Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to accurately place and recess door hinges in a slab door. WOOD magazine's Jim Heavey shows you an easy technique to mortise in your hinges using just a few tools including a router. The project wouldn't be complete without showing you how to measure off and drill your lockset.



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