Wood – bore the own hinge holes

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I'm scheming to reface my kitchen cabinets with sustainable lumber (looking for FSC certified or salvage) and trying to figure out what my options are. Our existing hinges aren't much different from these:

How can I replace a kitchen cabinet hinge with no visible screws?

Which means I really only need to bore the doors for hinges if I get plywood or doors that aren't yet bored.

So is it crazy for a relatively handy person with no woodshop to try to bore those holes at home? Is there a special drill bit for the project?

Best Answer

Yes you can do this.

You need a hinge cutter:

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For best effect, use with a drill press if at all possible. You can accurately set the depth of cut and keep it perpendicular to the panel.

As long as the material you are using for the door is thick enough at the location where you need to place the hinge.