Manufacturer | Milescraft Inc. |
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Part Number | 1213 |
Item Weight | 1.77 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5.91 x 5.91 x 0.79 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 1213 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1 Pack |
Color | Black |
Style | HingeMate300 |
Finish | Black |
Material | Other |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 4 |
Mounting Type | Door Mount |
Included Components | 4" Hinge Template, 3.5" Hinge Template, 4.5" Hinge Template, 3" Hinge Template, 2.5" Hinge Template |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 3 year limited |
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Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 300 - Complete Door Hinge Installation Kit with Latch & Strike Plate Templates. For use on Doors and Jambs
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Material | Other |
Brand | Milescraft |
Product Dimensions | 5.91"L x 5.91"W |
Finish Type | Black |
Mounting Type | Door Mount |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
About this item
- Install hinges from 2-1/2in. to 4-1/2in.
- Adjustable cams automatically align templates for 1-3/8in. or 1-3/4in. doors.
- Sturdy steel frame can be mounted on both the door and the jamb
- Durable tungsten carbide 1/2in. router bit cuts clean, level mortises
- Dual-position templates rotate template to achieve 5/8in. or 1/2in. radius mortises
- Centered tabs align the jig on pre marked lines, or hold tape measures for manual positioning
- Easy to use drop in template design with clearly marked templates
- Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector knob for 1-3/4 and 1-3/8-Inch doors
- Includes durable tungsten carbide tipped router bit with ball bearing eliminating the need for guide bushings on your router
- Centered tape measure tabs and easy measure guide ensure correct and precise installation of door hardware
- Reusable packaging for template storage when not in use
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From the manufacturer
About Milescraft
Milescraft is celebrating a remarkable 20-year history of innovative product development. All of our products are proudly engineered in the USA and developed with the end-user in mind every step of the way. Our tools are built for craftsmen that require quality, trusted solutions to complete projects with accuracy and precision. Milescraft has a track record for releasing new, innovative products and we continually develop intelligent solutions for our end-users. Always the better idea.
Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 300
Hang doors like a professional with the HingeMate300. Whether you are installing new doors, or replacing or repairing existing doors, this kit comes with all the templates required to route doors and jambs for hinge, strike, and latch plates. Compatible with 1-3/8in. and 1-3/4in. doors, and hinges that are 2-1/2in., 3in., 3-1/2in., 4in., and 4-1/2in.
Features and Benefits
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Steel Frame with Adjustable CamsAdjustable cams allow for 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” door settings. Can be mounted to both the door and the jamb. |
1/2" Router BitRouter bit tip is made of durable tungsten carbide and the bit has a ball bearing that eliminates the need for a bushing. |
5 Common Sized Hinge TemplatesIncludes: 2-1/2", 3", 3-1/2", 4", and 4-1/2" Hinge Templates Can create 1/4" radius or 5/8" radius and includes centerlines for easy measuring. |
3 Templates for Strike and Latch PlatesIncludes: 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" and 1-1/2" x 2-1/4" for Strike Plates 1" x 2-1/4", 1-1/8" x 2 1/4", and 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" for Latch Plates |
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Frame Construction | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | |
Template Construction | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | |
Can be Used on Door and Jamb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Hinge Sizes | 3in and 3.5in | 2.5in to 4.5 in | 2.5in to 4.5 in | 2.5in to 4.5 in | |
Includes Strike Plate Templates | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
Includes Latch Plate Templates | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
Door Thickness Settings | N/A | 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” | 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” | 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” | |
Router Bit Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Hinge Bit Includes | No | No | No | Yes | |
Corner Chisel Included | No | No | No | Yes |
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Additional Information
ASIN | B001JEOIFY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #18,504 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #41 in Door Hinges |
Date First Available | November 11, 2008 |
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Product Description
Product Description
Increase Security And Privacy In Your Home By Replacing Interior And Exterior Doors Without Damaging The Jamb Or Door Frame With The Doormortisekit From Milescraft. By Routing Matching Mortises For Hinges, Strike Plates, And Latch Plates Into The Door And Jamb, You Won'T Have To Tear A Hole In The Wall Just To Hang A Better Wooden Door. Featuring An Easy To Use Drop-In Template Design With A Sturdy Steel Frame, This Kit Comes With Everything You Need For Most Hinges, Strike Plates, And Latch Plates On 1-3/4" And 1-3/8" Doors And Jambs. Simply Set The Door Thickness Selector Knob, Attach To The Door Or Jamb, Drop In The Plainly Marked Template For Your Door Hardware, And Rout. Includes A Durable Tungsten Carbide Tipped 1/2" Router Bit With Ball Bearing, Eliminating The Need For Guide Bushings. Also Includes An Easy Measure Guide Where We Have Done The Math And Made It Simple For You To Get Standard Industry Placement Of Your Door Hardware. Centered Tabs On Each Template Ensure Complete Accuracy. This Product Is Packaged In A Clamshell That Snaps Shut To Act As A Hanging Storage Container For Your Templates When Not In Use. Simply Cut Off The Package Seal Edge When Opening For Reuse. For Best Results, Milescraft Recommends Applying 2-4 Pieces Of Tape To The Templates. Kit Includes The Following Templates.
