If you do need to make any position adjustments to you hinge see our project here that covers how to adjust concealed hinges and kitchen cupboard doors for full details.

Paper Template for Blum Hinge - FineWoodworking Paper Template for Blum Hinge - FineWoodworking

A few door hinge jigs are made of aluminum or steel, which have the durability to withstand years of jobsite use. Repeat the same for the bottom and also for any other hinges, again remembering to measure from the correct point. By pairing table-saw accuracy with portability and plunge action this saw allows for maximum portability and safety. Some have a single clamp built in, which makes for fast work, though it’s important to make sure the jig is absolutely level.As you should now know what type of door you have and what type of concealed hinge to use it’s now time to get them fitted. Even skilled carpenters usually turn to a door hinge jig to ensure the fast, accurate positioning of door hardware. Owners of pillar drills will find the task easier, but a portable drill and a steady hand can get the job done.

DCT Concealed Cabinet Door Hinge 35mm Template Jig Kit

Using a tape measure, measure and mark with a pencil around 85mm – 100mm down from the top of door on the hinge edge and the same up form the bottom. Use the tables below to work out how many hinges you will need to install to the cabinet door you are fitting to ensure it opens and closes correctly and more importantly doesn’t sag.It also includes the necessary Forstner drill bit, though not the 1/16-inch bit for hinge retaining screws. So why not invest in the best hinge jig from Kreg AND their class leading drawer slide jig and cabinet hardware jig? However, the cutting edges of these tools should never come into direct contact with the jig, so damage should never be a problem.

IKEA Sektion Ultrusta Cabinet Hinge: Making a Template IKEA Sektion Ultrusta Cabinet Hinge: Making a Template

These jigs are usually one size to suit the hinge being used—either 35 millimeters (mm) or 26mm—though some can accommodate both. The Kreg cabinet door hinge jig costs a little more than some competitors but is quick and easy to use, well-made, and produces consistently accurate results. Both materials would easily be damaged by either a router cutter (used with full-size door jigs) or a Forstner bit (used with cabinet jigs). If you have a bench drill it's easier but it can be done with a well charged cordless working on a flat surface. Thanks for providing such clear and well measured drilling specs for the IKEA concealed cabinet hinge.Better quality hinges are generally stronger and hold their shape much longer than their cheaper counterparts. for the door template drill only a pilot hole not the 32 mm so as to allow acurate alignment of the center hole.

Hinge and Mounting Plate Jig - Cup Sizes 26/35mm

Bear in mind ½-inch routers often have ¼-inch collets and therefore can accept the smaller bit; however, ¼-inch routers cannot accept ½-inch bits. It might need more frequent adjustment (to counter sagging) or it might even fail earlier than expected. The mounting plate itself should be positioned so that the vertical line is dead centre to the fixing holes while the horizontal line should be dead centre to the mounting plate itself.

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.