PORTER-CABLE Door Hinge Template Kit

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PORTER-CABLE Door Hinge Template Kit

Offers a quick, simple and accurate solution when hanging multiple doors
Provides the capacity to hang both 3 and 4 hinge doors
3 hinge template set up enables the routing of hinges on doors and frames between 6' and 7' in height
4 hinge template set up enables the routing of hinges on doors and frames between 7 feet and 8 feet in height
Offers a quick, simple and accurate solution when hanging multiple doors
Provides the capacity to hang both 3 and 4 hinge doors
3 hinge template set up enables the routing of hinges on doors and frames between 6' and 7' in height

Top reviews from the United States

"I purchased this unit specifically to replace existing smooth hollow-core doors with six-panel doors in rental property. The process was a roller coaster ride from excitement, frustration, disappointment and finally satisfaction. All most every door I encounter has a 3-½ hinge with a 5/8 radius. So here was the source of My frustration: Prior to ordering this kit I called the Porta-Cable Help line, asked the girl if the kit would do 3-½ hinge with a 5/8 radius? She looked up the information on her computer and told me
"Yes" so I ordered that Bad boy. However my excitement was short lived. The kit comes with (1) Router bit and (1) collet guide for 1/4" radius and square corners only. In order to do other size radius you have to order other bits and guides.

For the 5/8 radius you need parts #42048 at $16 and #43442PC at $25 - this took another 2 days to receive. They do not sell these at Home Depot, Lowes or Rockler. So now I am out $250 for the kit and another $40 bucks (plus shipping and tax) for the right bit and guide to route a 5/8" radius (the most common hinge around) at least in this part of the woods. So I am very disappointed at this point to say the least.

At this point in time I want to send the whole mess back, I have 16 doors to replace and I have 3 days invested in this so I decide to go ahead and proceed.

This kit is well built, nice case and constructed from thick gauge metal. Overall good quality. The instructions are both in a large foldout booklet and labeled on the inside case lid. Instructions have several pictures and more information then a MIT PHD can comprehend. After reading and studying them both at length I was at a loss - It looks like English and well? Anyway after a fair amount of time I folded up the instructions and just started putting the pieces together.

My first door took almost 2 hours to hang (very frustration) however!! after that I was able to set the hinges and hardware for the remaining doors in no time at all. (quick and easy to use)

Porta-Cable... shame on you for not including more then one bit and guide in what is basically a $300 kit. You have a good name and reputation and then you go a put a incomplete (my opinion) kit like this in the market place. Bad-Form

Bottom line: I love this kit and I am so glad that I stuck with it. I would buy this again. If you only have one or two doors to do then get the Porta-Cable 59370 template kit or the Ryobi A99HT1 both work well. If you have several doors to door or you are a tool junkie then this will do the job. Just know what hinge size and radius you need."

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