Hinge Jig PLUS Dual Clamping Door Hinge Mortiser - Precise Door Prep

In this review the HingeJig PLUS is evaluated as a focused solution for carpenters and handy homeowners who need to rout accurate hinge, latch and strike mortises quickly. The single biggest reason to buy is its dual clamping, padded self-clamping design that eliminates the need for screws or nails and protects doors from damage while holding the jig steady for repeatable cuts. It is practical for standard residential doors and offers adjustable settings for multiple door thicknesses.

Key Features

• Padded dual clamping: The padded, self-clamping design prevents marring and holds the jig firmly in place without screws, so users can rout clean mortises without damaging the door surface.
• Adjustable door thickness: Settings cover both 1-3/8 and 1-3/4 thick doors so the jig adapts to common residential door standards for consistent placement.
• Multiple mortise sizes: The jig routs professional hinge mortises for 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 in hinges so you can handle the full range of standard hinges used on interior and exterior doors.
• Corner options: You can cut mortises with 14, 5/8, or square corners, giving flexibility to match hinge and strike plate shapes (chisel required for square corners).
• Includes strike and latch plates: The kit ships with strike and latch plate templates so the same tool set covers both door and frame work for a one-stop installation process.
• PinDoctor bonus tool: The included PinDoctor helps remove old doors, speeding setup when replacing hinges or rehanging doors.

Who It's For

The HingeJig PLUS is aimed at remodelers, carpenters and experienced DIYers who install multiple doors and want consistent, repeatable hinge placement without measuring each hinge by hand. Its feature set is well suited to users fitting standard residential hinges and those who value a clamped solution that minimizes door damage.

Those who should look elsewhere include users who require heavy industrial door or nonstandard hinge work beyond 4.5 in, or anyone seeking a completely rigid metal jig with zero flex under heavy load; some customers reported slight flex during vigorous routing, so extreme production environments may prefer a different fixture.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Fast, damage-free setup thanks to the padded self-clamping mechanism.
• Supports both common door thicknesses for broad compatibility.
• Multiple mortise sizes and corner options reduce the need for extra inserts.

Cons

• Some users note the body can flex under heavy pressure, so careful clamping and steady routing technique are needed.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The HingeJig PLUS is a practical, good-value kit for anyone fitting standard residential doors who wants a quick, repeatable way to rout hinge and strike mortises. It protects door surfaces with padded clamps, handles common door thicknesses and multiple hinge sizes, and includes handy extras, making it a sensible buy for contractors and serious DIYers despite occasional reports of flex under heavy use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this jig work on both the door and the frame?
Yes. The HingeJig PLUS reconfigures to clamp on doors or jambs and rout mortises in both the door and the frame.

What door hinge sizes are supported?
The kit routs hinge mortises for 2.5 through 4.5 in standard hinge sizes.

Do I need extra tools to use it?
You will need a router for routing mortises and a chisel if you want square corner mortises; the kit includes templates and the PinDoctor tool.