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Master craftsman Dale Nish taught me how to make an amazing wood-hinge for boxes. A wooden dowel is cut into segments, a shallow hole is drilled in the center of each dowel and a small pin is inserted into the hole for the dowel segments to pivot on.
I've made thousands of boxes using this style of hinge and I have designed four drill jigs to precisely drill the hole in the center of dowel segments (the most difficult task). These jigs are available as a complete kit or as individual drill jigs.
Wood-Hinge Drill Kit (Imperial) Without Rods:
Kit includes 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch drill bit holders; 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch drill jigs; 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch drill bits; and a 1/16 inch Allen wrench.
1/16 inch drill bit is used with 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch diameter dowels.
1/8 inch drill bit is used for the 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch diameter dowels.
Opposing set screws hold the drill bit securely and allow for adjustment of the hole depth.
Rod kits are available for separate purchase.
Well worth the money and saves time. High quality and easy to use.
The drill kit worked perfectly. I started with the 1/4 inch dowel centering jig. I figured if I could do the 1/4 inch dowel the larger sizes would be easier. It worked perfectly and I like that there is enough tension on the wood hinge that the box top stays up without falling to the closed position. Thank you!
quick response to the order.
Rob, I haven’t had a chance to use the product, but watching you I know I will love it!
The jig was excellent. Not only did it center the bit but the guage let me know when my self made dowel rod diameter was too large.
