Trend Skeleton Hinge Jig Package Deal free Corner Chisel + Router Cutter Trend HINGE/JIG/C

Trend Skeleton Hinge Jig
H/JIG/C - 2 piece jig
c/w - skeleton jig, corner chisel* and router cutter

The two part Contractor Hinge Jig is a portable fully adjustable block template set designed for recessing hinges in wooden doors and frames using a plunge router. Made from alumninium extrusion for strength and light weight for easy transport. Clean and accurate recesses are achieved every time with minimal set-up time, both on-site and in joinery sites.

• Fully adjustable apertures for fire door requirements and renovation work.
• Idea for fitting a new door in an old frame.
• No need for marking out in the conventional way.
• Quick & simple to set-up as the hinge is used as the pattern.
• Clean & accurate recesses are achieved every time. Suitable for timber based doors & square butt hinges.
• Use with a light duty plunge router with 1/4 inch collet.
• Long reach router cutter required, 12mm diameter with 70mm overall length.
• Adjustable edge guides with preset for hinge of 20mm, 25mm and 30mm
• Unibase may be needed.
• Patent No. GB2285410, GB1106608.1
• T4EK router requires a ref. UNIBASE or special guide bush ref. GB/T4/160.

• Weight 2.9 kg
• Hinge sizes possible
  • Length min. 2-5/8" (67mm)
  • Length max. 5" (127 mm)
  • Width min. 1/2" (12.7 mm)
  • Width max. 1-3/8" (35 mm)
  • Width max. in 35mm rebate 23 mm
  • Width max. in 44mm rebate 32 mm
• Door sizes possible
  • Height min. 6' 5" (1956 mm)
  • Height max. 6' 10" (2100 mm)*
  • Thickness min. 5/8" (16 mm)
  • Thickness max. 2" (51 mm)

* Please note for doors over 2040mm the botton hinge will be higher than 9" up.

Trend Hinge Jig Skeleton is supplied with:

• 3 x Hinge sliding aperture block assemblies
• 4 X Bradawls (short blade)
• 1 X 16mm guide bush
• 1 X Fabric carry/storage case

Trend H/JIG/C Manual

Optional Accessories

• Universal sub-base: UNIBASE
• Professional 12mm diameter long reach cutter: 3/8LX1/4TC
• Trade 12mm diameter long reach cutter: TR12X1/4TC
• CraftPro 12mm diameter long reach cutter: C019AX1/4TC
• T4 guide bush 16mm diameter x 10mm: GB/T4/160

Certain makes and models of router including the T4 will require a Unibase to accept the guide bushes.
The T4 alternatively can use Ref. GB/T4/160 guide bush.

Replacement Parts

• Special guide bush: GB160
• Bradawl WP-HJ/09B
• Fabric carry case

Find a fully in depth step-by-step guide to using a hinge jig here in our Knowledge Centre.