]

Thanks Tommy, this video has just blown wide open the mysteries of door hanging, especially hanging a door with 3 bloody hinges lol. Well done mate

Haha thanks Brian 🤣

[@franklettering]

Brilliant video.!!!
Your perfect examples and execution of these tips is the dogs bollox.

🤣🤣 I haven't heard that saying in a very long time, thanks 👍

[@thomasgabriel4531]

Your an excellent teacher Tommy thanks very much for sharing

Thank you Thomas 😊

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Best and clearest explanation on TH-cam. Thank you!

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@uncensored5104]

Best explanation to the layman that I have seen on these jigs, thank you.

Thank you very much 🙂

[@johngasson4259]

I've made and used this type of jig for a while. This guy's explanation of the process in making one is really excellent and SO easy to follow. And I had no idea you could use the same jig on the face of the frame. Who would have thought. This is going to save me so much time. Thank you!!

Thanks for watching and your kind words about my video 🙂

[@andrewriches506]

Good evening Tommy as usual a very informative video, very well explained. Great for time saving and accuracy especially the multi point jig.

Good evening Andrew and thank you very much 😊

[@henryrossouw930]

From now on my hinges are going to perfectly like yours.Thanks for sharing.

Thank you 🙂 I'm glad you liked it

[@jamesconnolly655]

Great video Tommy very well explained and demonstrated

Thanks James 🙂

[@ht2941]

Thanks Tommy, just what I was looking for! I have been struggling trying to make a guide bush jig so this looks like the answer. I am going to try and make one tomorrow, wish me luck.

Thanks, You don't need luck it will work great for you 👍

[@ht2941]

@ Perfect! I now have single jigs for 76 and 102 mm hinges. Thanks Tommy.

[@coachrr]

You make things easy with your common sense approach. People must say Why didn't I think of that? all the time! Please keep making videos to make the average woodworker much better! Erin go bragh!

Thank you very much I really appreciate your support 🙂

[@keggyification]

Excellent explanation Tommy, great video as always.

Thanks very much 😀

[@jeffsalisbury9419]

Excellent video with great instructions. Much appreciated!

Thank you 🙂

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

Hi Tommy great video very well explained . Thank you

Thanks Thomas 🙂

[@Steve_Wojo]

Thanks Tommy. Great video. These kind of jigs are so useful. Thanks for sharing. I am enjoying your channel.

Thank you 🙂

[@bromarvids5186]

Absolute legend mate. This is exactly what I needed. Explained everything. I haven't much experience with routers, and I couldn't quite understand what bit to use and how to use it. This was perfect and you taught me an ingenious way of making a jig, which was way simpler and more accurate than how I was going to do it. 👍😊

Thank you, I'm delighted that you found it useful 🙂

[@crackatinny57]

Well done Tommy, this is so informative and very well explained and it will save me heaps of time in the long run

Thanks Michael

[@daveauk6898]

Nice one Tommy. Great little time saver. 👍

Thanks Dave 🙂

[@Jimc4007]

Nice work, like the hinge jig.

Thank you 😊

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Very interesting. Never thought to use the router in that orientation. Thanks, or is it Tanks for sharing.😃

Thank you very much 🙂

[@cygnus108]

Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@asd67lkj]

Thanks Tommy I like the tips on getting the table saw cuts so accurate..

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@bobheatwole804]

As always a great video.

Thanks Bob 🙂

[@johnmurphy3854]

Great video as usual Tommy very informative. John

Thanks John 🙂

[@denischadwick4558]

Very detailed video and very useful jig thanks Tommy

Thanks Denis 🙂

[@williammcbride4978]

Very handy jig thanks

Thanks William 🙂

[@giicllc8819]

You had me loving the video from your accent alone! Great job! I'm going to make one now...

Thank you 🙂

[@paulbrennan9193]

Very handy jig sure beats a hammer and chisel thanks Tommy

Thanks Paul yes a little bit quicker alright 👍

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Good stuff as always, it’s a thumbs up from me

Thanks Steve 🙂

[@vickiwilcox133]

Nice instruction and great jig! Thank you!

Thank you very much and thanks for watching 🙂

[@samuelgardiner6504]

Thanks Tommy great video as always. I should be careful what I say because when i watched your spindle moulder video I said I'd never own one and I've just been given one and I've started restoring it. Its an elektra and It hasn't been used in over 30 years. I'm going to rewatch that video. Thanks again Tommy, cheers mate

Thanks Samuel, proof you should never say never haha good luck with your new machine and stay safe. I you need any help feel free to ask

[@alexdoherty4011]

lovely thanks

[@thomastierney2511]

hi tommy your video was very informative like the flag i am 100 percent irish tom tierney thanks again for video .