From the Manufacturer
Increase security and privacy in your home by replacing interior and exterior doors without damaging the jamb or door frame with the Door Mortise Kit from Milescraft. By routing matching mortises for hinges, strike plates, and latch plates into the door and jamb, you won't have to tear a hole in the wall just to hang a better wooden door. Featuring an easy to use drop-in template design with a sturdy steel frame, this kit comes with everything you need for most hinges, strike plates, and latch plates on 1-3/4-Inch and 1-3/8-Inch doors and jambs. Gone are the days of chiseling or setting stops and pegs to rout a mortise. Simply set the door thickness selector knob, attach to the door or jamb, drop in the plainly marked template for your door hardware, and rout! Includes a durable tungsten carbide tipped 1/2-Inch router bit with ball bearing, eliminating the need for guide bushings. Also includes an Easy Measure Guide where we have done the math and made it simple for you to get standard industry placement of your door hardware. Centered tabs on each template ensure complete accuracy. This product is packaged in a clamshell that snaps shut to act as a hanging storage container for your templates when not in use. Simply cut off the package seal edge when opening for reuse. Includes the following templates: HINGE MORTISES (For square AND rounded hinges): 2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2, 4, and 4-1/2-Inch hinges. STRIKE PLATE MORTISES: 1-1/8 by 2-3/4, 1-1/2 by 2-1/4, and 1-1/2 by 2-3/4-Inch strike plates LATCH PLATE MORTISES: 1 by 2-1/4, 1-1/8 by 2-1/4, and 1-1/8 by 2-3/4-Inch latch plates. Some chiseling required on templates with square corners.
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Value for money | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sturdiness | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Durability | 3.8 | 3.9 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 |
Accuracy | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | — | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | SKY ONLY | SKY ONLY | Mimeng Uomo U.S. Direct | CYDW US | Amazon.com |
material | Other | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Other |
finish type | Black | Unfinished | Unfinished | Unfinished | Unfinished | Steel |
number of pieces | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
mounting type | Door Mount | Door Mount | Door Mount | Door Mount | — | Door Mount |
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Customers like the ease of use, performance, and value of the hardware hinge. For example, they mention it's simple to use, works well, and is good value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hardware hinge. They mention that the template worked well enough to get the job done, and the included bit worked great for them. The product is able, versatile, and built well out of hard plastic. Customers also mention that it's good value for a fairly reasonable price.
"It really did a very good job. I followed the instructions carefully and cut all the routes needed for a door...." Read more
"This is a pretty decent kit...." Read more
"...They are meant to be cheap and easy while having decent results. There are 3 things about this kit that make it really flawed...." Read more
"...I am now installing the striker and top jamb. It has turned out perfect...." Read more
Customers find the hardware hinge easy to use. They say the template assembly works like a champ, and the booklet explains it well. Customers also mention that the holes to secure the hinge plate are easy to fill and conceal.
"...I've used it to make three doors so far and it is easy to use and reasonably accurate--more accurate than the 5 pre-hung doors I just put up...." Read more
"...They are meant to be cheap and easy while having decent results. There are 3 things about this kit that make it really flawed...." Read more
"...It's simple to use and accurate, provided you observe some caveats:..." Read more
"Easy to use. Good directions." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hardware hinge. They say it's a sturdy and affordable solution for infrequent use. Customers also mention that the quality matches the price, and it'll save them time and money.
"...They are meant to be cheap and easy while having decent results. There are 3 things about this kit that make it really flawed...." Read more
"...This jig was worth every penny in my opinion." Read more
"...Well worth the money when you consider the aggravation and time it requires to do it with a chisel and the perfect cut that you get with the jig...." Read more
"...Even if you do end up wearing the templates out, the price is low enough to warrant replacing the kit every few years or when needed...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the hardware hinge. They say it's made for a good looking job, and the finished product looks professionally done. They also say the design is straightforward, slick, and cool. Customers also say that the template is nice, clear, and illustrated. They mention that it produces a clean cut, and is nice for morticing new door and new door frames.
"...Although the Ryobi template is very nice, it only does doors NOT jams, and of course you need to do BOTH doors and jams when installing hinges...." Read more
"...The bit is fine for my purposes and produced a clean cut.That being said, the instructions are not easy to use...." Read more
"...The finish was good, better than whats needed considering hinges and plates are going to be covering the mortise...." Read more
"...location slightly bigger than the hinge, and I think that looks somewhat sloppy...." Read more
Customers find the speed of the hardware hinge to be much quicker and accurate than hand-made jigs. They also say it's easy to use and a real time saver. Customers also mention that the templates arrive quickly and make mortising fast and easy.
