Hinge boring systems

[Mike Goetzke]

I'm currently working on a full set of cabinets for or kitchen and trying to justify this:

http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/Somme...oductinfo/SHB/

(Hard to do since I have a drill press and 35mm bit)


Mike

[Mike Heidrick]

Here is the one I bought - kept me from buying an ecopress LOL. NExt challenge is to just have the cnc do all three holes.


http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/Somme...oductinfo/SHB/



Detailed DescriptionOur hand-clamped boring jig drills a 35mm hole and two aligning 8mm holes at the same setting, which allows you to accurately install your hinges with ease and speed. No screwdriver is needed to install, just a hammer to lightly tap the hinges in place. The hinges have special plastic inserts around screws which stay imbedded in wood; hinge can then be unscrewed if needed while finishing etc. The jig has adjustable stops which allow for different overlays. We use setting number 2 for 1/2" overlay, number 3 for 3/8" overlay. The cast aluminum alloy frame also incorporates a dept-adjustable carbide-tipped 35mm bit with spurs for clean holes in solid wood, veneers or melamine. The Easty Bore is a strong, versatile unit for shops of all sizes!

SM923512 35mm Replacement Bit
SM9700887 8mm Replacement Bit

[Mike Heidrick]

Great minds think alike Mike! I had the rockler jig it setup - I sold it when I got the sommerfield. The sommerfield is VERY MUCH like the Blum model if not the same and repainted.

Here is the $380 ecodrill and $50 ecojig - http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?P...4&LARGEVIEW=ON

[Ron Bontz]

So does any one know the difference between the Blum "Ecodrill" and the "Easy bore" jigs? They look identical to me with the exception of a large price difference. Am I correct the easy bore does blum hinges? Thanks to every one for their thoughts on this one.