Trend 9ft AnyDoor Butt Hinge Jig Kit, H/JIG/D9

Good tool

The directions are horrible, but thankfully, after talking to someone in tech-support overseas, I was able to figure it out. The gentleman was very helpful and even did video chat with me through WhatsApp. If I had any critiquing to do, it would be better directions and better videos of showing how to assemble the jig and a way to be able to hold it up to the top of the jamb And set all the positions on each of the hinges at the same time. It is very difficult to do and is almost a two person job. The wheels you turn to tighten the positions are not very user-friendly. I saw a video on their website that shows an area for an Allen Key to be able to be used as leverage but unfortunately, the one I bought does not contain that so it is very difficult to spin and tighten/loosen. If you don’t hold the metal bar at the top tight while you’re adjusting everything to sit on these little nubs, it would be very easy to mess it up and route it wrong.

This thing is stupid expensive for what it is. But it is an absolutely amazing tool! I’ve always routed it out by hand. I used the cheap Ryobi jigs and don’t get me wrong, They’re good. But this is great.

I bought this jig to hang twelve 6’8” doors. I used the jig with my DeWalt ¼” router to fit 5/8” corner hinges and the results are perfect. The hinges all line up perfectly (between the door and the jamb), and the accuracy of the leaf recesses are much better than I have achieved in the past with a chisel. When you understand how the jig works, it will save you hours. Once you’ve set it up for a project, there is no need to adjust it. The kit comes with everything you need to start cutting – template guide, ½” diameter bit, corner chisel etc. The bag and pouch feel like good quality. The aluminium rails are nicely made and make the jig super lightweight. Make sure you read the instructions thoroughly, Great investment, would highly recommend.

We do a lot of slab replacement into existing frames. This jig is one of the nicer we have found. Very easy to use once set up is made. Like anything else it may take some fiddling to get things dialed in but once there it is very efficient. The one change I made though was to take the round aluminum spacers (that go up again the jamb) to a machine shop & had them milled down to 3/16" thick from the 1/4" thick. At least where we are, the casing reveal is not always 1/4" & this gives more flexibility

Works great for hanging new doors to existing jambs, or vise versa. I like being able to transfer the jig over for perfect hinge placement. Takes time to dial in, but saves time when doing many doors. Please note that you'll have to remove the jamb door stop to attach to jamb for proper hinge depth.

Awesome jig! Once you learn how to set it up and use its a breeze!! Very happy with the sturdy build qnd usability

This hinge template kit works great...until you lose or damage the $10 guide busing. Trend does not sell replacement guide bushings to US customers. And zero of the "premium tool centres" listed on their website sell it. I was told by customers service to contact a dealer or buy it on Amazon. Except Amazon doesn't sell it. Why not use a common sized router guide busing instead of some proprietary size only you make? High end tools usually come with quality customer service and easy parts replacements. Unfortunately, the only thing "premium" about Trend tools is the price.

I had a learning curve on this jig but once I figured it out it works flawlessly. Extremely happy with it.

Very disappointed with the packaging - the outer boxes are ripped and open - gives a look of used product at the price of new!