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   Frank Vucolo | Jun 21, 2008 02:44am | #1

   I use a forstner bit mounted in a drill press. Set up a fence on the drill press table and you can drill them all with one setup.

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   Jamie_Buxton | Jun 21, 2008 02:44am | #2

   There's lots of ways to skin that cat, and everybody has a favorite.  Some folks like a 35 mm forstner, either handheld or in a drill press.   I prefer a plunge router, a half-inch straight bit, and a template guide.   It gives me a hole exactly where I want it, and there's no chance of drilling through the door.

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   jrogerh | Jun 22, 2008 11:30pm | #7

   I like the idea of using a router rather than manhandling a large door up to my drill press table.  Where do you get the template?

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   Jamie_Buxton | Jun 23, 2008 03:43am | #8

   I made it.   IIRC, I had a holesaw which was the right diameter to make the template.  The spec for the hinge says that the hole should be 37 mm diameter.  When you examine the hinge, it turns out that 37 mm is not a critical dimension.  The hole is really just clearance for the hinge to operate.  The cup on the hinge doesn't need to fit tightly in the hole.  In fact, for some hinges, there isn't much of a cup at all.  What holds the hinge on to the door is the screws.   That is, you needn't worry about making a hole which is exactly 37 mm.   A little larger will work just fine.   On my template, I put a stop to establish the dimension generally called "bore distance", and made the stop adjustable so I could set the hinges at different bore distances depending on application. 

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   Cincinnati | Jun 23, 2008 06:36am | #9

   That's why I like the jig for the hand held drill. It's easy and accurate, holding the drill bit perpendicular to the door. However, if I had a full set of cabinet doors to drill, I wouldn't hesitate to set-up a drilling jig on my drill press.Greg•••••••
   Exo 35:30-35

   Edited 6/23/2008 12:05 am by Cincinnati

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   Len | Jun 21, 2008 02:45am | #3

   Take a look at this link.

   http://www.hingedummy.info/europeanhingeinstallation.htm

   I use one of these to keep the bit straight and there is a depth stop on it. I attach a piece of plywood to the bottom with a fence to set the distance to the edge.

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   Or you could go with one of these.

   http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=32263&cat=1,180,42311

   Len

   "You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox

   
   

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   USANigel | Jun 21, 2008 04:06pm | #4

   1 3/8" forsner bit will do the job but if you have many holes to do get a 35mm carbide tipped bit for the job. Can be had for $15 with some looking.

   Setup: common placing for the hole is 3 mm from the door edge to the hole edge. Approx 21mm or 13/16 to the 35mm hole center. 13mm or 1/2" deep.

   Best to use a drill press because of the very short guide point on the cutter. You can set up a guide strip with marks on it to quickly position the door for drilling. Set the depth stop on the drillpress.

   This can be done by hand held but you better be good and steady.

   A quick option is to buy a cheap euro style door and finish drilling the hinge holes through then clamp the drilled section to your door. Just be careful of the depth.

   Mount your hinges when done. To mount the hinge plates to your cabinet box. Cut a 4" strip of scrap the same length as your doors. drill hinge holes in the same places. Hold this strip in place of the door location and screw on the plates. Unclip the hinges and snap on the doors. Adjust as needed.

   
   

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   Edited 6/21/2008 9:07 am ET by USAnigel

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   Dave45 | Jun 21, 2008 04:06pm | #5

   I use an inexpensive plastic marking guide to locate and mark the center of the hinge cup and a 35mm Forsner bit in my drill press.  IIRC, I got the marking guide at Home Despot - as well as a couple of guides for marking holes for drawer pulls, door knobs, etc.

   I have a couple of setup jigs at the drill press for the cup depth, and drill one in a piece of scrap before I start drilling my doors.

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   Cincinnati | Jun 21, 2008 05:55pm | #6

   Here's a couple of options for you, least expensive to most expensive. I chose the middle one. Comes complete with a Forestner bit. Just depends on what your needs—volume— is.

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?sku=10250&cs=1

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?sku=5878&cs=1

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?sku=10940&cs=1

   Greg

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   Exo 35:30-35