Steel doors are known for their strength and durability but one wrong move with a drill can leave an ugly hole in your door.
How to drill hinge holes insteel door.
Lubricating the bit reduces friction and heat buildup which makes drilling easier and your bits last longer.
See how easy it is to make a mistake.
Self centering hinge bit no.
For drilling holes in steel that s 1 8 in.
3 4 screws 291 general tools self centering hinge bits are ideal for drilling exact pilot holes in cabinet and door hinges and door buts.
On a wooden door i know the stiles are solid material even for hollow core doors so drilling new holes is no problem.
Video showing how to make drill holes in mdf board in order to fit cupboard concealed hinges.
This means on the non hinge side you d measure 1 8 inch less so the centerline is the same on both sides of the door and the hole saw pilot bit holes line up.
A quick simple video tutorial howing how we drill our kitchen doors with the hinge drilling kit to fit standard 35mm kitchen hinges.
Fortunately these holes are fairly easy to patch and repair using epoxy resin fillers designed for automotive bodies.
4 or more for 21 06 ea.
For easier to drill metals like aluminum brass or cast iron lubrication isn t usually necessary.
Can i drill new hinge screw holes on a steel door.
The chamfered drill guide centers inside the hinge s screw hole for a perfect pilot hole and also protects the point during storage.
Details about hinge drill bit set pilot hole door drawer gold silver high speed steel.
I m trying to replace the hinges with new ones but all the hinges in the store don t have holes that line up with the ones on the original hinges.
Hinge drill bit set pilot hole door drawer gold silver high speed steel.