While many of us grew up cutting out mortises for door hinges using a hammer and chisel, the reality is a router is the far superior tool for this task. A router gives you the ability to remove the precise amount of material necessary to install the door hinges and not a hair\u2019s thickness more.<\/p>\n
This results in a perfect mortise every time and makes the job of installing a new door that much faster and easier.<\/p>\n
When it comes to routers, there\u2019s a lot to consider. Do you want a cordless model, or can you get away with corded? Are you looking for a router with a fixed base or a plunge base? Compact or full-sized?<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll break down everything you need to know when it comes to picking the best router for door hinges and review some of the best options so you can be confident you\u2019re picking the right model.<\/p>\n
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