Thanks Thomas 🙂 🇮🇪

[@michaellloyd5024]

Hi Tommy, brilliant video; crystal clear and very well presented. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@robertlevy5334]

Excellent video and a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing :)

Thanks Robert 🙂

[@prestonian1066]

TY

[@oscarcanales7552]

Thank you again Mr. Tommy for an exceptional video. Very clever, very clear and very accurate jig. I will give it a try as soon as I possible can.

Thank you for watching glad you found it useful 🙂

[@dimkish1]

Excellent video, very simple and effective jig.

Thank you very much 😊

[@Excel510]

Hi just subscribed today after watching a couple of your videos, really impressed at the no fuss detail you go to, very well explained and captivating, well done sir.

Thank you very much and welcome to the channel 🙂

[@scrivyscriv]

I love your sled! And thanks for a great tutorial, from the USA!

Thank you very much 🙂

[@nigelseymour5159]

Pure genius!

Thank you very much 🙂 and thanks for watching

[@davidupton3186]

Very, very helpful. Thank you for posting.

Your welcome thanks for watching 🙂

[@RenevanBatenburg]

Just perfect, thanks

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@jofasable]

professional tutor., thank you.

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@paultay23]

Wow that is easier to make that i thought...thankyou Tommy

Thanks 🙂

[@patbutler2613]

Very well done Tommy.

Thanks 🙂

[@patrickmurphy115]

Just brilliant, great detail 🤩

Thank you very much 🙂

[@kape9004]

Excellent video Tommy. You have given me the confidence to have a go at cutting hinge slots out with a router jig. Simple to make and simple to use, Accurate every time. What could be better? Thank you sir.

Thank you very much for watching here's to perfect fitting hinges 🙂

[@hi-tech55]

Great video Tommy. Gave me a few ideas.

Thanks Jerry, I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

Thank you very much for your great video. It's always important to us knowing the basics of how to make a hinge jig. Cheers👍🙏

Your welcome and thanks for watching 🙂

[@chevaliercognac8757]

Now I will make one for myself.
Thanks for professional instruction!

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@chevaliercognac8757]

Can you tell me please what is classic distance for hinges on the frame for the internal doors in England or Ireland.
Many thanks.

@@chevaliercognac8757 traditionally its 4" down from the top and 9"or 8" up from the bottom and 3rd hinge if needed centred between them.

[@bobx2387]

Tommy, Greetings from Somerset (Where the cider apples grow). Excellent tuition and commentary. Found you by chance. Now to see what else you have done. Bob (Weston super Mare)

Hi Bob thank you very much and welcome to the channel 🙂

[@ozcanonal]

I was looking for a tutorial exactly like this one.
Thank you 🙏 ..!

Thank you very much for watching 🙂

[@scottydo2103]

Enjoyed your video. Cheers, Scotty

Thank you 🙂

[@LesBrecknell]

Thanks for the tutorial, I just need to make your table saw sled now😆

Thanks 🙂

[@mikebury328]

Spot on pal no bull no crap music

Thank you 🙂

[@iantownsend4821]

Tanks a million. Great explanation. Loved the video

Thanks very much, delighted you enjoyed it 🙂

[@GreatWaterCircus]

Brilliant... thank you

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@nore8141]

Great tutorial and jig thanks 🙏

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@gerardcurran3485]

Very accurate way of working, know wood well, as he takes small portions out which stop breaking the edges 3 hinge jig is a great idea

Thank you very much 🙂

[@jimtheman5598]

Just found your channel Tommy excellent and well explained 👏

Thank you very much and welcome to the channel 🙂

[@andrewwhitehead7252]

Thanks Tommy this was an absolute cracking video so well explained and you made it so simple it gives me some confidence to try this myself cheers 👍🏻

Your welcome 🙂

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Excellent tutorial. Very useful indeed. Many thanks. 👏👏👍😀

Thank you very much 🙂

[@justinjamesuk7657]

That was a fantastic video, very informative and clear.
Thanks.

Thank you very much 🙂

[@Crvhandyman]

Thanks for this information very useful

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@ivanwalker3391]

Spot on.
Keep 'er lit Bro!

