Most kitchen cabinets would use an overlay concealed hinges. My question is specifically about concealed inset hinges which are slightly different.As a DIYer , yes, my son-in-law has used when making his own cabinets for a utility room
And plans to use them for a kitchen his plans to construck
Thanks, did you forget to post the link to the video?I haven't used it. I just use a combi square and tape measure.
You may want to watch the following video though.
I'm not that experienced and I don't want to drill too deep which apparently is easy to do. So the depth stop is the main rason for getting the jig. It is a bit strange that the screw holes for the hinge are off. Maybe squaring rhe hinge, marking and using a self-centering drill bit is the wat to go.I haven't used it. I just use a combi square and tape measure.
You may want to watch the following video though.
I'm not that experienced and I don't want to drill too deep which apparently is easy to do. So the depth stop is the main rason for getting the jig. It is a bit strange that the screw holes for the hinge are off. Maybe squaring rhe hinge, marking and using a self-centering drill bit is the wat to go.
Thanks, and yes I'll wait for JobAndKnock's advice. I can practice on a test piece or to have the depth set, I can potentially use a router bit rather than a drill bit possibly?Drilling through really isn't that likely. I have a number of 35mm cutters, but my favourite one is a makita branded cutter.
Makita Forstner Bit Concealed Hinge Cutter 35mm
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I drill until the top of the cutter is a couple of mm bellow the surface. I then hoover out the hole, and if required drill a tad deeper. I do however drill a 2mm hole where my pencil mark is to that the point on the hinge cutter falls in to the 2mm hole.
Other than the screw holes for the Kreg, I don't see anything wrong with it, but I wouldn't be tempted to buy one.
If you are willing to wait a day or two, @JobAndKnock might be able to give you more comprehensive advice.
Thanks, and yes I'll wait for JobAndKnock's advice. I can practice on a test piece or to have the depth set, I can potentially use a router bit rather than a drill bit possibly?
Not really. Every hinge manufacturer has their own centres for the positions of the location screws. Many, but not all, jig makers choose to go with the Blum centres. Even there there are different location screw hole diameters depending on whether or not the hinge chosen uses standard screws Euro screws, pre-mounted dowels or is a "screwless" design (i.e uses a lever flip locking mechanism, as found on some Hettich designs).It is a bit strange that the screw holes for the hinge are off.
Best way to square the hinges is to drill the two (or more) 35mm diameter holes for the hinge cups, insert the hinges (loose fit) the align them using a straight edge such as a spirit level or piece of straight, square edge timber, e.g. 2 x 1 PSE (but not CLS which has eased edges).Maybe squaring rhe hinge, marking and using a self-centering drill bit is the wat to go.
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