1. First, Assemble the Mortising Jig as shown in
fi g. 1b.
The Jig when assembled should resemble the photo
shown in
fi g. 1a
, and the Sliding Plate should move
freely side to side on top of the Mortise Jig Platform.
2. Once Assembled, clamp the Mortising Jig to a solid
table top surface as shown in
fi g. 2.
The jig can
be mounted using c-clamps (not included) either
vertically or horzontally.
Note: you may want to clamp the
stock you are routing into the jig when mounting
.
3. Now that the jig is mounted, place the hinge you are
going to use between the Mortise Jig Platform
opening and the sliding plate. Slide the plate over
until it touches the hinge (
fi g. 3
), and secure
the Sliding Plate with the two studded knobs.
4. With the router placed on the jig, set the depth of your
router bit to the depth of the hinge you are using.
5. Route the mortise into your stock.
6. Square of the corners (if necessary) with a corner
chisel (not included) or a hand chisel (not included)
7. Install your hinge.
The Mortising Jig Includes:
• 1ea. MDF mounting fence
• 1ea. Mortise Jig Platform
• 1ea. Sliding Plate
• 2ea. Studded Knobs
• 2ea. Ratcheting Knobs
• 1ea. Mortising Router Bit
Mortising Jig
Instructions
plu#3262
fi g. 1b
fi g. 1a
fi g. 2
fi g. 3
