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sunnybob wrote:Any miniature / modelists around?
I have just found out that there are tools available that will ensure my hinge screws get centred in the small hinges I use.
Any pointers to correct terminology and availability would be appreciated.
Sometimes these screws are 2 mm or less diameter, and trying to centre a 1mm pilot hole is challenging with old eyes.
Woodster wrote:No need to faff about, just use these. They’re not exactly expensive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PIECE-HINGE-DR ... 2755&psc=1
9fingers wrote:You don’t need a gadget. Take a drill that just fits the hole in the hinges etc and rotate it gently between fingers to create a small dimple. The pilot drill will then self centre at the lowest point in the dimple.
Bob
Blackswanwood wrote:I recognise the problem Bob and found that when I got a pair of these …
https://www.axminstertools.com/lightcra ... and-107725
… it was a lot easier.
Cheers
Dr.Al wrote:Woodster wrote:No need to faff about, just use these. They’re not exactly expensive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PIECE-HINGE-DR ... 2755&psc=1
I was going to suggest something similar, but I'm not sure they're available with such small drill bits as 1 mm. I think I'd be interested in getting some smaller ones if such a thing exists.
RogerS wrote:Dr.Al wrote:Woodster wrote:No need to faff about, just use these. They’re not exactly expensive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PIECE-HINGE-DR ... 2755&psc=1
I was going to suggest something similar, but I'm not sure they're available with such small drill bits as 1 mm. I think I'd be interested in getting some smaller ones if such a thing exists.
Don't forget that the drill sizes are Imperial
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droogs wrote:get yourself a large gimlet, they are about 3mm in dia and pointy so will fit the coutersink in the hinge and mark the centre for drilling
https://engineeringlearn.com/wp-content ... t-Tool.jpg
Dr.Al wrote:
I was going to suggest something similar, but I'm not sure they're available with such small drill bits as 1 mm. I think I'd be interested in getting some smaller ones if such a thing exists.
Woodster wrote:Dr.Al wrote:
I was going to suggest something similar, but I'm not sure they're available with such small drill bits as 1 mm. I think I'd be interested in getting some smaller ones if such a thing exists.
I thought I had three but I’ve just checked and the large Makita one is 3mm and the small unbranded one has a 2mm bit. Both have been a very useful addition to the toolbox, off centre screws in hinges looks really naff!
If I needed one as small as 1mm and couldn’t find one I’d make my own jig with a piece of brass rod with a 1mm hole in it. Easily done on a lathe.
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