Hinge Mortising Systems - multiple hinges, adjustable mortises
 

I see that Bosch has some sort of system for mortising butt hinges for
doors. I'm interested in one that can handle 4 or more hinges at
once, and the individual mortising jigs would preferably be
adjustable. It seems I get a lot of screwy sized custom hinges at
work. Has anyone used this? Are there others that any of you would
recommend? thanks
JP

Hinge Mortising Systems - multiple hinges, adjustable mortises
 

Porter Cable has had that system for many years...

http://www.mikestools.com/59381-Port...plate-Kit.aspx
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Jay Pique wrote:

I see that Bosch has some sort of system for mortising butt hinges for
doors. I'm interested in one that can handle 4 or more hinges at
once, and the individual mortising jigs would preferably be
adjustable. It seems I get a lot of screwy sized custom hinges at
work. Has anyone used this? Are there others that any of you would
recommend? thanks
JP

Hinge Mortising Systems - multiple hinges, adjustable mortises
 

On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:39:14 -0700, Jay Pique
wrote:

I see that Bosch has some sort of system for mortising butt hinges for
doors. I'm interested in one that can handle 4 or more hinges at
once, and the individual mortising jigs would preferably be
adjustable.

Several manufacturers make them.
The one I use most is a Milwaukee. It (and I believe most other
brands) is adjustable for hinge size and door thickness and height but
will only do 3 hinges at a time. There may be a 4 hinge version or
you may be able to buy another section (rod and template) since they
just thumbscrew together. When I need 4 hinges I just set it up for
the top three and then measure and slide the whole thing down for the
fourth.
If you need the 4 hinge version and can't find one, your dealer might
be able to get the proper parts or you could buy 2 sets and combine
them. That's assuming your model will easily allow you to add another
section. I think most will.

Mike O.

Hinge Mortising Systems - multiple hinges, adjustable mortises
 

On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:39:14 -0700, Jay Pique
wrote:

I see that Bosch has some sort of system for mortising butt hinges for
doors. I'm interested in one that can handle 4 or more hinges at
once, and the individual mortising jigs would preferably be
adjustable. It seems I get a lot of screwy sized custom hinges at
work. Has anyone used this? Are there others that any of you would
recommend? thanks
JP


I have the bosch rig and it is very good. the four hinge setup is an
accessory package that comes with 1 hinge jig and a set of shorter
conecting rods. they are 2 piece rods that make it posible to get
nearly any configuration you want. what i usualy do is just screw the
four templates to a piece of ceiling grid instead of setting up the
rails. its quicker for me because i have to take down and set up
fairly often. YMMV. :-

skeez

Hinge Mortising Systems - multiple hinges, adjustable mortises
 

On Aug 3, 3:44 pm, skeez wrote:
On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:39:14 -0700, Jay Pique
wrote:

I see that Bosch has some sort of system for mortising butt hinges for
doors. I'm interested in one that can handle 4 or more hinges at
once, and the individual mortising jigs would preferably be
adjustable. It seems I get a lot of screwy sized custom hinges at
work. Has anyone used this? Are there others that any of you would
recommend? thanks
JP

I have the bosch rig and it is very good. the four hinge setup is an
accessory package that comes with 1 hinge jig and a set of shorter
conecting rods. they are 2 piece rods that make it posible to get
nearly any configuration you want. what i usualy do is just screw the
four templates to a piece of ceiling grid instead of setting up the
rails. its quicker for me because i have to take down and set up
fairly often. YMMV. :-

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to try and find someplace to take a
look at the Bosch, as I like the fact that it is "made" for a 4 hinge
set-up. I'll check out the Milwaukee too.

JP

Hinge Mortising Systems - multiple hinges, adjustable mortises
 

On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:54:34 -0700, Jay Pique
wrote:

On Aug 3, 3:44 pm, skeez wrote:
On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:39:14 -0700, Jay Pique
wrote:

I see that Bosch has some sort of system for mortising butt hinges for
doors. I'm interested in one that can handle 4 or more hinges at
once, and the individual mortising jigs would preferably be
adjustable. It seems I get a lot of screwy sized custom hinges at
work. Has anyone used this? Are there others that any of you would
recommend? thanks
JP

I have the bosch rig and it is very good. the four hinge setup is an
accessory package that comes with 1 hinge jig and a set of shorter
conecting rods. they are 2 piece rods that make it posible to get
nearly any configuration you want. what i usualy do is just screw the
four templates to a piece of ceiling grid instead of setting up the
rails. its quicker for me because i have to take down and set up
fairly often. YMMV. :-

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to try and find someplace to take a
look at the Bosch, as I like the fact that it is "made" for a 4 hinge
set-up. I'll check out the Milwaukee too.

JP


the Milwaukee is a good jig too. its almost identical to the bosch.

skeez