3 Pc Hinge Drill Bit Set Self Center - $5

[jussi]

http://www.amazon.com/Hinge-Drill-Self-Center-Cabinet/dp/B000Y13TOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1283312587&sr=1-2

[eezlock]

3 pcs hinge drill bit set-$5

Good price on theses bits for sure. I use the one closest to 1/4" to drill shelf pin holes in cabinet sides when making adjustable shelves...works real good too!

[Mr__Bill]

I have a set very similar to those, even bubble packaged the same way (Harbor Freight). If you look closely at the picture you will see that the tip has a very short 45deg bevel. It's very hard with a hand held drill for me to have it perfectly at 90 deg. If it's not then the guide puts the drill bit off center and you can't really see where it's going to drill the hole. Some time ago I had one, from I think Stanly, that had the Bevel and a small ring that was sized to fit the hole in I expect Stanly hinges. You could feel when it was right. I installed hundreds of loose pin back flap hinges with it and only do to gross negligence on my part were any of the screws off-center.

Now my problem with the current set may be indicative of the quality of the tool that I bought from HF, but I believe it's the design that leads to my problem.

I do not mean to impune the quality of HF tools or offend anyone who has the tool and likes it. Nor do I suggest that the tool the OP linked to is indeed the same as the HF tool, I offer only my opinions based on limited observations in an effort to provide information, that may indeed be erroneous, so others may make an informed decision.

Bill

ps my HF set cost about 5 bucks, wish I still had that 5 bucks

[chopnhack]

LOL, oh Bill....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cycXuYzmzNg&feature=related

This is not intended towards anyone, just a relevant and humorous link for the folks who have had a rough time here of late. Enjoy

[tbarn]

I threw them in on an order I was about to place. Might as well add to the tool pile
Not sure on the quality but for $5 I figured why not. I have one size already and as Mr_Bill said if you don't line it up just right they can be worse than not using one in the first place.

[Mr__Bill]

LOL, oh Bill....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cycXuYzmzNg&feature=related

This is not intended towards anyone, just a relevant and humorous link for the folks who have had a rough time here of late. Enjoy

Thanks, love that clip!

Bill

[chopnhack]

He is pretty funny! His other clip on alternative life style being the new strait is also pretty funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in9SiDtJLaU&feature=related

[Pappy]

I have a set very similar to those, even bubble packaged the same way (Harbor Freight). If you look closely at the picture you will see that the tip has a very short 45deg bevel. It's very hard with a hand held drill for me to have it perfectly at 90 deg. If it's not then the guide puts the drill bit off center and you can't really see where it's going to drill the hole. Some time ago I had one, from I think Stanly, that had the Bevel and a small ring that was sized to fit the hole in I expect Stanly hinges. You could feel when it was right. I installed hundreds of loose pin back flap hinges with it and only do to gross negligence on my part were any of the screws off-center.

Now my problem with the current set may be indicative of the quality of the tool that I bought from HF, but I believe it's the design that leads to my problem.

I do not mean to impune the quality of HF tools or offend anyone who has the tool and likes it. Nor do I suggest that the tool the OP linked to is indeed the same as the HF tool, I offer only my opinions based on limited observations in an effort to provide information, that may indeed be erroneous, so others may make an informed decision.

Bill

ps my HF set cost about 5 bucks, wish I still had that 5 bucks

I have a set from Rockler and my opinion is close to the same. On larger jobs like door hinges they work ok but on smaller hinges the accuracy just isn't there.

[cabinetman]

I have a set very similar to those, even bubble packaged the same way (Harbor Freight). If you look closely at the picture you will see that the tip has a very short 45deg bevel. It's very hard with a hand held drill for me to have it perfectly at 90 deg. If it's not then the guide puts the drill bit off center and you can't really see where it's going to drill the hole. Some time ago I had one, from I think Stanly, that had the Bevel and a small ring that was sized to fit the hole in I expect Stanly hinges. You could feel when it was right. I installed hundreds of loose pin back flap hinges with it and only do to gross negligence on my part were any of the screws off-center.

Now my problem with the current set may be indicative of the quality of the tool that I bought from HF, but I believe it's the design that leads to my problem.

I do not mean to impune the quality of HF tools or offend anyone who has the tool and likes it. Nor do I suggest that the tool the OP linked to is indeed the same as the HF tool, I offer only my opinions based on limited observations in an effort to provide information, that may indeed be erroneous, so others may make an informed decision.

Bill

ps my HF set cost about 5 bucks, wish I still had that 5 bucks

I agree with what Bill said. IMO, with the vix type bits and also a spring loaded punch, it's very easy to have the tool slightly skewed when making a punch hole. Slightly off will make the insertion of the screw either pull the hinge out of place, or not allow the head to seat properly. For some hinge assemblies, like a piano hinge, or a butt hinge, offset heads may not allow the hinge to work properly.

I use a scratch awl and eyeball the center for punching. That gives me a more centered hole.

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There is no intention to offend anyone in their choice of what tools to use, or their method in using the tools, or that their decision to purchase these tools are an indicator of poor judgment. Furthermore, there is no suggestion that an individual using these tools may utilize an improper procedure, or is inept at performing the the intended function of said tools. There is also no suggestion that tools and accessories that are sold at a reduced amount are inferior in any way to tools similar, of any brand, sold at their regular price.
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