--- product_id: 1097368 title: "Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30" brand: "milescraft" price: "MX$2439" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Milescraft" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/1097368-milescraft-1213-hinge-mate-30 store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Fits 2.5" to 4.5" hinges Tungsten carbide 1/2" router bit Adjustable cams for 1-3/8" & 1.75" doors Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 **Brand:** milescraft **Price:** MX$2439 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Nail your door installs like a pro—no guesswork, just precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 by milescraft - **How much does it cost?** MX$2439 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/1097368-milescraft-1213-hinge-mate-30) ## Best For - milescraft enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted milescraft brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-in-One Pro Kit:** Includes 8 durable templates plus a premium tungsten carbide router bit—no extra trips to the hardware store needed. - • **Clean, Rounded Corners:** Router bit with ball bearing ensures smooth, professional 5/8" or 1/2" radius mortises—ditch the chisel struggle. - • **Effortless Setup & Use:** Drop-in template design with a sturdy steel frame and door thickness selector knob makes installation quick and foolproof. - • **Smart Storage Solution:** Reusable clamshell packaging doubles as a storage case, keeping your templates organized and ready for your next project. - • **Precision Perfect Every Time:** Adjustable cams and centered tabs guarantee flawless hinge and strike plate mortises on both doors and jambs. ## Overview The Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 300 is a comprehensive door hinge installation kit designed for 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" doors, supporting hinge sizes from 2.5" to 4.5". Featuring a sturdy steel frame, adjustable cams, and 8 durable templates, it enables precise routing of hinges, strike plates, and latch plates. The included tungsten carbide 1/2" router bit with ball bearing ensures clean, rounded mortises without guide bushings. Its drop-in template design and door thickness selector knob simplify setup, while the reusable packaging offers convenient storage. Ideal for DIYers and professionals seeking accuracy and efficiency in door hardware installation. ## Description Product Description 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 1-3/8 in. and 1-3/4 in. doors, and hinges that are 2.5 in., 3 in., 3.5 in., 4 in., and 4.5 in. This kit, is perfect for home improvement projects. With the included 1/2 in. router bit, your router will travel along the edge of the template, creating beautiful hinge mortises. A durable, steel template frame automatically aligns and removes the guess work to get the job done quickly and accurately. The included mounting hardware secures the jig to eliminate rocking or movement when you are routing. This kit will provide you beautiful 5/8 in. or 1/4 in. radii hinges. If you are in need of 90° corners for your hinges, simply chisel the remaining material out. 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. Review: Good design, good value - After reading the reviews on desertcart, I have decided to buy this product in spite of few negative comments left by some users. This is an excellent product and here it is why: 1. I am not a carpenter, however I am an engineer who does some DIY projects without being a pro. So If I can use it, many other people can - no special skills or tricks required. 2. The package offers 8 templates for different size of hinges and locks, coverig most of the sizes available and allowing for both the door and the jambs to be mortised. Templates are not "flimsy", they are made out a stiff plastic, with ribs. The metal frame that supports the templates is sturdy. 3. Adjustments are easy to make and the booklet explains it well. No issues. 4. A router bit is provided, which is nice. Saves on additional time spent to go shop for the bit, in case you do not have one and adds to the value of the package. Sure, the user still needs to pay attention, measure properly, clamp the frame in place, etc. This is true for every carpentry work. As someone who tried before chieseling the hinges out, or routing 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. Review: Great kit for hinges and strike plates. - Complete kit for door hinges and strike plates. I used this on the door for the deadbolt plate and I used it on the jamb for the strike plate. It is easy to set up and works to make a perfectly clean mortise for the plates. I’ve always used chisels and they has worked fine but never leaves the rounded corners like this does with the included router bit. Overall very happy. ## Features - Install hinges from 2.5in. to 4.5in. - Adjustable cams automatically align templates for 1-3/8 in. or 1.75 in. doors - Sturdy steel frame can be used on the door and the jamb, with or without the stop installed. - Durable tungsten carbide 1/2 in. router bit cuts clean, level mortises - Dual-position templates rotate template to achieve 5/8 in. or 1/2 in. radius mortises - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001JEOIFY | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,898 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #134 in Door Hinges | | Brand | Milescraft | | Brand Name | Milescraft | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,531 Reviews | | Finish Type | Black | | Finish Types | Black | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00737888121304 | | Included Components | 2.5" Hinge Template, 3" Hinge Template, 3.5" Hinge Template, 4" Hinge Template, 4.5" Hinge Template | | Item Dimensions L x W | 6"L x 6"W | | Item Type Name | HingeMate300 | | Item Weight | 1.