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B.C.
2025-09-07 15:38:35
Very well-made template
Barry Custom Carpentry
2025-09-01 14:03:22
Worked perfectly. About a billion percent easier and faster than a drill bit and chisel and produces a better result. Creating my own template would have taken at least half an hour - if not more - and my time is more valuable than the money I spent on this. If you've any experience working with router guides and templates the set up is easy and intuitive.
Paul
2025-08-28 17:48:49
I did not use it with exact required router parts, so I can't really complain about that. I will say the Bosch router I used left the hole too large, but when I used my current router with the hole it cut it was perfect. I used this one as a template to make another one and it worked perfect because the hole it cut in the template was a little smaller, which was perfect when I used it for the door. I will say to try it on some scrap lumber before using it on a finished product to make certain everything fits correctly.
labe
2025-08-25 21:04:35
They sent me a bag of dried fruit instead of the router jig, I needed it and didn’t have time to deal with the return time and so I ordered it again. The jig came but it needs another part for the router that was never mentioned in the item description. I used a 1†fostner bit, a multi master and a chisel and was fine. I only needed it for a few hinges. I recommend this method unless you have a ton to do.
Kentucky Jack
2025-08-24 15:59:47
The jig is great, except for the fact that it's about 1/2". For the hinges, you have to make 2 very deep cuts and with my Bosch plunge router, which about a zillion of us own, the thickness of the jig makes the bottom hole too deep for the max plunge depth on the router. This should be made of very thin hardboard or even thin aluminum. I understand you need enough thickness for the screws, which guide your deep cut, but it's too thick. I even searched for extra long router bits to try to fix the problem that way, but nothing was available for pickup in my town. I would suggest re-engineering this, even if you have to charge more. If I'm paying $15 a hinge, who cares of the jig is $40 or so, we would gladly pay it to speed up the process.
MadMaxx
2025-08-14 10:25:45
I thought I ordered the wrong one...it's just THAT much of a pain in the butt to use. I never used it...looked at the directions and sent it back. Do yourself a favor and follow the alternate instructions for SOSS hinges...but the right size drill bit and do it that way. I installed 5 hinges that way and it works fine.
icanrelaxnow
2025-08-07 15:38:28
I think some of the other reviewers don't get it. Yes, this thing is just made of wood, but that's part of what makes it GOOD. I knew I would need to modify it to fit my application. So all I had to do was run it through my table saw, to fit.The whole idea of a template is to be able to fit an unusual situation, and this thing allowed me to easily do that. The hole sizes and 'pin' placement is spot-on.
WILLIAM B MORRIS
2025-08-04 16:11:41
I practiced a number of times on some spare wood before tackling the door. Make sure you have the right router template guide as noted numerous times. The template guide I had was the right OD and ID but the depth of the guide was not enough to hit the pins for the second mortise and I ended up chewing halfway through one of them. I made another guide for the second mortise as others have noted and that worked for my template guide that I had.
BT
2025-07-19 14:52:49
This template is definitely a must if this is your first time installing SOSS hinges. Recommended by SOSS and purchased here on Amazon. The template is a huge help.
Kyle Lewis
2025-07-06 11:59:09
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B.C.
2025-07-05 15:05:57
Very well-made template
Barry Custom Carpentry
2025-06-19 20:17:58
Worked perfectly. About a billion percent easier and faster than a drill bit and chisel and produces a better result. Creating my own template would have taken at least half an hour - if not more - and my time is more valuable than the money I spent on this. If you've any experience working with router guides and templates the set up is easy and intuitive.
Paul
2025-06-15 13:34:31
I did not use it with exact required router parts, so I can't really complain about that. I will say the Bosch router I used left the hole too large, but when I used my current router with the hole it cut it was perfect. I used this one as a template to make another one and it worked perfect because the hole it cut in the template was a little smaller, which was perfect when I used it for the door. I will say to try it on some scrap lumber before using it on a finished product to make certain everything fits correctly.
labe
2025-06-14 12:13:09
They sent me a bag of dried fruit instead of the router jig, I needed it and didn’t have time to deal with the return time and so I ordered it again. The jig came but it needs another part for the router that was never mentioned in the item description. I used a 1†fostner bit, a multi master and a chisel and was fine. I only needed it for a few hinges. I recommend this method unless you have a ton to do.
Kentucky Jack
2025-06-04 14:19:44
The jig is great, except for the fact that it's about 1/2". For the hinges, you have to make 2 very deep cuts and with my Bosch plunge router, which about a zillion of us own, the thickness of the jig makes the bottom hole too deep for the max plunge depth on the router. This should be made of very thin hardboard or even thin aluminum. I understand you need enough thickness for the screws, which guide your deep cut, but it's too thick. I even searched for extra long router bits to try to fix the problem that way, but nothing was available for pickup in my town. I would suggest re-engineering this, even if you have to charge more. If I'm paying $15 a hinge, who cares of the jig is $40 or so, we would gladly pay it to speed up the process.
MadMaxx
2025-05-30 19:31:48
I thought I ordered the wrong one...it's just THAT much of a pain in the butt to use. I never used it...looked at the directions and sent it back. Do yourself a favor and follow the alternate instructions for SOSS hinges...but the right size drill bit and do it that way. I installed 5 hinges that way and it works fine.
icanrelaxnow
2025-05-11 16:16:27
I think some of the other reviewers don't get it. Yes, this thing is just made of wood, but that's part of what makes it GOOD. I knew I would need to modify it to fit my application. So all I had to do was run it through my table saw, to fit.The whole idea of a template is to be able to fit an unusual situation, and this thing allowed me to easily do that. The hole sizes and 'pin' placement is spot-on.
WILLIAM B MORRIS
2025-04-25 16:44:31
I practiced a number of times on some spare wood before tackling the door. Make sure you have the right router template guide as noted numerous times. The template guide I had was the right OD and ID but the depth of the guide was not enough to hit the pins for the second mortise and I ended up chewing halfway through one of them. I made another guide for the second mortise as others have noted and that worked for my template guide that I had.
BT
2025-04-24 12:22:45
This template is definitely a must if this is your first time installing SOSS hinges. Recommended by SOSS and purchased here on Amazon. The template is a huge help.
Kyle Lewis
2025-02-28 11:37:36
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CanadaJoe
2025-02-21 20:55:06
I bought this to save time but the router guide was not cut accurately. Very annoying. To drill two holes and cut a straight line between them is hard? A perfectly straight line? Come on jig maker!
CanadaJoe
2025-02-15 13:35:38
I bought this to save time but the router guide was not cut accurately. Very annoying. To drill two holes and cut a straight line between them is hard? A perfectly straight line? Come on jig maker!
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