Rob Cosman's Wood-Hinge Drill Kit (Imperial) Custom which requires a kerf thickness

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I've made thousands of boxes using this style of hinge and I have designed four jigs to precisely drill the hole in the center of dowel segments (the most difficult task)

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Regular saw tooth blade has 22 TPI so it goes into the kerf easily

Rob Cosman's Wood-Hinge Drill Kit (Imperial) Custom which requires a kerf thicknessMaster craftsman Dale Nish taught me how to make an amazing wood hinge for boxes. A wooden dowel is cut into segments, a shallow hole is drilled in the center of each dowel and a small pin is inserted into the hole for the dowel segments to pivot on. I've made thousands of boxes using this style of hinge and I have designed four drill jigs to precisely drill the hole in the center of dowel segments (the most difficult task). These jigs are available