Kreg KHI Concealed Hinge Jig, Blue

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Calling the Everbilt template a cabinet hinge jig is a bit of a stretch, but as a low-cost way to mark out cabinet hinge positions, it works fine. It also includes the necessary Forstner drill bit, though not the 1/16-inch bit for hinge retaining screws. The best drawer slides combine features like full extension and soft closing with durability for decades of use. Learn what brands and mounts are best for your project. There are removable corner inserts, so the Ryobi jig can be used for round- or square-cornered hinges (though the latter will still need finishing manually with a chisel). A high-quality router bit is included, as is a self-centering drill bit for making the actual hinge holes. Both bits are conveniently stored onboard the jig body.

The Concealed Hinge Jig consists of a glass-filled nylon base with a hole that receives a drill guide. Indexing cams ensure that the jig positions the bit to drill a hole at the required offset — which is dictated by each hinge — and a built-in stop collar ensures that the cup depth is correct every time. There are even holes that you can use to guide a bit for hinge screw holes. The Concealed Hinge Jig comes with a high-quality, carbide tipped bit to ensure great results. True Position Tools offers three models of their jigs. And, a bit confusingly, it doesn’t make it clear when you’d want to choose one versus the other: There are a number of cabinet hinge jigs available that mimic the high-quality Kreg model described above. The BI-DTool has a few features that set it apart from many low-cost rivals. It is made from engineered plastic—a synthetic resin noted for increased durability. Cams provide the usual offsets at 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm, and there’s a depth stop so the jig can be used for framed and frameless doors.

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The jig can flex if too much pressure is applied when routing, so care is needed. Unfortunately, the included router bit is not very good and soon loses sharpness. Those with numerous doors to hang may wish to invest in a better cutter. To use on doors, select the correct holes for your knob or handle and drill holes like you would have with a jig. Buying a door jig is the easy option, but with care, it is possible to make your own. In fact, for cabinet doors, a jig isn’t strictly necessary. If you can measure and mark accurately, hold the drill vertically, and judge the depth of a hole, then a Forstner bit of the appropriate diameter to match the hinge is all that is required. Owners of pillar drills will find the task easier, but a portable drill and a steady hand can get the job done.

Woodworkers know that hardened glue will prematurely dull planer blades and gums drum sander paper, so a quality wood glue scraper is necessary for any workbench. In this guide, learn what scrapers are available for heavy-duty and precision glue cleanups. This concealed hinge drilling jig removes the guesswork when installing cabinet doors. It is extremely simple to use and it guarantees accurate hinge alignment, allowing you to install doors to a perfect fit. With the exception of a cordless drill no other tools are required as it comes complete with a 35mm tungsten tipped hinge bit with depth stop collar, 1.5mm pilot drill bit and location pin. Since depth and placement are critical there is one alternative to a cabinet hinge jig: a drill press with proper setup and an edge guide. Fixed jigs that are initially appealing due to price and the ability to skip measurements. But that makes it less flexible and accurate for perfectly centering your holes. But, not all jigs are made equal and a little research is a must to make sure your door jig will work on your projects:Not sure you’ll have another project and don’t want to shell out a lot of money for you project? As you can tell this jig is not as featured filled as the Kreg concealed hinge jig, but for marking hinge cup centers and hinge screw holes this jig will do the basics. The jig body is manufactured from glass filled nylon and has a central hole for mounting the drill guide and the 35mm TCT drill bit. The two indexing cams rotate through the numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6. The number settings relate to the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the hinge hole. Once the hinge hole is drilled you can then select one of three pilot hole positions to drill the 1.5mm pilot holes for the fixing screws.

The Concealed Hinge Jig allows you to drill cup holes for concealed cabinet door hinges (sometimes called "Euro hinges") using just a drill. The jig positions an included carbide-tipped bit exactly at the proper position and offset, and drills to the perfect depth every time thanks to a depth stop collar. The jig is simple to use, and it ensures that you can mount cabinet doors that fit great and work properly. If your cabinet project involves handles that extend over 12″, you’ll want to go with the True Precision 1935 jig to ensure the accuracy of holes door-to-door. The guide above will prove useful in finding the right jig for full-size interior and exterior doors as well as cabinet doors. Those who want more info or clarification about these tools may well find it below in answers to some common questions about door hinge jigs. Q. Is there a tool to cut out door hinges? For projects with standard sized doors and drawers a simple template will eliminate most measuring mistakes.Its design allows for positioning cabinet knobs or handles on the door or drawer in infinite settings through sliding adjustments.

If your DIY skills are stretched to the max with measuring and drilling, a cabinet knob jig template might be best for you. For a large project or professional woodworker, the Original Cabinet Hardware Jig from True Position Tools is the best on the market. A heavy door (often called a solid core door) should have a minimum of three hinges to spread the load and prevent it from dropping. In extreme cases, such as large oak external doors, four hinges may be necessary. Q. What kind of router do I need for door hinges?It is easy to be critical, but for a one-off job, or for someone who has a pillar drill to set depth, the Everbilt does the job at a fraction of the price of most competitors. So why not invest in the best hinge jig from Kreg AND their class leading drawer slide jig and cabinet hardware jig?