Steel doors are known for their strength and durability but one wrong move with a drill can leave an ugly hole in your door.
How to drill hinge holes insteel door.
This means on the non hinge side you d measure 1 8 inch less so the centerline is the same on both sides of the door and the hole saw pilot bit holes line up.
A quick simple video tutorial howing how we drill our kitchen doors with the hinge drilling kit to fit standard 35mm kitchen hinges.
Fortunately these holes are fairly easy to patch and repair using epoxy resin fillers designed for automotive bodies.
The resin fills the hole and the surface can be refinished to blend in with the rest of the door.
For easier to drill metals like aluminum brass or cast iron lubrication isn t usually necessary.
Lubricating the bit reduces friction and heat buildup which makes drilling easier and your bits last longer.
See how easy it is to make a mistake.
3 4 screws 291 general tools self centering hinge bits are ideal for drilling exact pilot holes in cabinet and door hinges and door buts.
With the hole centerline marked out it s time to drill.
Can i drill new hinge screw holes on a steel door.
For drilling holes in steel that s 1 8 in.
Or thicker use cutting fluid or a multipurpose oil like 3 in one.
Hinge drill bit set pilot hole door drawer gold silver high speed steel.
Details about hinge drill bit set pilot hole door drawer gold silver high speed steel.
Video showing how to make drill holes in mdf board in order to fit cupboard concealed hinges.
4 or more for 21 06 ea.
Self centering hinge bit no.