Trend Hinge Jig Set

A portable template set designed for producing clean and accurate hinge recesses in both the door and frame, with minimal setting up time and a high degree of accuracy. For use on site or in the workshop, it does away with the need for conventional marking out. The jig consists of a hollow aluminium template 6' 5" long with three apertures, the same template being used for door and frame without the need for any adjustment. The router is fitted with a special guide bush and a 12mm diameter long reach cutter. Adjustable blocks positioned within the apertures allow for variations to both hinge position and hinge length. Stops locate the jig on an edge to give the recess width, and a swivel plate on the top of the jig is used to position the jig and give a set 2mm spacing between the door and the head of the frame. After routing, the recess is simply squared off by hand or with a corner chisel. Suitable for hinges 2.5/8" to 5" long, 3/8" to 1.3/8" wide and for doors 6' 5" to 6' 8" high and 5/8" to 1.3/4" thick. The jig is designed for use with 1/4" shank routers up to 950W. The special guide bush has an outside diameter of 60mm which will fit a large range of routers including Trend and Axminster; other routers may need a Trend Unibase.