wrote:
In my work, I rarely build more than a "one off" to replace a cabinet.
Haven't done a kitchen full of cabinets in 20 years... don't miss it! I
used to use a plastic jig with index lines to mark where I drilled for
hidden hinges. Marked, then off to the drill press. My little gauge is
long lost (see the Rockler version) and I have simply marked my doors one
at a time since I will usually do no more than two to six doors on a replacement.

But one of my amigos is going to build a few cabinets for himself and
wants to put concealed hinges on the doors. I am used to measuring and
for multiple doors or hardware pieces I always make a marking jig. (That
way, if I screw up everything is wrong!) He can't measure well, doesn't
understand jigs, and has no drill press.

I found this, and remember it was quite a bit more $$ in an earlier
iteration. Gets great reviews, and even comes with that pesky 35mm bit
with carbide cutters! Seems like a helluva steal, but just interested to
see if anyone has used one of these. They sell them everywhere, about this price:

https://www.amazon.com/Kreg-Company-.../dp/B01JQ74FMQ

Seems he could just clamp with a couple of squeeze clamps and drill away
after getting set up. Certainly inexpensive enough to buy for the few
cabinets he is going to make. Would really like to try it out myself!

Anyone use one of these? Thoughts? Keep in mind this isn't a production
tool and he isn't opening a shop. He might do about 6=8 doors on this first go around.

Robert


The only concern I might have is with the cam adjustmnts that position the
jig from the stile edge of the door. That distance, normally 1/8" on euro
hinges, is critical. Too far away from the edge and the door will rub the
face frame every time the door is opened or closed.