How make holes
To install the connecting fixtures, use a household or professional power tool and a special drill for furniture hinges. With it, you can achieve the desired hole depth and diameter.
The device easily removes excess material. We will tell you which drills are used in the assembly of furniture.
What is a furniture hinge drill
Milling type tool. It is used to create a notch in the material. After use, a smooth blind hole is obtained, into which the loop is inserted.
When choosing, it is important to take into account the thickness of the panel and select a device whose diameter will match the parameters of the hinge. Used to work with sheet materials - chipboard, chipboard and MDF.
Varieties of drills for furniture hinges
To install the hinges, drills of different diameters are used. The attachment is selected depending on the size of the furniture hinge bowl.
Forstner drill
This tool is used to create a blind hole. It consists of a head with 2-4 sharp points and another centering point.
It is installed in the intended middle of the hole. Attach the drill to a screwdriver or drill.
The head can have a diameter of 26, 35, 40 mm. Usually the hole is made to a depth of 9 mm.
Other
Other drills are also available in several diameters: 26, 35, 40 mm. The most popular cutters are 35 mm, since such hinges are in greatest demand.
Manufacturers also offer drills for non-standard hinges and special attachments for professional milling machines.
How to choose a drill
The most important thing is to clarify the dimensions of the fittings. It depends on them what size drill you need to purchase.
The most popular is the 35 mm diameter. It is practically universal: hinges for any furniture can be installed in such a hole.
When buying, you need to pay attention to the quality of the material. Products from HSS (high speed steel) have the best performance. Such a drill will not become blunt, will not leave chips on the product.
How to cut a loop hole correctly
For work, you will need a drill or screwdriver, as well as several additional devices:
- awl;
- screwdriver or bit for self-tapping screws.
How to properly drill a hole for a furniture hinge:
- apply markings on the facade of the product, mark the center (at a distance of 22-23 mm from the edge);
- measure the height of the bowl to match the depth of the hole. If the bowl rises incorrectly, the façade will be damaged.
In order not to drill through the part, you can use a special stop.The stem is attached directly to the tool or drill.
The device will help to maintain the proportions when drilling, but nevertheless, you should not forget about accuracy. Limiters will come in handy in the work of a novice home craftsman.
Advice. For the structure to work properly, the bowl must fit entirely into the hole, but not rest against the stove.
Experienced craftsmen recommend that beginners practice on the remnants of the material. Usually, 16 mm sheets are used for furniture, which is less than the size of the drill.
Therefore, before work, it is necessary to learn how to adjust the depth of entry of the tool.
Advice. To shorten the working time, you can slightly change the angle of inclination of the tool. Then it will be possible to remove excess material from the part faster, and the drill will not overheat.
Forstner's drill is an inexpensive tool, it is better to purchase it before starting furniture assembly. But if a special device is not at hand, you can replace it with a feather drill for wood.
Some craftsmen recommend grinding off the center spike, leaving 1.5 mm for hitching to the tree. It is also necessary to grind off the cutting edges horizontally, leaving 1 mm spikes along the edges.
Other craftsmen advise using a regular pen drill (no modernization), and then work the hole with a chisel.
The instrument must be tuned to a low speed. You can also drill a hole for the loop with a homemade "ballerina" by choosing the center with a chisel.
Video: how to properly drill a hole for the hinges and screw the facade to the cabinet
