Cabinet (concealed) hinges

[ldoodle]

Hey,

What drill bit is used to make the round cut out for the hinge to sit into on the door itself.

I've fitted out my shed with custom stuff and when looking at hinges decided on face-mounted (but still recessed) butt style because I couldn't find what I needed to make the hole!

Thanks

 

[ldoodle]

It's not these is it?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/forstner-...tracking url&gclid=COn--bSg-7wCFenjwgoddCYAWA

 

[pinenot]

You can use a Fostner bit, if you have one the right size and preferably a drill press. But the ones I use have wings at 90 deg. to the cutters, these stop any wander and allow the use of a hand held drill...pinenot

 

[foxhole]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hinge-cutter-tct-35mm/11596

 

[ldoodle]

Is TCT so much better than steel? £13 for 1 vs. £35 for 16 would suggest so! Is a DIY'er likely to need a set of 16 vs. 1 (or 2 if you include the 26mm version).

Is that of the 'winged' variety foxhole?

 

[pinenot]

If your creating the holes in melamine faced chipboard or MDF, then the wear rate of the cutting edges is high. If you tend to do a lot of either of these go for the TCT variety, if on the other hand your likely to use only for the one or two jobs throughout it's life, HSS or tool steel will serve well. Be aware that a sharp bit will drill the hole quite smoothly, whilst a blunt (even slightly) will tend to grab and requires a bit of force to drill with. That said, once you gain experience these are quite easy to do, it's wander at the start of drilling that's the problem...pinenot

 

[foxhole]

Is TCT so much better than steel? £13 for 1 vs. £35 for 16 would suggest so! Is a DIY'er likely to need a set of 16 vs. 1 (or 2 if you include the 26mm version).

Is that of the 'winged' variety foxhole?

The hinge cutter is designed just for one job which makes it quick and easy, can be done free hand with ease , will last for 100's of cuts.

 

[ldoodle]

it's wander at the start of drilling that's the problem...pinenot

Make a jig using the bit on first use so it's sharp - keep trying till the jig is perfect?