Janello Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I have no experience with this and I'm looking for some advise. I see there is a large spectrum of options from a $300. blum jig to an $11. template used with a 35mm forstner bit. The problem I see with the cheaper store bought jigs is depth of holes being hard to keep accurate. I'm thinking a hand made mdf template/jig to use with a router and bushing guide would be the cheapest and most effective way. I could incorporate a depth gauge for the bit right on the template. Does this sound like a good idea? If so where can i find the hinge hole locations/dimensions for setting this jig up? If buying one is the better option, what ones have you folks used and suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Don't over think it. A drill press and vix bit is all that you need. Cut a scrap strip to set the distance from fence for the big hole. Mark your fence for the ends if each door. The depth 99.9% of the time is the thickness of your Forster bit or just shy, eyeball it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer_J Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Don't over think it. A drill press and vix bit is all that you need. Cut a scrap strip to set the distance from fence for the big hole. Mark your fence for the ends if each door. The depth 99.9% of the time is the thickness of your Forster bit or just shy, eyeball it. That's it. If you don't have a Drill press you can get one of those devices that hold a corded drill. Sent from my thumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 That's it. If you don't have a Drill press you can get one of those devices that hold a corded drill. Sent from my thumbs Hell you can get a cheap harbor freight bench top special and set it up just for doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Crawford Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 First time I had a project requiring that style hinge other than seeing them on some kitchen cabinet doors I know nothing about them so I bought one of these http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32263&cat=1,180,42311 Rather expensive but does a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I've never used anything but a drill press, and VIX bit for the little screws. I've never had a fancy fence on a drill press-just a piece of wood held in place with a couple of c-clamps. Test in scrap until you get one like you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Divetta Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I use these hinges all the time and PB and spencer j are dead on .... Use a simple fence on your drill press or if you don't have a drill press make jig out of a strip of material that will register against the back edge of your door with the holes drilled in the correct position clamp the jig to the back of the door and use a Forster bit to drill by hand... As pb said the depth is usually just shy of the thickness of your bit..... Put a hinge in each hole and press a long straight edge against the inside edge of the square plates where the screw holes are and that will line them up square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks gang. With this advise, I surely was over thinking it. I have a Jet bench top that I now found a new use for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I prefer using Salice hinges over Blum. They are heavier duty and the reveal (distance from the edge of the door to the edge of your hine) is always constant with all (full overlay, half overlay and inset) plus all opening angles (90-110-155 & 165 degrees). Last ... easiest hinge to adjust. One last thing .. Salice invented the Euro Hinge. Great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'll look into those. Thanks for the tip Bobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Salice are the ones I use too. Woodworkers Supply gets them to me next day with regular shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_in_SD Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I use a simple jig I bought years ago from rockler for drilling the 35 mm cup hinges. Can use drill with fostner bit. Item controls position and depthhttp://www.rockler.com/concealed-hinge-jig-it-system I did notice several reviews mentioned a plastic washer that melts and screws up the depth. I got mine years ago and I have a metal washer so never saw the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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