Using the Template
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7.
Matching recesses can be cut into doorframes or linings
using the hinge jig. The jig can be clamped to the frame
prior to the architraves being fitted or to a lining prior to
the architraves and planted stop being fitted, see fig 09.
Countersunk screw holes are provided on the template to
provide extra support if necessary, or for use when a clamp
cannot be fitted. To provide extra support when recessing
a frame with a machined stop, attach a small block of
wood, the same depth as the stop, to the underside of the
template with double-sided tape.
To cut the recess, align the template against a hinge centre
line drawn on the frame or lining and cut and finish as for
the door edge, see fig 10.
Fig 09
The jig being clamped to the frame prior to the
architraves being fitted or to a lining prior to the
architraves and planted stop being fitted
Fig 10
To cut the recess, align the template against a hinge
centre line drawn on the frame or lining and cut and
finish as for the door edge
8.
When cutting a number of doors with similar hinge
positions, two or more templates can be used, fitted to a
24mm by 24mm timber batten and spaced out accordingly.
Concealed cabinet hinges
9.
The hinge template can also be used to bore circular
holes to accept the boss of a concealed cabinet hinge, the
standard diameter hinge bosses being 35 and 26mm.
Again using various guide bush and cutter diameters will
accommodate different hinge boss diameters. The template
hole is 48mm diameter, therefore a combination of a 24mm
guide bush and a 12mm cutter and a 30mm guide bush
and 9mm cutter will produce recesses of 35 and 26mm
diameter respectively.
In use, simply set the box section on the template to posi-
tion the hinge in from the edge of the door. Mark the centre
line of the hinge from either top or bottom door edges.
Align the template centre line and clamp the template
securely, see fig 11. Set the cutter depth to the depth of
the hinge boss (normally 10mm) plus the thickness of the
template.
Fig 11
Fig 12
Template hole
Cabinet hinge