"Easy to use, clean, and fast with my hand router. In the past I used another jig I borrowed for 9 doors a long time ago...." Read more
"...them free hand, I can say that this set of templates saves big on time and accuracy. I feel I recover my investment after one single door project." Read more
"It made hanging my doors much easier and faster. Very easy to use as long as you can read a tape measure." Read more
"Very intuitive, clean, and fast with my hand router. This was my first custom door install so I was a bit nervous to cut into a custom ordered slab...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the hardware hinge. They mention it's absolutely accurate, precise, and works flawlessly. They also appreciate the accurate templates and alignment. Customers say the finished mortises are an exact match for their door hardware.
"...used it to make three doors so far and it is easy to use and reasonably accurate--more accurate than the 5 pre-hung doors I just put up...." Read more
"...I just line it up and clamp and rout. Much faster and precise than holding the jig with one hand and trying to screw it to the door with the other..." Read more
"...Alignment was perfect. I am now installing the striker and top jamb. It has turned out perfect...." Read more
"...It's simple to use and accurate, provided you observe some caveats:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the hardware hinge. Some mention that the router bit provided is good quality for the intended use, while others say that it's poorly designed and constructed. The templates are easy to break or damage, and the metal template holder is flimsy. Overall, the product is sturdy and affordable, but some customers have reported issues with the quality control.
"...The jig itself is very sturdy and he comes with its own router bit...." Read more
"...The tabs for aligning the jig to the center of the door are a little wobbly, so you need to watch the position while aligning and then get one of..." Read more
"...With the above minor mods, this kit should last a good while...." Read more
"...There are 3 things about this kit that make it really flawed. The first thing is that it can't be use on an existing jamb with casing on...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the hardware hinge. Some mention that it fits the hinge well, the templates fit well in the frame, and the door jamb is tight. However, others say that it was hard to get it to fit tightly, and that the plastic inserts are difficult to fit and align perfectly.
"...Some of the templates fit pretty snug so you have to make sure they are seated fully so the router will get a consistent depth, but once you've used..." Read more
"...Too many pieces. Better off with the Porter Cable jig, its adjustable to any size hinge" Read more
"...And thirdly, I am having a difficult time fitting the plastic inserts. The fit is simply too tight and I can't get them to lay flat...." Read more
"...It takes a little getting use to but fits the hinge well...." Read more
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I was making several doors to fit in existing frames, so had to align the hinges with the existing spacing. This wasn't too difficult--just measure, mark, re-measure, and cut.
Along with a 2-1/8" and a 1" hole saw for cutting the latch holes, it took me under 30 minutes working by myself to rework a door blank in my garage once I knew how to do it. The first door took longer since I was going slow to figure out the method.
Like I said, this is a simple design that many companies have used. It should have been easy to improve upon but in my opinion Milescraft not only fell short but made it worse. I hope I can send it back even tho I had to destroy the packaging to open it.
I originally gave this 1 star. After using it I would like to update my review. 90% of the doors I do are 1 3/8 with 3 1/2 hinges. I install only a couple a month and rarely need to mortise the jam. So what I did was remove the silly adjustable knobs and screwed the jig to a 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 12" board. The length needs to be long enough for clamps to not interfere with the router. I then inserted the 3 1/2 template insert and mortised my fence to a hinge depth. This gave me an exact mark to line up with my hinge marks on the door. I just line it up and clamp and rout. Much faster and precise than holding the jig with one hand and trying to screw it to the door with the other hand, plus no screw holes. The template inserts need a little attention before using. I pushed the insert in place as far as I could then turned the jig over to where it was laying on the insert and used a thin board to gently tap the frame down to the insert. After it was laying flat I took it back apart to remove the plastic shavings from having such a tight fit. Now it snaps in and out perfectly. I planed a bevel on the knob side of the door and when I routed the latch plate I had to use small tapered shims on the low edge of my fence before I clamped it for the template to lay flat on the beveled edge of the door. Not a big deal and better than screwing it to the door.
Like I said, this is a simple design that many companies have used. It should have been easy to improve upon but in my opinion Milescraft not only fell short but made it worse. I hope I can send it back even tho I had to destroy the packaging to open it.
I originally gave this 1 star. After using it I would like to update my review. 90% of the doors I do are 1 3/8 with 3 1/2 hinges. I install only a couple a month and rarely need to mortise the jam. So what I did was remove the silly adjustable knobs and screwed the jig to a 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 12" board. The length needs to be long enough for clamps to not interfere with the router. I then inserted the 3 1/2 template insert and mortised my fence to a hinge depth. This gave me an exact mark to line up with my hinge marks on the door. I just line it up and clamp and rout. Much faster and precise than holding the jig with one hand and trying to screw it to the door with the other hand, plus no screw holes. The template inserts need a little attention before using. I pushed the insert in place as far as I could then turned the jig over to where it was laying on the insert and used a thin board to gently tap the frame down to the insert. After it was laying flat I took it back apart to remove the plastic shavings from having such a tight fit. Now it snaps in and out perfectly. I planed a bevel on the knob side of the door and when I routed the latch plate I had to use small tapered shims on the low edge of my fence before I clamped it for the template to lay flat on the beveled edge of the door. Not a big deal and better than screwing it to the door.