This HINGES JIG works perfect to Install Concealed Cup Hinges

Let's see how to use a concealed hinges jig to install shelf and cabinet doors. Concealed cup hinges seem to be the kind of hardware that is very difficult to install, but with this simple woodworking jig we can install cup hinges easily in cabinets and shelf doors. I show how to use this amazing woodworking jig step by step and I also show some of my tricks.

More detail about how to use this template to install the concealed hinges in my website:

I used the to attach doors to this bookshelf that I make in this video:

Did you know you can also use a universal square to install cup hinges and other fixtures?:

You can find here this jig to install concealed hinges:

The drilling jig that I use to drill the holes with the Forstner bit:

The kit to connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the drilling jig:

And some useful drill depth stops:

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In this woodworking video you can watch:

00:00 The doors and the concealed hinges that I will install.
00:24 How to use the concealed cup hinges jig.
04:39 How to drill the holes for the cup of the hinges.
06:01 I install the doors with the concealed hinges.
09:53 Adjusting cup hinges and doors.
10:21 I finish installing the doors.
13:09 About the screws that I use to install the concealed hinges

[LuckyDogDog]

I love the video but you have to get rid of those gloves

[dahoop]

Such a good teacher, you never say "this is the way it should be done".
You say "this is the way I do it & here is why I do it this way".
You teach by example & leave it to the viewer to decide if they also agree.
I think you are fantastic, thank you!

[maxgi]

This video is very comprehensive and clear. Thanks

[TorBoy]

Clear instructions. the 35mm hole is21.5mm away from the edge, the hinge holder has a setback of 37mm, as seen on your jig.

[atexnik]

6:26 hint: just push a straight piece of a laminated board or any other straight edged piece of wood against the flat sides of the hinge caps, and they will auto-align. You then drill the pilot holes and screw-in the screws. You might want to use a self centering drill bit as well to speed up the process.

[dimtrisdimitriou]

Thank you for a simple explanation of drilling hinge holes without all the special and astronomical engineering many use in here to show how to drill a hole and mainly advertising the product

[badrinath]

Excellent video, very well explained about concealed hinge installation. Thanks alot

[juanramongarciadiaz]

Eres español?, ese inglés me suena muy español jajaj

[Muzikji]

this plastic jig should provide where to drill for the cup and at the same time the screws, you don't have to drill the 35 mm hole then use the hinge to locate where to drill for the screws, isn't it?

[paulbarrow]

Would the jig in the description work for inset doors or only the ones show? Thanks for the subtitles as well.

[pascalmelly]

Nice job. I suggest to use two same jigs to ensure that the door is perfectly parallel.

[DraganIlich-rs]

School enxampl of detailed explanation. Good work Sir Thank you very much.🎉

[gopalchari]

Very much useful tutorial, and well explained in each and every steps of mounting the cup hinges.

[atexnik]

14:29 there are ready-made mounting plates with 6mm screws installed. They are called euro-screws and they have threaded section followed by a smooth narrower neck. Once you screw them all the way in inside a pre-drilled standard 5 mm hole, you reach the neck section, which allows you to easily move the plate up and down. To make it more clear, checkout the Blum 173L8100 part. Similar plates can be found from other manufacturers.

[RiRi-jfeg]

J'adore vos vidéos TRÈS bien expliquées et très détaillées.
Par contre, lors de l'utilisation du gabarit pour pointer et percer le trou de 35mm, pourquoi n'utilisez-vous pas les deux autre repères du gabarit pour les vis ? (2 trous à 28 mm du bord avec un espacement de 32 mm).

[helenaandmario]

Hello! You did it but based on my experience I think you have maybe choosen more complicated apporoach. Usually you don't mount it all together but you mount separatelly the plate and separatelly the 35mm hinge. You mark the spot for the 35mm hinge than make the holes and than put both hinges in the holes and than push the long straight board or ruler against the straight part of the hinge - it is self oriented in that way (try it, you'll see what I'm talking about).

[timothy]

Good tutorial video..but your screw driver is so short it feels awkward for me.

[wolfman]

Well Thank you for the lesson!!!! Much appreciated!!!! 😃🙏👍😎

[OriginalSocalgranny]

Very helpful, but the left hand hinge cup is off center and there is a gap between the hinge and the hinge cup. This is not a job that I think I could do.

[malcolmwindust]

Great video, very informative! I especially admire you for doing it in English - that’s really impressive and can’t be easy. Well done! 👍