How To Hang Concealed Door Hinges

Learn how to hang a door using the soss invisible hinge system.

How to hang concealed door hinges.

Use a combination square to mark a line on the back of the door parallel with the hinge side edge and. Tap the cylinders marked d into the hole in the door until the lip on the hinge is flush with the door. To drill the flat bottomed hole for the cup you ll need a 35 millimeter forstner bit. Slide the hinge pins into place and remove the blocks from the door.

Concealed hinges also known as a european hinge or. Drill these just 1 2 inch deep into the door. Once you ve determined the spot for your hinges move the plates on the jig so that the holes line up with exactly where. Drill the cup holes.

Installing concealed hinges 1. Once it s assembled determine where you want. Wood shims can support the door at the bottom for clearance and the helper can aid in holding the door and maintaining its alignment as you secure the remaining hinge strap to the jamb. As with concealed hinges it s usually best to install these on the doors first.

Measure and mark 3 5 inches 8 9. Step 8 secure the hinge to the shed s door jamb with the enclosed screws. You then hold the door in place mark the locations of the screw holes drill pilot holes for the screw with a 1 8. Hidden hinges have four round cylinders.

Line up the two hinge plates so that the ones on the door match the ones in the jamb. You ll start by putting it together following the included directions. Install the hinge. Connect the door to the jamb.

Hold the door in place using blocks under the bottom to support it if necessary. Choose concealed hinges if you want the hinges hidden from view. Let me show you. The jig comes with a stop that you can.

Lay the door face down on a flat surface with the hinge side facing you. Use a clear flat space to work on. A device called a hinge mark template will help you mark the hole locations accurately for every door. Raise the door into position within the jamb.

Insert 5 8 inch screws into holes on the lip on.