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Milescraft Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1213 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year limited | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Number | 1213 | | Mounting Type | Door Mount | | Product Dimensions | 6"L x 6"W | | UPC | 737888121304 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Milescraft - **Color:** Black - **Finish Type:** Black - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00737888121304 - **Manufacturer:** Milescraft Inc. - **Material:** Metal - **Mounting Type:** Door Mount - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 6"W - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LIgAZK1aL.jpg) ![Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51l3a0hRLFL.jpg) ![Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KI0C5pyPL.jpg) ![Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31v9gm+ZKqL.jpg) ![Milescraft 1213 Hinge Mate 30 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319B56B8I7L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: will it mortise cut door jambs for hinges too?** A: I haven't needed to do a door jam, yet. I was replacing existing doors only. That said, I would think it would allow for cutting door jams as well with the door stop removed. The door stop would keep the router from getting close enough to make a cut. **Q: Will it work with a router with a gide bushing.** A: No guide bushing is required. The included router bit has a ball bearing guide attached, that works with the template, to cut perfectly rounded corners. **Q: I would like to know if this will work for door latchs (also knowen as a back set) and door strikes with 1/4" radius ?** A: Yes, the kit has a template for this standard size to route, roughly 1/8" deep, recess for the 1" x 2 1/4" with 1/4" radius faceplate. If your door does not already have the hole for the plunger, you will need another jig to drill this and to drill the hole for the door knob (one jig does both so they align square). **Q: Could this tool be used on a door that is 1-1/4" thick?** A: The durable steel frame with adjustable cams allows for 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” door settings. Unfortunately, It does not have a 1-1/4" setting. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good design, good value *by L***G on November 18, 2012* After reading the reviews on Amazon, I have decided to buy this product in spite of few negative comments left by some users. This is an excellent product and here it is why: 1. I am not a carpenter, however I am an engineer who does some DIY projects without being a pro. So If I can use it, many other people can - no special skills or tricks required. 2. The package offers 8 templates for different size of hinges and locks, coverig most of the sizes available and allowing for both the door and the jambs to be mortised. Templates are not "flimsy", they are made out a stiff plastic, with ribs. The metal frame that supports the templates is sturdy. 3. Adjustments are easy to make and the booklet explains it well. No issues. 4. A router bit is provided, which is nice. Saves on additional time spent to go shop for the bit, in case you do not have one and adds to the value of the package. Sure, the user still needs to pay attention, measure properly, clamp the frame in place, etc. This is true for every carpentry work. As someone who tried before chieseling the hinges out, or routing 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great kit for hinges and strike plates. *by F***D on November 9, 2025* Complete kit for door hinges and strike plates. I used this on the door for the deadbolt plate and I used it on the jamb for the strike plate. It is easy to set up and works to make a perfectly clean mortise for the plates. I’ve always used chisels and they has worked fine but never leaves the rounded corners like this does with the included router bit. Overall very happy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but needs some modification *by J***Y on October 8, 2020* Okay, so I haven't found another product that is as accurate as this, but I wasn't able to get it that accurate without some add-ons. My main beef with this, aside from the cheesy little screws that they include for attaching the jig to your door, is that the part of the jig that allows you to see where on your tape measure you are is pretty far away from the door itself, forcing you to eyeball the measurement. I can tell you after using the eyeball method while I was replacing the doors in my house, that this is NOT an accurate way to locate your hinge mortise. The next time I used the jig, I did things a little differently: I put the old door underneath the new one, then screwed a scrap of plywood to the end of the door closest to where I was going to cut the mortise (see picture). The plywood sticks out farther than the jig, allowing me to take a measurement from the old door, then get the tape measure right under the little indicator space on the jig, accurately locating it so I could then screw it to the door. I wish there was a different way of attaching the jig, the screws leave a lot to be desired, as the screws have to be placed dead center in the holes, otherwise they pull the jig to one side or the other. The other modification I made was a larger base plate for my trim router, made out of a square of plexiglass that is larger than the jig itself (see picture). This made it easy for me to slide the router around and not worry about dipping one side too much and gouging the mortise. In summary, while there are some annoyances here, this jig does have the ability to be very accurate. I haven't found another that works this well ## Frequently Bought Together - Milescraft 1213 HingeMate300 - For Mortising of Interior Doors, Black - Milescraft 2220 Cornerchisel - Spring Loaded for Squaring Hinge Recesses - Milescraft 1338 Lock Mate PLUS – Self Clamping, Professional Door Lock Installation Kit, Door Lock Jig for Wood/Metal Doors with 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” Thickness. 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