With the jig and router ready to go ... wide by 25.5-in. tall. The non-mortise, full-overlay hinges I chose for this project ...

Exciting projects made before your eyes on "the Router Workshop" Series 700. An 1800 Lap Top starts the list of projects included in this series. See how Bob and Rick curve the wood in the front ...

One common joinery method used in wood working is the mortise and tenon. A mortise is basically a hole in a piece of wood and the tenon is another piece of wood cut to tightly fit in that hole.

Mark the locations of the hinges on the back edge of the new door. The quickest, most accurate way to cut a mortise is with a router and a hinge template. However, if you don’t plan to do a lot ...

Continue checking your progress as you chisel out the mortises. Use a wood block to protect the hinges as you tap them in ...

to fit into the hinge mortise. When the cardboard is in, replace the hinge and check the door. Shimming typically corrects the alignment of the door if the problem is related to sunken hinges.

A few hacks make it better, like tilting your log slightly downhill, so the chainsaw flows downhill or using a jig to keep the cut straight. Some use a winch system to drag the jig along to assist ...