Mortising – Putting a Hinge in a Perfect Pocket

Most of the doors a do-it-yourselfer is likely to hang in his home are the pre-hung variety. They come complete with jambs (the frame inside which the door hangs) and hinges already mounted, ready to install as a unit in a door opening. Buying pre-hung doors like these takes almost all of the work out of installation, but it also limits your choices. Most pre-hung doors are plain and simple. If you want something out of the ordinary, chances are you’re going to have to hang it yourself.

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