Trend 2-Part Skeleton Hinge Jig, H/JIG/C

Better than my previous model. If you are an amateur and no one has ever shown you how to use this tool, you may have a big problem and even damage the frame and drill.

Thank you very much. Arrived on time, very good, and working well.

Got a lot of flack for getting this from people my age and older but when time is money, this is a huge saver, especially price work. Easy to set up and once done can chop out multiple doors and jambs. Pair this up with a decent door mortiser and you’re good to go.

Would be better if adjustments for guides were turn screws instead off pozi machine screws otherwise brilliant

Professional tool with great performance and light weight

Great piece of kit, easy to set up and use. No going back to the old ways now, unless its an odd job like architrive on too close to the door frame edge, which can create a problem for the jig. The plate on the top that swivels to allow for the gap between the door head and frame for me is too heavy at 3mm, I have taken it off and stick in a padsaw blade between the jig and the frame and so dont have to worry that I'm gonna be left with a big gap, worked out pretty well so far, as the door weight will always bear down the way, depending on the quality of the hinges used of course to what degree.

super

Fantastic jig to get your hinges spot on brilliant bit of kit come with all the parts you need

Mine came with an bushing adapter for US routers. Double and triple checking offsets, especially for odd ball size hinges and trying out a on test piece is highly recommended. Make sure the locking thumb adjuster/spreaders are engaging the internal rails correctly. This tool worked awesome on a totally incorrect installation by previous owner that I had to repair with epoxied in dutchmans. I used this router base for my compact router: DEWALT Plunge Base for Compact Router (DNP612)

I bought this as I decided I wanted to start to hang my own doors. Just did 14 doors in a job, lighting fast super accurate after you’ve got it all set up. Very satisfying to use and I this is an easy recommendation

The jig is not big enough to work on Australian steel frame doors. The gap between the hinges on steel frame doors is 1480mm and this jig will only go to about 1420mm. I contacted Trend in the UK and after a few photos and measurements, they agreed that it would not work and advised me to return it.

If you are a professional and install multiple doors, this product will definitely speed up your work and give you professional results. Pricey, but definitely worth the investment.

For our new home I made 22 doors and this jig was a life savor. While i am not a huge fan of the holes created by putting the jig in place I have not noticed them once since moving in. Other than that it took no more than 3 minutes a door to mortise and place the hinges after a brief learning period. Another 3 minutes for the frame and the doors were good to go (I made all my frames and mortised them before assembly and placement - the way to go in my opinion). Make sure you buy hinges with the correct corner radius or square them up for square hinges.