I need to replace several doors in my house and will likely just get slab doors for which I must cut the hinge mortise and bore the knob sets for each door.
I'm fairly skilled and learn fast, but the one door I cut hinges for came out ok, yet a bit ragged (used a razor knife and wood chisel). Fortunately, it was only for a water heater enclosure, and I will likely caulk to hide the jagged edge.
Is there an easy way to do this? I'm not opposed to buying a router, mortise jig and door knob install jig (kit?) but which ones to buy? I don't want to spend a fortune, but also want reasonable quality, as I'll likely use the router in the future (and of course, the jigs need to get me through this project with good results).
Thanks!
I'm fairly skilled and learn fast, but the one door I cut hinges for came out ok, yet a bit ragged (used a razor knife and wood chisel). Fortunately, it was only for a water heater enclosure, and I will likely caulk to hide the jagged edge.
Is there an easy way to do this? I'm not opposed to buying a router, mortise jig and door knob install jig (kit?) but which ones to buy? I don't want to spend a fortune, but also want reasonable quality, as I'll likely use the router in the future (and of course, the jigs need to get me through this project with good results).
Thanks!