Thank you 🙂

[@playingsongs]

Best video I seen! Very well explained and shown! Thank you for your help you're legend

Thank you very much 🙂

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

Thanks 🙂

[@victormarmie]

Very usefull!!! Thanks for your time and skill share

Thank you 🙂

[@Dazza19746]

Great Tommy, used very similar setups over the years.
It would be worth mentioning that if you use this exact set up ( which is great) you need to be mindful to add a spacer on the frame equal to the clearance you want on the door ( 2.2-3 mm depending where it’s going👍🏻)
With the big triple or quad obviously that would only be at the top 😜

I will be covering that in an upcoming video when I am actually fitting and hanging some cabinet doors 👍

[@michaelspraggon2883]

Can you explain what you mean old school?

[@Dazza19746]

@@michaelspraggon2883 sure.
When you fit a door, any door, a perimeter gap is required ( we called it ‘clearance’ in Scotland). Usually 2-3 mm.
If you do not allow for this when using this technique, the top of you door will be scraping the top of the frame if it closes at all, and that’s BEFORE any finish is applied making the situation ’worser’ 😜
If that’s not crystal clear come back to me and I’ll try and explain further 👍🏻

[@allankennedy3931]

great allan

Thanks very much 🙂

[@fluorosco]

Brilliant 👍

Thank you 😊

[@vfswan54]

Your one clever cookie, excellent tutorial 👏👏👏

Thank you very much 🙂

[@ed6837]

Nice video good idea very useful. Thank you!!

Thank you very much, delighted you found it helpful 🙂

[@jarnailsingh9447]

Very nice thanks.

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@paulgreen8222]

Brilliant

Thank you very much 🙂

[@MrMaxm144]

This guy's accent is awesome, !

Thank you 😊

[@theofarmmanager267]

In my 50 plus years of woodworking, I’ve made hundreds of hinge jigs. However, the whole thing was revolutionised when routers became affordable (I can remember when routers cost thousands and I earned £20 a week). I have refined how I make mine - firstly I cut a length of the MDF (or whatever) the length of the hinge (say 100mm); accuracy here is crucial which is why l like my method in that you can fettle the piece of MDF to be exactly that 100mm. Then take 2 further cuts of the MDF and join then at right angle to the 100mm piece to mimic the width of the ears of hinge. I join these with dominos or pocket screws. That’s where my method joins this method. Again, the advantages I’ve gained is that certainty of the length of the hinge (100mm), the width of the hinge and the dead right angle between the 3 pieces.
Once the 4th piece is attached (which I cut less than 150mm long so that I can still get that 6”, 9” and centre spacing on 3 hinges) I use a couple of quick clamps to attach the jig to the door or the door jamb. If I am doing this to a door jamb already with the door stops on, I prise off the door stops to ensure my jig sits properly.
I often end up having to use a router bit with a longer cut to ensure my router bit is sufficiently inside the router collet.
I hope I’ve been able to explain my method well enough for you to understand it’s construction. If I’m careful, the jig lasts and lasts but usually I make a new jig whenever I’m using different makes of hinges just to get that real accuracy.

Thanks for sharing your method 🙂

[@datapowertoolsltd]

What a brilliant video 📹👌

Thanks very much 🙂

[@johnbrooks1422]

Good Idea Like It Great Video

Thank you very much 🙂

[@michaelyouens6133]

I listened even more because of his accent too man good luck to you ❤️

Thank you very much 🙂

[@michaelyouens6133]

Good work man keep it up 🎄

[@no_handle_required]

best narration voice ever!

Thank you 😊

[@yandamighty01]

Love the accent good video buddy 👍

Thank you 🙂

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

The Irish have always been highly skilled at at least 3 of the following 4: Fighting, swearing, smoking, drinking. Looks like I'm gonna have to add-in hinge cutting, too?

Haha I'm very good at all 4 of those too 🤣🤣

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

@ No doubt! My mum was a Hogan, Irish descent, and I'm afraid I have all the excellent qualities myself! Great tutorial btw! 🤩

[@y002cjw]

You make it look so simple.👍and a follow.
I'm currently installing 100mm hinges on doors and frames where there was previously 85mm. Doors weren't a problem as they were easy to work with, plus I borrowed a jig and router off a friend.
Any tips for doing the hinges on the frame with the doorstop still in place? I found the first 2 a nightmare and I have 4 more to do and they're currently on the long finger.

