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Tricks of the Trade continued from page 26 A Hinge-drilling Template When installing surface-mount hinges on cabinet doors, I've found that I can increase accuracy and efficiency by using a shop-made template to drill the holes. I make the Place hinge on top of block and mark location of screw holes I i i I 1 *vT~l Q 1 t* 1 I m......„ i A 3d nail projects into the gap to center the jig template from 3/4"-thick plywood that I've cut to the exact length and width of the open hinge. Laying the hinge on the template, I mark the location of the screw holes, then drill appropriately sized pilot holes through them using a drill press. I also lay out two holes along the vertical centerline of the template, then drill them to snugly accept two 3d finish nails. To use the template, I first fit my door into its opening, shimming around the perimeter with cardboard shims to create a gap all around the door. I then position the template at each of the hinge locations with the centerline 3d nails projecting into the gap to align the template. All that's left to do is to drill the hinge holes through the template into the cabinet and door. It works perfectly every time. Roger Amrol Columbia, South Carolina Wrenches as Calipers When turning parts for chairs and other furniture, I often have to turn tenons on the ends of spindles. Rather than setting up a caliper for each size of tenon, I raid my mechanics tool box and find the appropriate size open-end wrench to use as a gauge. PW Sam Gribbly Catskill, New York 3/4" plywood block is the exact width and length of open hinge Use shims to maintain a consistent gap Why pay more just for the label? These high-quality German-made Hirsch chisels and carver sets are hand forged from high-carbon steel and hardened to Rc61 (56 for micro tools) for durability. The hornbeam handles are shaped for comfort and control. Firmer Chisels - $14.50 to $18.00 or $87.00 for set of 6 (55J01.60); Cabinetmaker's Carver Set of 4 - $54.50 (61S01.04); Micro Carver Set of 3 - $32.5 (61S01.03). Great value in finely made chisels. For more information, call for a free catalog or visit us online. Shipping and N.Y. sales tax extra. 1-800-683-8170 www.leevalley.com |LceVklley&aeRtCas Lee Valley Tools Ltd., 814 Proctor Ave., Ogdensburg, N.Y. CIRCLE NO. 134 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. CIRCLE NO. 155 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
