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Default How To Cut Out A Door Hinge Recess W/O A Router

On Feb 24, 10:35*pm, Ron wrote:
Had to replace a piece of a door jam that was rotted out, now I need
to cut out a hinge recess with rounded corners and I don't have a
router.

I have a Dremel, does Home Depot sell any kind of bit for this
purpose?

Any suggestions?


Put the door in place held there by the hinges you didnt replace.
Place the hinge you are working on in place held there by the hinge
pin. Trace around the hinge with a razor knife scoring
deeply( thickness of hinge). Remove door and carve out pocket with
hammer and chisel.

Jimmie