General Tools 292 7/64-Inch Self Centering Hinge Bit for #5 and #6 Screws

by General Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Spring loaded outer guide keeps the high speed drill centered in the hinge hole for perfect pilot holes. These self-centering Hinge bits used for drilling pilot holes in cabinet and door hinges, door butts and all large and small hardware. Adjustable drill depth. Maximum drill depth is 1-1/8". Size 5 & 6 screw sizes.

Product Description

292 Model Code: AA (part# 292) This item features: -Adjusting Method: Spring. -Applicable Materials: Wood. -Applications: Hinge. -Cutting Direction: Right. -Cutting Edge Material: HSS. -Measurement Type: Fractional. -Type: Center Drill. -Price is for 1 Each. Model Code  Model Description AACutting Diam:7/64 in, Cutting Depth:1 1/8 in, Screw Sizes:5, 6 ABCutting Diam:9/64 in, Cutting Depth:1 1/2 in, Screw Sizes:8, 10

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.2 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T7OU
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 292G
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,596 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most critical dead on center procedure you can do, June 12, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: General Tools 292 7/64-Inch Self Centering Hinge Bit for #5 and #6 Screws (Tools & Home Improvement)

These self centering hinge bits are great for installing hinges. The nightmare is that by using a regular drill bit, it jumps and makes a hole that is not truly centered. When installing the tapered head hinge screw, it stands up above the flat of the hinge. Then you can't close the hinge properly. The Solution: Get the General Tools self centering hinge bit. The tip is a cup fit, so you are sure to get a perfectly centered hole with the included drill bit. Their are two different popular sizes, and for this kind of money, it pays to get both.
Great tool for the money. Highly recommended.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very limited uses., May 18, 2003

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brian cowell (fort bragg, ca. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: General Tools 292 7/64-Inch Self Centering Hinge Bit for #5 and #6 Screws (Tools & Home Improvement)

We cannot adjust the drill depth, to more than about 3/8 of an inch. The manufacturer's description says "Adjustable drill depth. Maximum drill depth is 1-1/8." Can someone tell me how to achieve this drill depth?