How-To
Hinge Mortises on the Table Saw
Learn how to cut hinge mortises quickly at the tablesaw
May 29, 2013
If you’re cutting hinge mortises for a cabinet, chances are you’ll use a router or router table to hog out most of the waste, but there are times when a tablesaw can get the job done quicker and more easily. In this classic clip from Michael Pekovich‘s Video Workshop series on building a Hanging Tool Cabinet, you’ll learn how to use simple spacer blocks in combination with a tablesaw sled and auxiliary fence to get the job done.
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Isn't this a lot of work to mount a hinge? I mean mounting hinges with a chisel and a sharp knife is pretty fast and easy.
Sorry. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE Mike's work. I will NEVER approach his level of talent but so often I think involving machines can sometimes be so much more work than grabbing a couple of hand tools.
It's also common to find size discrepancies in cabinet hardware, especially hinges. Gotta agree with you Fattboyy, a chisel and sharp knife are not only fast and easy, they are also deadly accurate. When it comes to technique, I find Michael P. often over-complicates simple tasks.
Hey guys, I have been doing wood work for just a few years. I am still acquiring my skills. Apparently you have those skills with a mallet and chisel, thats great. I watched this video and was able to glean several new ideas that will improve my work. I thank the author for considering us newbies.
I imagine his hinges are of a decent quality so he doesn’t have to worry about size differences...
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