What's Up Guys: A New Video Series

Hey guys, it's Nick and welcome back to my channel, Bill Dead Bill. Today, I want to share with you something that I think is really cool and easy to use, but might not be as well-known as some other tools out there. My name is Nick, and this is a new video series where we're going to explore various projects and tools in a more relaxed way.

A Quick Introduction to the Craig Concealed Hinge Jig

I've recently picked up a Craig concealed hinge jig at workbench con 2020, and I've never used one of these before. I know it's not as flashy as some other tools out there, but I think its simplicity is what makes it so great. The beauty of this jig is its ease of use, and that's exactly what I want to share with you today.

Getting Started with the Jig

So, let's get started. First things first, we need to adjust the distance from the edge of the shelf. This can usually be found in the instructions that come with the hinges and the jig itself. Our cases are over five millimeters, so we're going to make sure to adjust them accordingly.

Once we've adjusted the distance, we can attach the guide that just clicks into the jig. What this does is keep the Forstner bit centered, which is really important for getting a smooth finish. We're using a 35mm Forstner bit today, and I think it's going to make a big difference in our project.

Understanding the Design of the Jig

I want to take a moment to talk about the design of this jig. It looks like if you put a different portion of it in there, as long as the shaft fits inside, it will work perfectly. This is really clever design that makes the jig so versatile and easy to use.

Reading the Instructions

Having read the instructions that came with the hinges, I know that I need to be five millimeters off the side of the door when setting the depth. This can be set using just a screwdriver, which is really nice. We also have positive stops to ensure that we don't go too far.

Setting Up the Project

Now it's time to set up our project. I'm going to hold this at the edge of the piece and drop the jig down. Then, I'll measure half-inch with my tape measure and lock the collar in place. Don't worry if it's not perfect; just make sure that the whole hinge will fit inside.

Mocking Up the Cabinet

For this project, we're going to use a mock-up of our cabinet and door. We're lining them up with the edge of the jig to get an idea of where the hinge will go. This is important because it ensures that everything fits together perfectly.

Drilling the Holes for the Hinges

Before we can attach the hinges, we need to drill out the holes for them. We're using a 1/16th inch bit today, which should do the trick nicely. Just remember to be careful not to punch through the front of the cabinet tool!

Attaching the Hinges

Now it's time to attach the hinges! This is the part where we get to see everything come together. Make sure to screw them in securely, and you'll have a beautiful hinge that will last for years to come.

Finishing Touches

This next part doesn't have much to do with the jig itself, but I wanted to include it because it's an important part of our project. We're using a template to position the hinges correctly, which is really helpful. Just line up the center of the hole and punch out the necessary holes.

Putting it All Together

And finally, we get to see everything come together! Our door just pops right open, and it looks amazing. This is what I mean by "easy peasy lemon queen." It's a great feeling knowing that you've created something with your own hands.

Conclusion

That's it for today's video series on the Craig concealed hinge jig. I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as I did. Remember, the key to making anything easy is simplicity and design. Don't be afraid to try new things and experiment with different tools and techniques. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next video!

