[Lowcountrygamecock]

So my shop kitchen cabinets are almost finished and I'm about to start working on my first set of doors. Keep in mind these are my first cabinets and I'm learning as I go. Do I need a drill press to drill the holes for the hinges in the doors or can that be done with a jig of some sort and a regular drill? Ive survived working on small projects for two years so far without needing one and I really hate to but one just for that. Any thoughts?

 

[Lowcountrygamecock]

I watched craig's list like a hawk for a while and finally gave up looking. Everything I found was either ancient or priced as much as a new drill press. I'll check again though for good measure.

 

[Lowcountrygamecock]

Yes I'm planning on using euro hinges.

I'm on the coast of South Carolina.

 

[Lowcountrygamecock]

I like the idea of using a plunge router and template. I checked the rockler template and it shows temporarily oversold. What the heck does that mean? Is that a fancy way of saying out of stock? Anyway I'm still a couple weeks away from needing it so I'll see if it's available and order one then. Worst case I'll make my own like the other link shows.

I agree about ordering a new tool when you have the chance to and the wife is actually good with this one. I just set a budget for the project and another tool will shoot me over that limit. I try to be diligent about my budgets and not spend anymore than I have to. I'll try the cheaper version first and if it doesn't work off I go tool shoping.

So that brings me to my next question which i probably should start another thread on but here it goes. Anybody have any good suggestions for a new desktop drill press? I have room in the shop and actually built a place to store it under the work bench. I just dont want to spend a ton of money right now and I'm one that believes in buying good tools so I only have to do it once. That's the main reason I'm trying to hold off. I don't want to scrimp and save money now and end up paying for it later. Either way I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks