HOW DO WE CUT/DRILL ROUND HOLES IN KITCHEN CUPBOARD DOORS FOR HINGES TO FIT IN?

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HOW DO WE CUT/DRILL ROUND HOLES IN KITCHEN CUPBOARD DOORS FOR HINGES TO FIT IN?

Answer 1

Kitchen Door Hinge Cutter

Answer 2

Door Hinge Cutter

Answer 3

The 'hidden' hinge on most cabinets is often referred to as a "Blum hinge" (pronounced 'bloom'), because that manufacturer made popular a machine for boring those cup holes for the hinges, and manufactures the hinges themselves.



These hinges can usually be adjusted a small amount, to help square up doors, etc.



The 'drill bit' most often used for these types of hinges is a 35, or 40 mm forstner bit, in either the boring machine made for these hinges, or in a drill press, though you can get a jig to do it by hand. (Don't forget, you don't want to drill all the way through, heheh)



The problem you will have is the void left by the original hinge placement... you may actually want to consider switching to a different hinge altogether.



Here are some links to check out -

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1633&filter=hinge%20bit

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2406

http://www.rockler.com/CategoryView.cfm?Cat_ID=45



I would seriously recommend that you talk to a cabinet installer, or small cabinet shop. Either of those would already own the necessary tools, and if necessary, have the ability to make a new piece of trim, or even a new door, to match your existing cabinetry, if relocating the hinge is a problem.



Have Fun

Answer 4

Are you sure you don't want to wait until tomorrow just to see if you're going to do any more punching?? *wink* But if you are sure the rage has passed, you can do two things. One...... keep punching (thus relieving more rage) and then take a saw and even out a nice opening in the cabinet which you can now fill with glass so that you now have a see through cabinet. ORRRR you could fix it by getting some stiff particle board and then apply lots of wood puddy around the whole...... let it dry....... sand it..... stain it..... and voila! You are fixed. Here's hoping no more punching will be necessary. ;)

Answer 5

Hi



You would need a Forstner bit for drilling this job that will create a flat bottom hole, I use a cordless power drill with care.My drills bits were these below.

http://www.toolbug.co.uk/kitchen-cupboard-door-hinge-hole-cutter-drills-p-26.html

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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HOW DO WE CUT/DRILL ROUND HOLES IN KITCHEN CUPBOARD DOORS FOR HINGES TO FIT IN?

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Answer 8

I don't think you can rent a set of Multi spur bits, any way you will need one, they are design to be used in a drill press but they can also be used with a regular drill for small ( non-repetitive) job. This tool will allow you to copy the diameter and the dept of your existing hole. Also there are other types of wood drill that will also do the job as well, but is very hard to imagine your problem unless you can be more specific. Check this out: http://images.meredith.com/wood/pdf/drill-press-speed-chart.pdf

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Answer 10

Take them to a local cabinetmaker and get him to do it for you, it should only cost a few dollars cheeper than buying something you will not use again. If his is nice enough he prob wont charge you

Answer 11

Here is what your after.

Answer 12

You are looking for a forstner bit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit#Forstner_bit You can buy them individually or in sets. Since they are a specialty tool they are more expensive than regular drill bits. If this is the only project you will need it for I'd buy only the one you need. Practice on a piece of scrap or cheap wood before you drill the cabinet.

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Answer 15

please use all the above info help but you are looking for a forstner bit

Answer 16

Mark the position where the new holes have to go for the hinges.Then using a small drill just drill it into the wood a little way.Do that to all the holes need,line up the door and screw the screws home........good luck.

Answer 17

You can get a special drill bit for this. I got mine from B&Q, but try any of the big DIY places especialy Wicks.

Answer 18

a counter sink for a drill but speak to local diy store who can tell you which is best for the hinge your using have fun

Answer 19

There is a cutter just for this job. I believe there are two sizes so measure the hinge diameter. I think Screwfix sell them, or any good tool shop should.

Answer 20

You need a router and quite a bit of practice.