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the with the hinges and our cases are over five millimeters so we're gonna adjust these and actually have the guide that just clicks into the jig and what this does is this keeps the Forstner bit centered you got a fork TripIt that comes with it this is a 35 millimeter for four bit and a depth stop collar some I understand me ters is the average size for concealed hinges but the way this thing is designed it looks like if you put a different portion of it in there as long as the shaft wait for it as long as the shaft fits inside the guy okay so having read the instructions that came with the hinges I know that I need to be five millimeters off the side of the door so the depth can be set here with just a screwdriver positive stop positive stop one more there we go OOP there we go positive stop don't mind the missing chunk of my workbench what I'm gonna do as I'm holding this at the edge of the piece I'm gonna drop this down I'm gonna get my tape measure in there my measure half-inch and then I'm gonna lock the collar in place now that def doesn't have to be perfect it just has to be deep enough that the whole hinge will go in there if it's a little too deep you'll be all right there is use the depths offices you don't punch through the front of the cabinet tool so this is the mock-up of our cabinet and our cabinet door but I'm just gonna line this up with the edge of the door so that's gonna put the hinge like four inches in that may vary depending on what size of door you're using but for this example we're just gonna reference off the edge of the jig it's just to keep it in place I'm gonna clamp it down lock the bit into the drill turn up that and work baby and then you drill then before you unclamp the jig you want to take the guide off and then even a comeback and these two holes are the holes for the hinges you're just gonna drill this out with a sixteenth inch a bit and that's that that is that easy to put one of these hinges on now you're just gonna drop it screw it in attached to your cabinet face this next part doesn't have all that to do with the jig but I figured since we're putting hinges in I would just finish them so your hinges should come with like some sort of template it looks like this for placement of the hinges so I just lined this up with the center of this hole and then punched my holes out and then we're just going to go ahead and drop this in and just like that you've got a door baby check that out so I know it's right not the easiest to see because this is not a full-on door but just pops right open pretty cool huh easy peasy lemon queen easy baby okay guys like I said just a quick video just wanted to kind of show that off super easy super intuitive to use I will link to the product down below it is called the Craig concealed hinge gig until next time I actually really have to get back to work take it easy super easy super intuitive to use I will link to the actual product down below it is called the IKEA IKEA easy peasy lemon MF and squeezywhat's up guys I'm Nick and this is bill dead bill a place where we know that a jig is more than just a fun little dance to do okay guys this video is gonna be a little different than my normal videos I'm not gonna light anything on the fire there probably won't be any whiskey but I felt the need to share this with you because recently I picked up a Craig concealed hinge dig at workbench con 2020 and I've never used one of these before I just put some doors on a college shelf you can watch that video right here if you want to see things get burnt and might be over here I can't remember you're gonna see things get burnt and attacked with an angle grinder and all that good stuff but I wanted to just do a quick walkthrough of this jig and how easy it is to use normally I'd say something stupid the beauty of this jig is its simplicity or so you've got the adjustments for distance from the edge of the shelf you can usually find these in the instructions with the with the hinges and our cases are over five millimeters so we're gonna adjust these and actually have the guide that just clicks into the jig and what this does is this keeps the Forstner bit centered you got a fork TripIt that comes with it this is a 35 millimeter for four bit and a depth stop collar some I understand me ters is the average size for concealed hinges but the way this thing is designed it looks like if you put a different portion of it in there as long as the shaft wait for it as long as the shaft fits inside the guy okay so having read the instructions that came with the hinges I know that I need to be five millimeters off the side of the door so the depth can be set here with just a screwdriver positive stop positive stop one more there we go OOP there we go positive stop don't mind the missing chunk of my workbench what I'm gonna do as I'm holding this at the edge of the piece I'm gonna drop this down I'm gonna get my tape measure in there my measure half-inch and then I'm gonna lock the collar in place now that def doesn't have to be perfect it just has to be deep enough that the whole hinge will go in there if it's a little too deep you'll be all right there is use the depths offices you don't punch through the front of the cabinet tool so this is the mock-up of our cabinet and our cabinet door but I'm just gonna line this up with the edge of the door so that's gonna put the hinge like four inches in that may vary depending on what size of door you're using but for this example we're just gonna reference off the edge of the jig it's just to keep it in place I'm gonna clamp it down lock the bit into the drill turn up that and work baby and then you drill then before you unclamp the jig you want to take the guide off and then even a comeback and these two holes are the holes for the hinges you're just gonna drill this out with a sixteenth inch a bit and that's that that is that easy to put one of these hinges on now you're just gonna drop it screw it in attached to your cabinet face this next part doesn't have all that to do with the jig but I figured since we're putting hinges in I would just finish them so your hinges should come with like some sort of template it looks like this for placement of the hinges so I just lined this up with the center of this hole and then punched my holes out and then we're just going to go ahead and drop this in and just like that you've got a door baby check that out so I know it's right not the easiest to see because this is not a full-on door but just pops right open pretty cool huh easy peasy lemon queen easy baby okay guys like I said just a quick video just wanted to kind of show that off super easy super intuitive to use I will link to the product down below it is called the Craig concealed hinge gig until next time I actually really have to get back to work take it easy super easy super intuitive to use I will link to the actual product down below it is called the IKEA IKEA easy peasy lemon MF and squeezy\n"