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Trend AnyDoor Jig

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Trend AnyDoor Jig for Accurate Door Hinge Installation

The Trend AnyDoor Jig is designed to make fitting hinges to doors and frames faster, more consistent and repeatable. Used with a suitable plunge router, these routing jigs provide a controlled template for cutting hinge recesses to a uniform depth and position. They are particularly useful when hanging multiple doors, replacing existing doors or completing renovation and fit-out work where accurate hinge alignment is essential.

The AnyDoor Hinge Jig removes much of the measuring and marking traditionally required when routing hinge mortises by hand. Once correctly set up, the jig guides the router so that each recess can be reproduced accurately along the edge of the door. Depending on the jig configuration and application, the same approach can also be used when preparing the corresponding hinge positions on a door frame or lining, helping the two sets of recesses align correctly when the door is hung.

For the best results, use a compatible router, guide bush and cutter combination and follow the jig manufacturer's setup instructions. The cutter depth should be adjusted to match the thickness of the hinge leaf so that the hinge sits flush with the timber surface.

FAQs

What is the Trend AnyDoor Hinge Jig used for?

The Trend AnyDoor Hinge Jig is used to help position and rout consistent hinge recesses when fitting doors. It acts as a template for the router, allowing hinge mortises to be produced in repeatable positions rather than measuring, marking and cutting every recess individually.

What router do I need for the hinge jig?

A plunge router is generally the most practical choice because it allows the cutter to be lowered into the work to a controlled depth. The router must also be capable of accepting the guide bush and cutter required by the particular jig. Always check the specifications of the jig, router, guide bush and cutter together rather than assuming that components are universally compatible.

How do I set the correct routing depth for a door hinge?

The routed recess should correspond to the thickness of the hinge leaf so that the installed hinge sits flush with the surface of the door or frame. With the router switched off and disconnected from power, use the hinge itself or an accurate measurement of its leaf thickness to set the plunge depth. A test cut in scrap timber is recommended before routing the actual door.

Can the AnyDoor Hinge Jig be used for both the door and frame?

Yes, this hinge jig is designed to assist with matching hinge positions between the door and its frame or lining. Correct referencing is important because even accurately routed recesses can cause alignment problems if their positions do not correspond. Follow the jig instructions carefully when transferring hinge locations from one component to the other.

How can I prevent tear-out when routing hinge recesses?

Use a sharp, suitable router cutter and avoid trying to remove excessive material in a single aggressive pass. Keeping the router stable and the jig securely positioned also helps produce clean edges. Timber species and grain direction can influence the result, so particularly difficult hardwood or figured timber may benefit from shallower, controlled cuts. Any small square corners required by the hinge can then be carefully finished with a sharp chisel.

Do I still need a chisel when using a door hinge jig?

A router cutter naturally leaves a radius in internal corners. If the hinge requires a square-cornered mortise, the remaining material can be pared away with a sharp chisel after routing. Hinges with compatible rounded corners may require little or no corner finishing, depending on the cutter and template being used.