How To Mortise Hinges (and other hardware) By Hand

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[@russellcox5129]

I have done it many times by hand, but have done a lot of doors and jambs to make a jig then use a router a straight 1x will work

[@russellcox5129]

They use to make a marker for various hinge butts that you tapped with a hammer to outline the hinge chisel line and a chisel for round and square corners

[@somanaraine7815]

Too much time waisted

[@tarashelton2470]

Instead of waiting months for my cabinetmaker husband to get around to mortising a new slab door for my bedroom project, I watched your perfect video. Now I can be self-sufficient like I prefer, instead of waiting forever for his benevolence. Thanks you so much for your masterful instruction!🙏

[@nevermind2886]

I know nothing about wood working and was able to fix a door using your video. Thank you, good sir.

[@edover50]

I think this is the best tutorial on setting hinges by hand I’ve seen. Extremely well done John!

[@crazypawn1511]

Sir, the hinge has a happy life in that door. Excellent job!

[@emilyaustin7975]

I appreciate that he lets me know when to feel shame :)

[@jeffreypumfrey476]

Almost bought a rotary tool thinking this task would be difficult with chisels. Thanks to the techniques used in your demonstration, I got a flush, inset shallow mortice and saved a couple of hundred dollars.

[@alflud]

"The shame comes when you do a really raggedy job" - If only everyone felt shame after doing sloppy work .... if only. I used to work in the telecoms industry as a cable jointer and I got paired with one of the best guys I could have ever hoped for. He did excellent work and so did I. We were both each proud of our own work and genuinely impressed with each other's as well. Being free to praise each other's work meant that we were free to condemn it too, call it 'sloppy' if it was, and neither of us ever wanted to give the other a chance to do that. It was friendly and _healthy_ competition and wholly based upon a mutual disgust for sloppy work. And it's the lack of shame that's the most disgusting thing of all. Some folk just don't give a shit and have no shame.

[@IBuildIt]

Competition, pride of workmanship and individual achievement all drive successful production. It's when you are told that you are doing the job too well that you tend to start doing less. We need to care about the quality of the work we do to get fulfillment from it - a sense of purpose.

[@KipdoesStuff]

Very true. I used to build chiropractic tables for a while. I made them all 'exact' copies of one another. All were 100% quality. Then when a complaint came in I could say, 'No way is that my table, look at that wire, I never do it that way'.

[@mkbcoolman]

John, I've just a hobby novice guy, but your videos specifically have taught me so much about chisel work. I keep mine razor sharp, and they've actually become some of my most used tools. For me, there's just something that's so satisfying working with chisels. I used to be intimidated by them, but now I love them. Thank you.

[@davorinrusevljan6440]

It is great that you explain why you are using particular tool, and why you are doing it in that and not in some other way

[@EdHammerbeck]

I did it! I mortised a new closet door and I was successful. I went slowly, taking off small bits of material at a time. Thank you for the instructions.

[@mrfaffley4479]

The best 12 minutes of instructional woodworking I have watched for a while. I really did not want this video to end and I'll be re-watching it a few more times to commit it to memory. The tips about chisel work and not marking to the corners are invaluable.

[@robinfisher4990]

As always.... a wealth of information. The advent of pre-hung doors has almost completely eliminated the craftsmanship required to hang a door. I would encourage anyone who watches John's well produced videos to buy his well done plans. Cheers.

[@joes2318]

Robin Fisher depends on what kind of building you do. I’ve been a carpenter for just over 7 years now and never installed a pre hung door. Probably more common in volume built housing.

[@garrygiordano4059]

I really enjoyed the fine points you demonstrate here. I have this video in my library to replay when I do this type of work. Here a man with cabinet making grade skills demonstrates how to get superior results mortising hinges if done by hand.

[@Marcoosianism]

This has to be THE best video on YT on chiselling mortise hinges. Very sound technique and advice. Appreciate also showing when mortise does not go to the edges. Will be making a zero clearance plate for my table saw based on your vid of that too. Thanks.

[@jakematic]

For something I've done mannnny thousands of times, this was still the most enjoyable 12 minutes I've spent watching a video in ages. Beginners take note of the angle John uses the chisel at - it matters.

[@Yonatan24]

Very satisfying indeed!

[@brainfornothing]

Good tips ! And I must add : This video "feels" different, like more elegant and crisp and you looks great ! Thanks for sharing !

