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I have used PC and enjoyed it. Make sure you keep spare parts. Employees don’t mind specialty tools like the actual owner does.
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I have used PC and enjoyed it. Make sure you keep spare parts. Employees don't mind specialty tools like the actual owner does.
Kelly
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Bruce, I owned a Bosch template guide, easy to set up - really idiot proof - one problem, there are hand knobs that must be adjusted when you transfer from jamb to the door itself, and for the life of me and the Skil-Bosch service, just couldn't keep them from falling off. If you are thinking of buying a template,try looking around for a old Stanley setup, just about the best- in all around and will take wear and tear. One more thing, it could save a lot of money-- just make it out of plywood-works just as well - doesn't look as professional, but looking at the hinges placement on a new door, you could never tell what template was used. Good Luck!
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Bruce:
In the 70's I used a stanley template, and in the 80's I used a PC template. Now I use a Bosch -they are all about the same template. For the money -you cannot go wrong.
*I use a Milwaukee kit and am very satisfied. The parts fit in a metal box and there are basically only five different pieces.
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Any opinions on door hinge templates. PC vs.Bosch vs. the more inexpensive plastic. Cost is not the object, doing the job with the least fuss is.