Hi Charlie, just removed the 90° piece of wood from the template and just use as a flat template it can then be used in the frame without removing stops or architrave

[@als1023]

@ Or run a rabbit out of that piece on the table saw, to accomodate the doorstop. If the door trim is still in place, you will have to cut the depth of the jig locator piece down or remove as noted .

[@frankfrancia5541]

Great job! Did you do a video on how to build that beautiful table saw sled?

Thank you, yes I certainly do: th-cam.com/video/1DsXV2vZ1oU/w-d-xo.html

[@nigelboucher2014]

Great video Tommy. Really liked the cross cut sled. Any chance you can do a video on how to make it

Hi Nigel I have a video of making it: th-cam.com/video/1DsXV2vZ1oU/w-d-xo.html

[@nigelboucher2014]

Thanks 🙏

[@paulgreen8222]

I would add though, it’s important not to forget how to use a a hammer and chisel, as I found out recently on a site that had zero power, so had to use hand tools. I quickly sharpened my chisels and on I went…

Absolutely everyone should know the traditional way unfortunately with the introduction of cordless tools less and less people find the need to use a hammer and chisel.

[@garytango]

👍

Thanks

[@cillianotoole9174]

Hi Tommy
Was wondering about plunging with a regular straight bit in a router. I was going to use one for morticing but realised that there was no cutter in the center of the bit, am I missing something or are these bits unsuitable for plunge cutting. Great video as always.
Thanks, Cillian

Hi Cillian, you are correct a regular straight cutting bit doing have a cutting in the centre so are not suitable for straight down plunge cuts like a hole the diameter of the bit however if you are creating a mortise or a slot a regular bit will work if you ramp in your cut instead of a straight down plunge. I hope this helps.

[@cillianotoole9174]

@ Thanks very much for your reply, it absolutely helps.

[@user-qr9pn3es9q]

🤙🤙🤙

[@johnford3107]

Gotta get the "tickness" of the hinge correct

[@andrew-zr1pf]

So I take it you still have to chisel a recess in the door jamb?

No this jig will also work in the door jamb

[@adnanhanif3016]

Hello mate, all good but I don’t have the table saw like you so how should it the groove out’?

Hi, you could cut it out with a bandsaw or jigsaw etc just take your time to get the cuts as straight as possible which will give the best final results

[@adnanhanif3016]

@ I don’t have either 😂 I’ve got a chop saw, could I do it with that. I’m a total newbie Buddy

@@adnanhanif3016 yes you could definitely do it with a chop saw just set the depth stop 👍

[@trumpetflowerII]

Tommy, even CC hears you say cotton and not cutting, so what are we listeners to do with your lovely Irish accent? I mean that sincerely. And I do want to learn from you.

Haha your not the first to comment on my accent, thanks for watching 🙂

[@martinmcintyre9263]

Bit confused why when cutting out the section on the table saw you set the stop but you didn't move the jog to that stop. (probably by the width of the blade. Can you please explain?. The time on video was around 6:06

Hi Martin, there is a screw in the stop that allows for the width of the blade so the setup is to the stop block excluding the screw so when the job gets to the screw the blade width has been subtracted. If you watch my video on half-lap joints I explain the use of the screw a little better. Hope this helps you

[@ottofumbler7267]

Most DIYers won't have a table saw. Can you use the router or a circular saw to fashion the jig?

The safest alternatives to a table saw for diyers would be a jigsaw or good old coping saw. Using a router or circular saw wouldn't be really suitable for beginners

[@ottofumbler7267]

@ Thanks. I've tried a jigsaw for other projects, but blade vibrations meant the edge wasn't very clean. I was using a softwood at the time, but maybe MDF would work better as it doesn't have a grain. I'll give it a bash. Cheers!

[@ottofumbler7267]

Figured it out. Instead of the first piece fashioned from a single piece of MDF, on any power-saw simply cut 1 long piece for the back plus 2 matching shorter blocks for the sides, then screw them together leaving a gap the width as the hinge.
This makes a nice square & true first piece in your tutorial, then just follow the rest of the steps to complete the jig construction.
Where there's a will, there's a way.

[@snipperacoustics]

The problem is most of the doors i am fitting in the rentals have an architrave stuck on the frame so these jigs do not work as the face of the frame is interrupted by the architrave.

You could still use this jig just remove the upstand piece so it doesn't hit the architrave at fix to the frame with double sided tape or a few pin.