Installing a Door Hinge Video
VIDEO SUMMARY
Start by marking the area to be cut. Screw the hinge in place with a couple of screws. Use a razor knife, instead of a pencil, to mark the outline. Tilt the blade in and carefully scribe a line around the door hinge. Don't cut too deeply, but just enough to provide a guideline.
After removing the hinge, use a wood chisel to cut the wood. Be careful using and handling the wood chisel. The edge is very sharp. The beveled edge should point down when using the chisel. Carefully use a hammer to tap the head of the chisel to start cutting. Don't cut too deep. The hinge is not that thick.
Once the recess is cut, put the door hinge in place to check the fit. By cutting to the razor blade line, you will have a perfect fit for the hinge. A screwdriver, utility knife and wood chisel are the only tools required for this project.
COMMENTS
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Christine Gacharna 25 Jan 2009, 14:59
thank you for this video! I have a door that swings the ridiculously wrong
way and I want to change it, but I was intimidated by the hinges.
susanakay 31 Jan 2009, 20:38
Very helpful video on door hinge installation!!!
steve 18 Oct 2009, 07:58
Thank you. I never knew that the beveled edge of the chisel should be
facing down, but now I see how it acts as a stop so the chisel doesn't dig
too deep. Very nice video! Thanks for your service to mankind.
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