best tool for hinge cuts/locks etc

[zanwan]

Hi all

Whats the best power tool to use to make the slots for hinges and holes for latches, locks etc?

I had a carpenter work on my house about 2 years ago and I noticed he was using some kind of power tool, think it may have been a router but not sure. However the work was done very quickly and very neat and was hoping i could get some tips on how to get a professional finish using specialist power tools for carpentary?

many thanks in advance.

 

[ladylola]

Yes you're right when you say a router, normally a smaller 1/4 shanked trimmer is used with a jig to cut out for hinges etc. Useful if you are doing lots of door hanging but for a single door it's as quick I find to use a chisel.

 

[AssociatedAlarm]

There is a mortise lock jig.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/souber-dbb-mortice-lock-fitting-jig-(jig1)-prod830409/?src=froogle

Does wood and Ali doors. Found it cumbersome when it first came out in the late 80`s. Far easier by hand. Think it can do hinges too.
Old school here and a hammer and chisel works best. Obviously with a drill for the lock mortise.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Think it can do hinges too.

Sorry, no, only locks.

 

[maltaron]

There is a mortise lock jig.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/souber-dbb-mortice-lock-fitting-jig-(jig1)-prod830409/?src=froogle

Does wood and Ali doors. Found it cumbersome when it first came out in the late 80`s. Far easier by hand. Think it can do hinges too.
Old school here and a hammer and chisel works best. Obviously with a drill for the lock mortise.

HAMMER & Chisel?? Surely MALLET & chisel

 

[Deleted member 174758]

HAMMER & Chisel?? Surely MALLET & chisel

These days we have chisels with striker caps and through tangs, you know. I also find it impossible to carry a mallet around in my hammer loop when on site.........