How Do You Countersink A Door Hinge?
Creating a countersink, known as a mortise, allows the hinge to rest below the surface of the door frame and door slab. This allows the door to close without interference from the hinge. The secret to creating a mortise is using a sharp chisel to remove the wood from the area that the hinge is going to mount. A dull chisel will splinter the wood instead of cutting the wood from the mortised area. This results in unclean edges and wood that will interfere with the installation of the hinge. Mark the location of the hinge. Place the hinge on the wood surface, at the location mark. Trace the outside of the hinge with the pencil. Make a depth line for the mortise, by sliding the hinge off the wood surface, and setting the top surface of the hinge even with the top surface of the wood. Place the sharp end of the chisel on the pencil outline of the hinge, with the flat side of the chisel facing away from the mortise. Strike the blunt end of the chisel with the hammer to score the line. Conti
