Place the tip of a hinge wing up to the front or back side of the door.
How to fill in old door hinge mortises.
Adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness.
A piece of lumber cut to the size of the lock can be used to fill a mortise.
Hold until the glue starts to dry.
After that i gave the whole door two coats of kilz primer.
Once the wood is the right size glue the inward facing side and then press it into place.
This may include covering over any wood stains left by the hinge.
There was a slight gap between some of the 2 4 pieces and the door frame so luke came in with some finishing caulk and filled it.
Then gently score the spot using your utility knife creating a clear indication of how deep your mortise should be.
Line the wing up so it is perpendicular with the outlined spot and if necessary mark this position with a pencil.
After all of them were in place i went back with the orbital sander on the sides and top to make sure we were as flat and smooth as can be.
Filling a mortise from an old lock is the essential first step to installing a new lock or using the door for other purposes such as a desktop or other use.