[@Kkuts37]

There are more useful tips in this 12:05 minutes, than many that are twice that length. Thank you, Mr. H!!! :)

[@paulmunro3050]

Can tell you've fitted a few doors over the years!

[@brianmiller9365]

One of your best vids, for many reasons. Thanks.

[@theothermarshal]

Excellent handling of this task & I appreciate you sharing tips like this. Thanks!

[@JamesBiggar]

Almost exactly how I was taught in my apprenticeship. I was never allowed to use a router and template. Don't think I've ever used a router for mortising door hardware, actually. Probably should have at times lol. Simple work like this helps a person hone their chisel skills though.

[@IBuildIt]

When I first started in the commercial door and hardware installation specialty, all of the doors would come raw - just slabs with no prep. We'd have to bevel the edges, prep for the hinges and cut for the locks, which were usually mortise locks. Doing 200 of those makes you appreciate the machines, but you'd still occasionally have to do something by hand.

[@unnikrishnanunnikrishnanc4272]

Fucking videos

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

A clear,and concise video. Thanks John.

[@mz5388]

doing my pre-app and the way the teacher demonstrated this was about half as efficient as this, definitely going to give this a shot

[@wolfgollnitz899]

I must say John, I really enjoy your “Tips&Tricks” direction you took with this channel of yours. Short and Sharp an down to the point. Just keep them coming!

[@GKChandlerBooks]

Thank you. Very instructive. I’ve always felt apprehensive about this sort of task. Now I feel I can tackle it. Love the cardboard tip.

[@Renrondog]

Excellent Tip at 1:58 to pre-cut the outside edge to prevent blow / chip out. I'm a professional finish carpenter and have hand set $5000 doors using the exact same methods you show. Works like a champ, take your time and go slow, it won't matter next week how long it took only if it's accurate. Thanks John!

[@donaldpowell7762]

Thank you for doing these tip videos. I appreciate you.

[@sapelesteve]

Great instructional video John! Although I have done this in the past, I still learned something from your demonstration. Thanks............

[@perlyking]

Brilliant; packed with tips. Thanks John.

[@82camino96]

Great tips and advice John. Appreciate the video.

[@Benwinch07]

Paul Sellers would approve😊

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Very helpful information and a well done video. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise.

[@hilohaw]

I've done this quite a few times, but I learned some fine techniques, watching this video. Well done and well presented!

[@negotiableaffections]

Well John, after your vlog about experience and years in the business - that looked like magic - I've seen subcontractors work [UK] where I'm not sure they know their chisel is supposed to be sharp.....

[@skygh]

My job is installing doors, locks and hardware in high end houses so I do this daily and everything in this video is spot on. Ragged edges are simply not allowed. The relief cuts are super important particularly when working on already painted doors to avoid chips where it should be done on 4 sides. I carry two size Vix-Bits in my belt which I send home and only rarely do they clog which can be cured by dropping on the floor. Really. Try it. While I most often use router templates bought or made I have a lot of hand work to do too. I use a standard utility knife and by tilting it can control the space left next to the item to be mortised from too tight to dang it. Look at the the angle on the tip of the blade and this should make sense. Excellent video!

[@russellcox5129]

I use to use a kwick set jig for drilling back sets for lock sets then would drill the striker plate hole and the template for striker plates , but most jobs are millworker today, the deal is sharp tools are a must!

[@peterstevens6555]

Kia Ora & Good Morning from North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand …great video bro …

[@danielk8926]

Excellent demo from start to finish.

[@MichaelHernandez138]

There's some great information here! More like this please, great vid

[@fiouable]

Excellent method. Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@marshallmurrell4583]

Good demonstration. Thanks, John.

[@wrnchhead76]

Amazing amount of chisel experience displayed here.

[@drockjr]

Your permanent calculator mount is wonderful

[@billadmond9450]

These tips are useful for home DIY because they are common for everyone else also even for students.

[@veganschmegan]

I am so glad I accidentally found this video. You covered everything I needed. Thanks!

[@glenferris3071]

Absolute beaut result John.

[@AndrewMorgan666]

This has helped me out a great deal, particularly the placing of the hardware, drilling the centre hole of the hinge giving me more freedom to use the marking knife, another thing I have never done before is using the marking knife so much, particularly chipping out the left and right edge before slicing that aris off to avoid that serrated edge, this excercise was a complete education, thank you so much as this has left me far more confident to tackle this without the aid of a palm router.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Lovely to watch. Very therapeutic. Exactly how I learnt to do this 50 years ago in England. Now I live in Switzerland where modern door frames are metal and hinges not subtly hidden but visible, mechanical and ugly. The technique is still useful for cabinet work though. All the best, Rob

[@chillbill3834]

Great video! Appreciate how you thoroughly explain the process

[@joeobrien196]

Another quality demonstration sir.

