Using the Trend Hinge Jig to fit a door on the Garden Room Project

[@tonymcroberts3252]

I have the one piece jig which I've had altered so I can do 7" or 6" from the top of the door, I only use it on new work, I have a home made single jig which I clamp on to the door when fitting new doors into old casings. Keep the videos coming, honest and real world construction, I've been a joiner 37 years and can relate so much with you lads.👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Tony. We always appreciate comments from the experienced lads/ladies out there. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@aaronbell8527]

Why 7 and 6 mate not 6 and 9

[@tonymcroberts3252]

@@aaronbell8527 I said 7 OR 6 from the TOP of the door, so I can do 6 and 9 or 7 and 9 depending what it specifies on the drawing

[@alridd7038]

Nice video mate .just what I needed to know before I purchased the jig.skeleton all the way .thank you .👌

[@jwar2163]

Nice video. Years ago in my Youth I did a massive amount of door replacement and had a very old school Porter Cable Hinge Jig it was a bulky piece of hardware, but worked extremely well for both entry and interior doors once set for the correct setting. These newer setup blow that old thing out of the water and also the router sizes now are smaller than 30 years ago plus available in cordless. Edit also a setup from Door Stud will help you hang those doors very easy.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on our video and really pleased to see we are getting experienced guys like yourself watching and liking them. I have for years stayed away from fitting doors because they gave me no enjoyment or sense of achievement. These jigs are good pieces of kit and I dare say I’ll enjoy fitting doors more using them. 👍🏻

[@mactully322]

Great video it saved me from buying an old jig 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That’s good to hear. I was sent the newer version by Trend to try and I recently looked at it in one of our episodes whilst we were completing the Warm deck roof extension if you fancied having a look. 👍🏻

[@Markmills-e7f]

That's the way I put them on perfect mate ❤

[@calvinbates2786]

Just came across your channel 👌 them door clamps where are they from love the look of them.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi Calvin and thanks for commenting. We hope you will subscribe and stay with us but in the mean time here you go Pro-fit Innovations Magic Gripper Adjustable Door Clamp 2 Pack amzn.eu/d/7OKCNPG You may get cheaper else where 👍🏻

[@Pete-fr6ml]

Hi I was just wondering is that router base a separate one you bought to take the guide bush? Mine didn't come with it? Thanks.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi Pete. If I remember correctly the base is a trend sub base specifically for a Milwaukee router to accept guide bushes. Mine is a trend one. Don’t get a uni base they are too big and don’t fit it’s got to be a sub base. 👍🏻

[@Pete-fr6ml]

@@Mr_A_Builders Just had a quick look and found it on the trend website. Gb/5/x sub-base i think its the right 1. Ill have to get 1 sent to ireland. Thanks very much for that help. Because I wasn't sure about them bases before I went and bought the uni 1.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

No probs glad we could help 👍🏻

[@markhoulding1938]

Nice vid mate had the same jig but got rid to much farting about also when you transfer it to door leg if the leg is bowed you have to fart about again resetting the cutter depth 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Mark. Did you change to the other jig C or do you stick the old fashion hammer and chisel? Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@MaherAldandan]

I’ve got all of them except the black thing on bottom. Where can I get it please

[@garethwatson7999]

Great video, I’ve just done the same thing! Purchased the cheaper older version and although I’ve not used it yet I’m wishing I brought the skeleton jig instead now! 😂 It is more expensive so I’ll see how I go, I brought the Lock jig and door stand, the door lifted, a router bit set, spent £500 plus on Trend tools today so I’ll see how this jig is and if it doesn’t speed things up enough I’ll get the other one too.

[@alextheman422]

This one’s way more accurate than the skeleton… yeah set up Of the skeleton is easier but there to much play in the whole thing. Even where you lock the block they wiggle loose and stuff!! If you want proper consistency the old one wins hands down

[@Robcatist]

The old ones better bit more of a faff with set up but more accurate and won’t come loose. Also a work Colleague has the skeleton jig and finds it leaves a to bigger gap at the head of a door.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi. I believe this is because a fire door needs a bigger gap around it to accommodate a brushed fire seal but I think it should come with two bits of metal so it can be changed to suit standard and fire doors 👍🏻

[@keithkench9432]

Robin clevit hing jig and palm router, those trend jigs are well over the top and far to many bits to lose along the way.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi Keith and thanks for the comment. Each to their own I suppose. If I’ve got more than one door to do you set up once and off you go. All the parts stay in the bag and go in a certain place in the van to keep safe and free from damage. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@keithkench9432]

@@Mr_A_Builders Hi i wasn't knocking you by any means, you and the lads are top's at what you do. Keep the vids coming, they are enjoyable and even for me after 46yrs in the trade they are informative and have usefull tips. CHEERS.

[@donaloconnor3352]

@keith kench can the robin clevett jig be used on the door frame too or just the door itself?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi Donal I don’t know mate sorry I’ve never used one. Maybe reply to one of the comments above who have mentioned it and they might be able to tell you more 👍🏻

[@whatabouterrr5729]

Using a jig on a pre finished door is a bit sloppy m8.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thanks for the comment and as much as I can agree with you if you missed it I did say that finish was poor on the door edge so we filled, sanded it and finished to a better standard which is why I didn’t mind doing it. 👍🏻

[@briain_odonnghaile]

There's always one to spout shite🙄🙄