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Rob Cosman's Wood-Hinge Individual Jigs: 1/2 inch

Original price $77.00 - Original price $77.00
Original price
$77.00
$77.00 - $77.00
Current price $77.00
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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 jigs to precisely drill the hole in the center of dowel segments (the most difficult task).  

Product Details

  • Four individual wood-hinge drill jig sizes available: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 3/4"

  • Each individual wood-hinge drill jig includes one dowel jig, drill bit holder, drill bit, and Allen wrench.

  • 1/4" & 3/8" drill jigs come with a 1/16" drill bit.

  • 1/2" & 3/4" drill jigs come with a 1/8" drill bit.

  • Opposing set screws hold the drill bit securely in the holder and allows for adjustment of the hole depth.

  • Port holes in drill bit holder expel the sawdust to prevent clogging.

    You may also like a copy of of my video "Wood-Hinge Box" which shows you step-by-step how to build a wood-hinge box.  Please go to our "Video"collection and add the Wood-Hinge Box video (DVD or On Demand) to your cart.  

     

     

    Customer Reviews

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    BullheadBart
    Problem Solved!

    After making several attempts to make my own jig, I finally gave in and bought Rob's 1/2" drill jig. I love it. It works perfectly and this problem is solved. Now I can move on to honing my other skills to make the best box possible.

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    Tracy Pendleton
    Dowels do not fit

    Stock 1/2" dowels do not fit in the jig without me first having to sand them down a fair amount first. A tight fit is nice to help ensure centering, but not this tight.

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    Brian Skinner
    An essential tool for boxes.

    I have bought the 3/8" and 1/2" Wood Hinge jigs and they are absolutely perfect. Having two sizes allows me to vary the dimensions of the boxes I make for friends and family, and they are very popular gifts. Properly used, they are foolproof.

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    James Bernal
    The best quality

    Awesome, the customer service was the best and everything I got was so perfect.

    Thank you