[@MandoFettOG]

In about two weeks I have learned some great tips from this channel.. ty

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Good tips John! Thank you for sharing them with us.👌😎👍JP

[@watcherofwatchers]

Thank you, John. This was quite helpful.

[@rickfletcher8389]

Great video as always and a craftsman at work

[@annshaw6426]

What superb work. Lovely to watch. Thank you.

[@JL-qo7cs]

Very well explained. Very sharp chisels. Very professional. I'm subscribing.

[@BridgettHickory]

Thank you! So clear and was able to get the job done on an old solid wood door I had to cut down a bit in width. Hinges fit flush and door hung correctly.

[@US36477]

Absolutely excellent video. I love the technique and your way of explaining this. Thank you.

[@lewisworkshop]

Great video. Basics are key to being a Craftsman!

[@TacticalFreak]

Thanks John, that was very useful!

[@robedwards2830]

Really clear video and instructions. Thank you!

[@kennikuhlmann-clark9860]

* Excellent instructional video; clear, concise, and devoid of annoying music or corny over-acting..... Scenes are fully and evenly lit, and choices of angles are well-done.

[@DanCarlyon1]

Thanks John I learned alot from you in this video .

[@khalilahmed5839]

That’s how to work by hand, these days you can buy hand cutters for guys who can’t trust themselves or try and make it faster. Perfect work mate, that’s how I was trained years ago.

[@jasonpalmer9132]

Great knowledge! Thx for sharing!

[@doak4886]

Excellent.

[@dsquires16]

Great instructions video.

[@terrytowells5500]

Great advice, much appreciated.

[@Morning_Rays]

Very good explanation. Thanks

[@Chimp_No_1]

Really interesting and helpful - thank you!

[@markwhitton8785]

Really like this approach

[@scottlouis7785]

Another good one. I do similar to you and do it without thinking so this reminds me why to do it

[@duplicitouskendoll9402]

Very helpful for a DIY-er mate. Cheers!

[@markraisner9000]

Very good, thank you very much. I really enjoy your videos.

[@colsanjaybajpai5747]

Very clean work.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

It shows that you've put up more than a couple of doors in your life. Good tips and techniques.

[@Jeremiah.1]

Excelente video great easy way to work on the hinges door

[@guidogt9878]

Nice and interesting. Now I know what to stay away from, to avoid shame :) Thanks!

[@davidmoore94]

Good tips regarding the initial relief cuts and guide impressions made with the chisel and not a blade.

[@dantaylor7159]

Fantastic video! Thank you! You’re a master.

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

This is so cool, thank you, i love using hands and / tool when possible, fantastic im going to practice, thank you

[@ejtakach]

When you flip around that board I'm imagining a full-size door. good upper body workout!

[@stephengirling7859]

Excellent video.

[@mtaylor7092]

This tutorial was great, thanks very much :)

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Thank you. Subscribed and yes i would really like to use my hands and chisel to mortis its always helpful to reach out and get tips, thank you

[@designtime3469]

Nice workshop!

[@simongreavett6410]

"The Shame Comes" ha ha, nice video. You have a great manner about you, relaxed and informative. Great teacher. Great video, Thanks

[@marceaton3128]

John, your videos are great. I learn something new every time, with your skill and knowledge you should be an instructor in a trade school. Hand tools are becoming a lost art. I watched my Grandfather work in his shop using nothing but hand tools. He just wasn't patient enough to teach. Thanks for sharing.

[@thewmonster]

great technique! tanks!

[@stevem8128]

Great advice, thanks!

[@Afraithe]

Nice video, good basic tips and well put together.

[@mhpjii]

John, this could very well be your next 100,000-views video (or more)! Simple excellence.

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Wow, you have great skills with a chisel, such clean work...and I had never heard about using cardboard for a mortise that is a bit too deep. This is a great video...Thanks for making it.

[@geraldswain3259]

Excellent tutorial video ,I notice shaving sharp chisel is everything.

Nice Demo 👍🏼👍🏼

[@derael61]

Good Demo!

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

Very cool!

[@alexandrecosta8024]

very nice work

[@n8sot]

Great "how to" vid. Thanks!!!!