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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.

selection of hinges for doors
Hinges for doors should be of high quality.

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.

special drill
When installing furniture connecting elements, it is convenient to use a drill, where a special drill is used.

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.

Fasten the loop
Screw the hinge strictly at 90 degrees in relation to the door.

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.

quality drills
Choose quality drills.

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.

The hinges decided
They decided to install the hinges in place so as not to get on the shelf in the closet.

It is installed in the intended middle of the hole. Attach the drill to a screwdriver or drill.

cabinet mounting tools
To mount the cabinet, you need to have a drill and other tools.

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.

The drill will help
The drill will help you make the hole to the required depth.

Manufacturers also offer drills for non-standard hinges and special attachments for professional milling machines.

fasten the hinges
There are special screws with which to fasten the hinges.

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.

drilling
Take measurements carefully before drilling.

The most popular is the 35 mm diameter. It is practically universal: hinges for any furniture can be installed in such a hole.

drill
It is advisable to practice on a piece of chipboard before drilling a hole in the door.

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.

drilling
Take measurements carefully before drilling.

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.
Screwdriver
A screwdriver will help unscrew the hinges.

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.

how many loops
First, you must decide how many hinges you will install and their exact location.

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.

Furniture hinges
Furniture hinges, attached after processing the base with such a tool, "sit" smoothly and securely.

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.

screwing in the hinges
Consult a professional for the correct twisting of the hinges.

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.

milling elements
Select milling elements in specialized stores.

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.

cabinet served
In order for the cabinet to serve for a long time, you need to adjust the hinges on the doors in all directions at once.

Other craftsmen advise using a regular pen drill (no modernization), and then work the hole with a chisel.

screwdriver
You should always have a screwdriver close at hand.

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

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