The location pin is used to determine the distance from the top or bottom of the door and simply pushes into either a 75mm or 100mm location hole. It is extremely simple to use and it guarantees accurate hinge alignment, allowing you to install doors to a perfect fit.

Thanks to its unique clamp, it can be used on doors of any thickness and hinges from 3 to 5 inches in length, in ½-inch increments. As you can probably see, this jig cuts down the plastic by about 90% and has a no-frills approach to providing a simple yet adjustable hinge jig for your concealed cabinet doors. Now that the technical aspects of these invaluable devices have been covered, it’s now time to check out some worthy products. An alternative to this hidden hinge jig, however, could be careful measurement and a self-centering drill bit.Kreg, one of the world’s leading jig makers, does not disappoint with this high-quality precision cabinet door hinge jig. For projects with standard sized doors and drawers a simple template will eliminate most measuring mistakes. But once you drill a fast hole in a door and find a splintered back of the door or drawer, you’ll realize what a blow-out is.

A few door hinge jigs are made of aluminum or steel, which have the durability to withstand years of jobsite use. Guarantees precise hinge alignment every time, eliminating guesswork when installing 35mm concealed hinges to cabinet doors.This jig is a must for any professional or large kitchen project, featuring all metal construction, Made in USA quality, and the ability to quickly and easily layout knob or cabinet hardware hole positions. While making a simple, fixed-hole jig is possible, I advise purchasing one as it is relatively inexpensive for small jobs. Note: Be sure to test one door or drawer first and fully install a handle or knob to verify you have the proper cabinet hardware placement and that the jig is adjusted correctly. After building over 100 custom kitchens, installing thousands of handles and knobs, and using jigs in this guide, you’ll learn what jig is best for your project.

Since depth and placement are critical there is one alternative to a cabinet hinge jig: a drill press with proper setup and an edge guide. It also includes the necessary Forstner drill bit, though not the 1/16-inch bit for hinge retaining screws. Bear in mind ½-inch routers often have ¼-inch collets and therefore can accept the smaller bit; however, ¼-inch routers cannot accept ½-inch bits. However, only a few top brands make these compact saws and the features are similar to a portable table saw.Cabinet door hinges tend to be more uniform (see our article on the best soft close cabinet hinges), but precision when positioning is equally important. As a result, the Milescraft door hinge jig can’t be used with ¼-inch routers unless a different cutter is purchased.

These allow the BI-DTool jig to be used for smaller hinges, though the required cutter is not included. The Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig takes the guesswork out of drilling those holes, and allows you to do it with nothing more than a drill and the carbide-tipped bit that comes with the jig. While this can seem confusing at first, each template is marked with the appropriate size or function. Hinges for full-size exterior and interior doors come in a range of sizes, and the doors themselves can be different thicknesses. The Milescraft jig will fit 1⅜- and 1¾-inch doors as well as hinges from 2½ to 4½ inches, in ½-inch increments.If you have 2-3 doors and a drawer, there’s an alternative: a tape measure, hole punch, and some careful measuring. Cabinet door hinge jigs are simply held to the inside of the door using any convenient woodworking clamps. And, while we started using homemade jigs for a particular cabinet hardware style, some are available today that make manual methods obsolete. But, remembering that accuracy is key, a brand name template from a trusted woodworker brand like Porter Cable is a must. This jig is simple to use, very precise and will make for consistent and fast fitting of concealed hinges.