00:00Yo, what's going on everybody?
00:02So if you've ever tried routing hinge mortisers freehand, you know it's basically a nightmare, wobbly cuts, uneven depths, the
00:09whole mess.
00:10I went deep down the rabbit hole looking for the best router jig templates for slotting, and I pulled together
00:155 that are actually worth your money.
00:18Let's get into it.
00:20Alright, kicking us off at number 5, we've got this door hinge mortiser kit.
00:25This thing handles hinges from 3 inches all the way up to 5 inches, which covers pretty much every standard
00:30residential door you're gonna run into.
00:33At $19.68, it's a no-brainer starter jig.
00:38Over 4,700 people have grabbed this one and it's sitting at a 4.7 rating, so it's proven.
00:44If you're hanging doors on the regular and you're tired of chiseling by hand, this is your entry point right
00:49here.
00:51Number 4 is where things get interesting, this is a door lock install locator that doubles as a hidden hinge
00:56router jig.
00:57So you're getting a concealed hinge template and a door lock installation guide in one package.
01:03It's $43.31, which yeah, it's the priciest on this list, but you're getting a full frame set with a
01:094.9 rating and nearly 4,700 sold.
01:13If you want one kit that handles multiple jobs without swapping tools around, this is the one to grab.
01:19Coming in at number 3, we've got the DMH Carpenter Slotting Template, specifically designed for concealed 3D hinges on wooden
01:26door frames and leaves.
01:28What I love about this one is how purpose-built it is, it's not trying to do everything, it just
01:32does 3D hinge slots really, really well.
01:35$20 even, 4.9 stars, over 4,600 sold.
01:41That's a specialized tool at a generalist price, and that's hard to beat.
01:45Number 2 is another hidden hinge router jig for concealed 3D hinges, and honestly this one caught me off guard.
01:52It does essentially the same job as some of the pricier options on this list, but it comes in at
01:57just $12.24.
01:59Same 4.9 star rating, over 4,400 sold.
02:04So people are buying it, loving it, and coming back to say it works.
02:08If you're budget-conscious but you still want precision slotting for concealed hinges, this is the sweet spot right here.
02:15And the number 1 pick, look, sometimes the best value just wins.
02:20This hidden hinge router jig template comes in at $8.45.
02:25$8.45 for a dedicated concealed 3D hinge slotting template.
02:30Now, it's sitting at a 4.5 rating, which is slightly lower than the others, but with 4,400 units
02:37sold at that price point, people are clearly getting the job done with it.
02:41If you're a DIYer or you just need to knock out a couple doors without dropping serious cash, you cannot
02:46go wrong here.
02:47Alright folks, all 5 of these are linked down in the description so you can grab whichever one fits your
02:52budget and your workflow.
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03:00I'll catch you in the next one.
