Q: How many hinges can I rout with this system?
The system handles two- or three-hinge set-ups. It includes two end-template assemblies and one center-template assembly, with all necessary fasteners and coupling bars to configure either layout.
15J7501 - Hinge Mortising System
This is a fast, accurate hinge mortising system. When the Carey Template Company ceased operation, we bought the patent and manufacturing rights, to keep it in production.
Made in Canada, this set of ABS templates and aluminum rails handles two- or three-hinge set-ups, adjusts for hinges from 2 1/2" to 4 1/2", and cuts corner radii of 1/4" or 5/8". It includes two end-template assemblies, one center-template assembly, and two coupling bars with all necessary fasteners. Designed for standard 6'8" doors, it can be adjusted for taller or shorter doors as needed.
The templates include spacer bars for different hinge widths and sighting marks for 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" thick doors. Just set size and spacing, and fasten it to the jamb and then to the door for routing. It can also be used to copy hinge spacing from an existing jamb to rout onto a new door. The templates can be used with any 1/2" straight cutter with a 5/8" guide bushing.
An excellent, easy-to-use system.
Patented.
The system handles two- or three-hinge set-ups. It includes two end-template assemblies and one center-template assembly, with all necessary fasteners and coupling bars to configure either layout.
The templates adjust for hinges from 2 1/2" to 4 1/2" – the full range of standard residential and light commercial butt hinges.
Yes. While the system is designed for standard 6'8" doors, the templates can be adjusted for taller or shorter doors by repositioning the coupling bars and template assemblies as needed.
Yes, the system can be set up to copy hinge spacing from an existing jamb and transfer it directly onto a new door, which avoids re-measuring and re-laying-out the hinge positions.
The templates produce either a 1/4" or 5/8" corner radius.
| Materials | ABS templates; aluminum rails |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Compatibility Dimensions | For hinges 2 1/2" to 4 1/2"; 1/4" or 5/8" corner radius; for 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" doors; for use with any 1/2" straight cutter with a 5/8" guide bushing |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Two end-template assemblies; one center-template assembly; two coupling bars; spacer bars; all necessary fasteners |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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The Original Carey Template Hinge Mortising System
This is a fast, accurate hinge mortising system. When the Carey Template Company ceased operation, we bought the patent and manufacturing rights, to keep it in production.
Made in Canada, this set of ABS templates and aluminum rails handles two- or three-hinge set-ups, adjusts for hinges from 2 1/2" to 4 1/2", and cuts corner radii of 1/4" or 5/8". It includes two end-template assemblies, one center-template assembly, and two coupling bars with all necessary fasteners. Designed for standard 6'8" doors, it can be adjusted for taller or shorter doors as needed.
The templates include spacer bars for different hinge widths and sighting marks for 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" thick doors. Just set size and spacing, and fasten it to the jamb and then to the door for routing. It can also be used to copy hinge spacing from an existing jamb to rout onto a new door. The templates can be used with any 1/2" straight cutter with a 5/8" guide bushing.
An excellent, easy-to-use system.
Patented.
