If the ruler lines up with the midpoint indent on the template you ve got it in the right spot.
How to make a door jamb hinge template.
One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site.
After making mortises on the door for all three hinges grab the 1x4 or 1x6 that will be the side of the frame that the hinges are attached to.
Mark the placement of all hinges making sure to factor in the 1 8 gap that will be between the door and top of the door frame.
For use with routers and wooden doors frames.
Use 3 4 screws to attach the template to the door jamb.
Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector for 1 3 4 in.
Made with scrap plywood and a few pieces of hardware for an adjustable template.
Contains templates needed to rout hinge strike plate and latch plate mortises.
Place the template on your door jamb.
Rotate hinge templates to achieve 5 8 in.
Radius or 1 4 in.
Do not mount the door to the jamb yet.
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Use two or three 1 1 2 inch screws to fasten the head jamb.
Assemble the jambs place the head jamb over the top ends of the side jambs.
After cutting the mortises test fit the hinges to the door and jamb to verify everything works properly then install the hinge halves on the jamb and door respectively.