Axminster 100714 User manual

Axminster
Single Hinge Jig
Code 100714
(Clamp not supplied)

Index of Contents
2
Page
Index of Contents 2
Copyright 2
Introduction 3
What’s in the Box 3
General Instructions for Working Practice/Safety 3
Initial Assembly Instructions 3
Using the Template 4-5-6
Guide Bush and Cutter Chart 7
Copyright
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the correct safety procedures when using
this machine.
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and safety instructions
before use
Eye protection
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
Dust mask
should be worn
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Introduction
3
Axminster Single Hinge Jig
The Axminster Single Hinge Jig is designed to cut hinge recesses in combination with any size router fitted
with an appropriate guide bush. Using the suggested 26mm guide bush and 20mm cutter, the template will
cut recesses for 100mm and 50mm butt hinges. Using alternative cutter and guide bush combinations, it can
also be used to cut recesses for other size butt hinges and for 35 and 26mm circular boss style cabinet hinges.
The jig can be used for cutting the hinge recess into the edge of a door as well as into a door frame or carcase.
Quantity Item Code
100714
1 No. Clear plastic template
1 No. Box section aluminium stock
2 No. Countersunk hex bolts
2 No. Star knobs
1 No. Manual
What’s Included
General Instructions for Working Practise/Safety
Carefully read and follow the router manufacturer’s instruction book
to ensure that you are competent in handling and using the router.
Follow all safety procedures and regulations in respect of the use of
electric power tools.
Always wear suitable eye and ear protection as well as protection against dust
inhalation when using the router.
WARNING! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TEMPLATE
(Note: clamp is not supplied with the kit)
Initial Assembly Instructions
Attach the template to the stock using the two countersunk bolts, inserted through the countersunk slots in
the template face. Secure with the two star knobs.

Using the Template
4
Using the template to cut 100mm
hinge recesses in the door edge
1. The template is first adjusted to position the hinge
knuckle or pivot pin on the door edge to ensure that
the door will close correctly to the doorframe.The
inside edge of the template is set to the width of
the hinge flap plus the guide bush margin. (See fig
01)The guide bush margin is simply the difference
between the cutter diameter and the outside guide
bush diameter, divided by two. Using the suggested
26mm guide bush and a 20mm cutter, the margin will
be 3mm. As the template opening is 106mm, using
this combination will leave a recess length of 100mm
or the length of the hinge. Imperial 4inch long hinges
will require a 25mm guide bush and the 20mm cutter.
2. Mark out the centre line of the hinge positions on
the door edge. (See fig 02) Clamp the box section of
the jig, with the open edge of the template on the
hanging (i.e. pivot edge) face of the door. (See fig 03)
Align the engraved centre line on the template with
the hinge centre line marked on the door edge.
Check that the template edge is square to the door
face before tightening the locking knobs. Do not
over tighten as this may damage the template.
NOTE.This formula can be used to calculate any
recess length to accommodate variations in the
hinge length. For example a 75mm hinge recess
cut using the 106mm template will require a
guide bush diameter of 40mm and a cutter
diameter of 9mm. 106 - 75 = 31. Using a 40mm
guide bush = 40 - 31 = 9mm diameter cutter.
Fig 01
Fig 02
Template Hinge
Marking out the centre line of the hinge positions on
the door edge
Fig 03
Clamping the box section of the jig
3. Fit the correct diameter guide bush and cutter to
the router to achieve the length of recess to suit the
hinge. (See fig 04) As the template thickness is 6mm,
the guide bush depth beneath the router base must
be slightly less than this.
Centre line

Using the Template
5
Fig 07-08
4. When setting the recess depth (i.e. cutter depth), sit
the router flat on the template face and bottom the
cutter on to the door edge.(See fig 05) Set the depth
stop using the flap of the hinge inserted between
the turret stop screw and the depth gauge rod. It is
always advisable to initially cut the recess in a piece
of scrap timber and check the finished recess depth.
Fig 04
Guide bush and cutter
Fig 05-06
Setting the recess for the cutter depth
Cutting the door hinge by starting
from the door edge
The door edge
Door hinge recess
Bevel edge chisel
Corner chisel
5. Cut the recess by first locking the router plunge
to the depth set by the depth gauge and cutting
in from the edge of the door. (See fig 06) Start by
making a back cut (i.e. against the direction of cutter
rotation, that is from right to left), before removing
the remaining waste from the recess. By back cutting
you will achieve a clean recess edge. If the recess is
slightly short, remove a sliver from one end using a
sharp bevel edge chisel.
6. To finish, square the corners of the recess using a
corner chisel (code 340437) or a sharp bevel edge
chisel. (See figs 07-08)

Using the Template
6
7. Matching recesses can be cut into doorframes or
linings using the hinge jig.The jig can be clamped
to the frame prior to the architraves being fitted or
to a lining prior to the architraves and planted stop
being fitted. (See fig 09) Countersunk screw holes are
provided on the template to provide extra support if
necessary, or for use when a clamp cannot be fitted.
To provide extra support when recessing a frame
with a machined stop, attach a small block of wood,
the same depth as the stop, to the underside of the
template with double-sided tape.
To cut the recess, align the template against a hinge
centre line drawn on the frame or lining and cut and
finish as for the door edge.(See fig 10)
Fig 09
The jig being clamped to the frame prior to the
architraves being fitted or to a lining prior to the
architraves and planted stop being fitted
Fig 10
To cut the recess, align the template against a hinge
centre line drawn on the frame or lining and cut
and finish as for the door edge
8. When cutting a number of doors with similar hinge
positions, two or more templates can be used, fitted
to a 24mm by 24mm timber batten and spaced out
accordingly.
Concealed cabinet hinges
9. The hinge template can also be used to bore
circular holes to accept the boss of a concealed
cabinet hinge, the standard diameter hinge bosses
being 35 and 26mm. Again using various guide bush
and cutter diameters will accommodate different
hinge boss diameters.The template hole is 48mm
diameter, therefore a combination of a 24mm guide
bush and a 12mm cutter and a 30mm guide bush
and 9mm cutter will produce recesses of 35 and
26mm diameter respectively.
In use, simply set the box section on the template
to position the hinge in from the edge of the door.
Mark the centre line of the hinge from either top or
bottom door edges. Align the template centre line
and clamp the template securely. (See fig 11) Set the
cutter depth to the depth of the hinge boss (normally
10mm) plus the thickness of the template.
Fig 11
Fig 12
Template hole
Cabinet hinge

Guide Bush & Cutter Chart
7
Hinge Length
Guide Bush
Diameter Cutter Diameter Template
100mm 26mm 20mm 106mm Template
75mm 40mm 9mm 106mm Template
50mm 26mm 20mm 56mm Template
25mm 40mm 9mm 56mm Template
35mm Diameter 24mm 12mm 48mm Dia Template
26mm Diameter 30mm 9mm 48mm Dia Template

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Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH
axminster.co.uk
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