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S Bolton · 10-08-2007, 01:31 PM

I am wondering if anyone owns one of these hinge mortisers from Rockler?

If so, how do you rate it? Woth the money? Ease of use?

Thanks

sb

**bobj3** · 10-08-2007, 03:30 PM

Hi SB

I don't have one BUT I did make one like it and yes they do work great...
But you need to use a pattern or a bottom bit with the bearing on the bottom of the bit but you can also use brass guides to get the job done, BUT if you use the brass guides you can't do the small hinges...very easy...need to plow out the pocket with a 1/8" bit.

If you want to see a snapshot just ask and I will blow the dust off it and post one.
I also made a plastic template one for small higes that works great for small boxes...

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**bobj3** · 10-08-2007, 05:39 PM

Hi SB

I did take a snapshot or two

so you and others can save some money and make one also

,,, sorry about all the pictures but alot to tell about this little jig..
To mount the top of the jig to the side part ( bench clamping part) , put in a blind dado slot 1/4" x 3/8" deep for the threaded rod..but only in one part..then drill holes for the rod ,glue and screw it up then drop in the threaded rod and use wing nuts to lock it down in place..

You will see small black blocks in the wide dado, I used some flat stock and threaded and welded the rod to it but tou can be tee nuts/tee slot fastners, upside down with just a bit of super glue to lock them to the rod.

The slots you see in the side part are in it so it can be screw to the work bench, also so you move it up or down,just put the lid/box under the jig clamp it in place a move the jig in place and route out the pocket, I used hanger bolts and carr. bolts ,so I can use wing nuts and fender washer..to lock it in place..
(hanger bolts = machine thread (1/4-20 ) on one end wood screw threads on the other end)
As you will see it can do more than put in mortisers for hinges...plus you can clamp it to the big doors or screw it to the door frame and put in the 3 13/16" hinges..

The bits I got from MLCS at the right price and they work great...
BUT you can also use the bits below, also at a great price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/5pc-Top-Bearing-...QQcmdZViewItem

Just one user tip..

▼

Help tip NOTE****I don't use it on my work bench I hang it on the end of my table saw,,,,I have a 2" x 8" x 14" that hangs down from the end of the table saw top, in that way I can get the big doors right under it plus it makes it easy to put the jig in place with the two carr.bolts..

Big doors just flip the jig around....
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"slot cutter" = to put the slot in for the add on plastic inserts use ▼

Slitting Saw Arbor Set
http://www.grizzly.com/products/h5622

HSS Slitting Saws
http://www.grizzly.com/products/g9467

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All the parts for the jig are made with 1/4" MDF the inserts are made with 1/4" plastic so they can last a long time and some 1/2" MDF under them to get the same height as the top of the jig.
The upright part of the jig is 2 ea. 3/4" hard board but it can be anything you want to use like birch plywood...MDF,etc. but it must be true, it's the base to the jig.....

Hope I didn't miss anything if I did just ask and I will try help with it.

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S Bolton · 10-08-2007, 07:50 PM

That is an impressive bunch of photos.

How deep should the mortise be for each hinge plate? Should it be flush with the wood?

Many thanks

sb

**bobj3** · 10-08-2007, 08:32 PM

Hi SB

see below

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**challagan** · 10-08-2007, 08:34 PM

Excellent BJ. The clear template .... did you make that as well? Thanks as always for all the photos. Nice job.

Corey

**bobj3** · 10-08-2007, 08:40 PM

Hi Corey

The clear template= Yes with the Craftsman Router Recreator

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Originally Posted by challagan

Excellent BJ. The clear template .... did you make that as well? Thanks as always for all the photos. Nice job.

Corey

S Bolton · 10-08-2007, 08:44 PM

How in the world do you make illustrations like that BJ?

**bobj3** · 10-08-2007, 08:58 PM

Hi SB

I use Paint.Net it's a free program and it's easy and quick to use

http://majorgeeks.com/Paint.NET_d4548.html

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Quote:

Originally Posted by S Bolton

How in the world do you make illustrations like that BJ?

S Bolton · 10-08-2007, 11:16 PM

I can't seem to download it. It looks neat.

sb

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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,298 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi SB I don't have one BUT I did make one like it and yes they do work great... But you need to use a pattern or a bottom bit with the bearing on the bottom of the bit but you can also use brass guides to get the job done, BUT if you use the brass guides you can't do the small hinges...very easy...need to plow out the pocket with a 1/8" bit. If you want to see a snapshot just ask and I will blow the dust off it and post one. I also made a plastic template one for small higes that works great for small boxes... =========== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,298 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi SB I did take a snapshot or two so you and others can save some money and make one also ,,, sorry about all the pictures but alot to tell about this little jig.. To mount the top of the jig to the side part ( bench clamping part) , put in a blind dado slot 1/4" x 3/8" deep for the threaded rod..but only in one part..then drill holes for the rod ,glue and screw it up then drop in the threaded rod and use wing nuts to lock it down in place.. You will see small black blocks in the wide dado, I used some flat stock and threaded and welded the rod to it but tou can be tee nuts/tee slot fastners, upside down with just a bit of super glue to lock them to the rod. The slots you see in the side part are in it so it can be screw to the work bench, also so you move it up or down,just put the lid/box under the jig clamp it in place a move the jig in place and route out the pocket, I used hanger bolts and carr. bolts ,so I can use wing nuts and fender washer..to lock it in place.. (hanger bolts = machine thread (1/4-20 ) on one end wood screw threads on the other end) As you will see it can do more than put in mortisers for hinges...plus you can clamp it to the big doors or screw it to the door frame and put in the 3 13/16" hinges.. The bits I got from MLCS at the right price and they work great... BUT you can also use the bits below, also at a great price. http://cgi.ebay.com/5pc-Top-Bearing-...QQcmdZViewItem Just one user tip.. ▼ Help tip NOTE***I don't use it on my work bench I hang it on the end of my table saw,,,,I have a 2" x 8" x 14" that hangs down from the end of the table saw top, in that way I can get the big doors right under it plus it makes it easy to put the jig in place with the two carr.bolts.. Big doors just flip the jig around.... ========== "slot cutter" = to put the slot in for the add on plastic inserts use ▼ Slitting Saw Arbor Set http://www.grizzly.com/products/h5622 HSS Slitting Saws http://www.grizzly.com/products/g9467 =========== All the parts for the jig are made with 1/4" MDF the inserts are made with 1/4" plastic so they can last a long time and some 1/2" MDF under them to get the same height as the top of the jig. The upright part of the jig is 2 ea. 3/4" hard board but it can be anything you want to use like birch plywood...MDF,etc. but it must be true, it's the base to the jig..... Hope I didn't miss anything if I did just ask and I will try help with it. ========= Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 10-16-2007 at 10:30 AM.*
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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 493 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! That is an impressive bunch of photos. How deep should the mortise be for each hinge plate? Should it be flush with the wood? Many thanks sb
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,298 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi SB see below ======= Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 10-19-2007 at 07:12 AM.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Excellent BJ. The clear template .... did you make that as well? Thanks as always for all the photos. Nice job. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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