35mm euro hinge drilling

[Corwin]

Those stops do come with the Hole Drilling setup -- the entire Kit only adds the bits, two 120mm clamps and the Systainer with insert.

 

[simon]

I'm considering purchasing the OF1400 router. First thing I want to do is drill 35mm holes for euro hinges. Can anyone advise which accessories I need to purchase besides the 35mm bit.

Also what is included with the router (US model)?

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'm considering purchasing the OF1400 router. First thing I want to do is drill 35mm holes for euro hinges. Can anyone advise which accessories I need to purchase besides the 35mm bit.

Also what is included with the router (US model)?

A lot of people seem to prefer using a drill press for hinge cup holes, it fast and easy. I don't have the space for a drill press so I use the Festool LR32 hole drilling system. You can buy the whole set in a Systainer or the basic set with only the LR 32 parts. You'll need the a rail with both sets and clamps and a bit(s) with the basic set.

Another option is one of the jigs available form Blum or other companies. 

McFeely's has a nice run down on what is inclued with the OF1400.

 

[EcoFurniture]

I'm using this one:
http://ca.cabinetparts.com/m/blum/tools-and-templates/hinge-assembly-tools-templates/BAM311000/

Works very very nice! Just ignore the price in the link I posted... It's way to high! They usually go for about half of that.

 

[ForumMFG]

I have a blum machine but you can use this jig.  It is cheap in price but accurate.

Here is the link:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5878&filter=hinge%20template

 

[honeydoman]

I also have the blum... but also  sommerfeld has one that I think is around 160 or 180  go to his website... these work great.  you can see a picture of me using mine in my article at  www.thisiscarpentry.com  page 118 it starts.

been using it for years.

 

[Jack Rafter]

I too have used my LR-32 to do "some" 35mm cup hinges and it work fairly well. For a long time I just used my drill dress with a 35mm bit and a fence and that has been my best solution other than a dedicated machine.

 

[Greg_R]

Here is a similar version of what EcoFurniture posted.  I borrowed a friend's and was very impressed.  You can crank out perfect holes in no time at all (and is very heavy duty).  Now, this jig is a uni-tasker... the LR-32 Sys allows you to do more things.  You'll need to decide if speed or flexibility is your priority.