Porter-Cable 2-1/2 in. x 6 in. Single Hinge Template

This is an easy product to use IF you read the instructions. LOL I used an older version for 15 years. I like the the setting pegs on this newest version. You don’t have to eyeball the door thickness anymore.

This is by far the best hinge template I’ve found and I’ve bought and tried several different ones-they all were returned-either too complicated-like the ones with 20-30 parts or too flimsy. This one is very simple to use and to adjust and has 5 parts including the 2 double headed nails. Excellent!

I burned the bit after about 30 minutes use. Otherwise a good product that was easy to understand and use.

Professional reults. Requires attention to detail, while setting for multiple hinge locations and mortise depth. Excellent for small scale projects, would get very tiresome for multiple door prep.

Was able to complete 5 doors without any issues. Works very well.

I purchased this hinge template a number of years ago (at least 8 years, likely more), and during the time that has passed, I’ve replaced all of the doors in my house with 6-panel doors as well as helped neighbors do the same. In my own house, I’ve cut over 60 hinge pockets (and with helping neighbors, somewhere between 75 and 100), and I’m still on the original template AND router bit. Only recently has the router bit started to show signs of losing an edge — likely a result of a number of hinge pockets I cut into oak. This template makes short work of cutting accurate hinge pockets repeatedly. This has exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend — and would buy again in an instant.

My old jig of the same brand was getting a bit worn out.I needed a new one. It works very well for mortising hinges on door frames.

Good quality.Thanks

works great Did a little practice with it before getting serious. Worked just fine . 5 stars

Worked well but the router bit was junk and burned trying to cut 3 hinges on jamb. Recommend buying a decent router bit