Suitable for square corner 102 / 76mm hinges and eclipse radius corner hinges with quick, easy and accurate set-up. Some have a single clamp built in, which makes for fast work, though it’s important to make sure the jig is absolutely level. The Porter-Cable door hinge jig takes top spot for doors because of its versatility and affordability, though care is needed to ensure accuracy. Our top pick, the Porter-Cable door hinge jig, uses a ¼-inch bit, whereas the versatile Milescraft door hinge jig uses a ½-inch bit. The number settings relate to the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the hinge hole.

Cabinet door hinge jigs are simply held to the inside of the door using any convenient woodworking clamps.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. If you have 2-3 doors and a drawer, there’s an alternative: a tape measure, hole punch, and some careful measuring. 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. After building over 100 custom kitchens, installing thousands of handles and knobs, and using jigs in this guide, you’ll learn what jig is best for your project. A cabinet knob jig is a plastic sheet with pre-drilled holes for the most popular knob and handle spacing.

However, the cutting edges of these tools should never come into direct contact with the jig, so damage should never be a problem.The Milescraft door hinge jig is a template system that provides guides not just for door hinges but for the door jamb, strike plate, and latch plate. Self Centering Bits: After carefully drilling or routing your hinges, you’ll need perfectly centered hinge holes with a vix bit set. Owners of pillar drills will find the task easier, but a portable drill and a steady hand can get the job done.

For projects with standard sized doors and drawers a simple template will eliminate most measuring mistakes. I recommend the True Position Tools jig because of its reputation for being precisely square and made from high-quality materials throughout.The DIY jig only has two parts that could either be joined by creating a slot in one with a router and attaching the other to it or by simply screwing the two together. This jig style is more straightforward to set up – and is best when used with Kreg’s popular face clamp. From cabinets to passage doors the best hinge jigs will allow for a fast and accurate installation of concealed hinges, hidden hinges and even full sized doors. Concealed hinges are great for mounting cabinet doors because they stay out of sight, they’re adjustable, and they work very well.