Installing Hinges Created By M.Martin 9/05

Mark the hinge position on the door edge 150mm from the top of the door and 225mm from the bottom of the door

At the top marking, position the hinge wrong side up and directly below your mark

To mark the depth use either –A combination square –A marking gauge or –A butt gauge

Mark face of door to depth with your chosen tool

With your chisel, very lightly mark your line across the grain Be very careful chiseling length ways at edge

Chisel hinge recess gradually Chisel bevel should be facing down, so your lifting action will remove the timber pieces

On completion of the last process use the chisel paring across the base to achieve a flat surface Be careful not to brake the outside edge Repeat the process for your second or third hinge

Next is to mark the position on the jamb A good guide for clearance is to use a hinge for a space at the top Put simply, hold the door in position and mark jamb off your housing for the hinge

Remove the door, hold a hinge wrong side up on the door jamb or more accurately use a butt gauge Repeat chiseling process as for the door

Mark screw holes on door

Remove the hinge and drill pilot holes for the screws Be accurate

Reposition the hinge and insert screws into the pilot holes. Do not tighten the screws until all three are in place and the hinge is in the correct position. Repeat for second and or third hinge

Fix door in position on jamb