Anyone got any good tips for inset doors?

[Timbeck2]

mounting the hinges in particular? I've tried the double sided tape method and found that it sucks...every time.

[pconroy]

Only used Euro styles for my insets. Sorry...

[JoeSpackle]

make a simple jig with all the hinge locations on one piece.

allow for the margins by cutting the frames first, then the doors.

A small router Laminate trimmer with a top bearing mortise bit makes quick work of the job.

make sure the jig just sets deep enough for the hinge less the barrel.

Joe

[Timbeck2]

What if you have a no-mortise hinge? Guess I should have mentioned that before.

[stwoodie]

I believe Gillie does only inset doors.

I've done very few insets. Pain in the backside.

[Timbeck2]

Zackly why I almost always use overlay but my project requires inset. It's never been easy for me to make them look right.

[stwoodie]

If'n the cab face isn't flat, and the door isn't flat, yer screwed right outa the gate.

[Timbeck2]

frame flat - check

door flat - check


looking over shoulder at gate

[JoeSpackle]

Originally Posted by Timbeck2

What if you have a no-mortise hinge? Guess I should have mentioned that before.

Stop using cheap hinges

I don't know how to answer your question, double stick should work do you margin your doors ( shims) before you set the hinges?

Joe

[Timbeck2]

Never used them before. Lee Valley "E"