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Pilot hole size for JB-101 hinge? - mikefm101 - 11-17-2018
Hi
I'm Installing the small Brusso JB-101 hinge in an ash box.
The last time I did this I had a horrible time after drilling a smaller pilot hole than I should have used. It's a minuscule tapered screw into hardwood.
What size drill bit for hardwood do you use for these hinges?
Do you use a Straight bit or is there a tapered bit for screws this small?
Thanks, Mike
RE: Pilot hole size for JB-101 hinge? - lift mechanic - 11-18-2018
I have never installed these hinges but found this when I looked up the Brusso JB-101 hinge.
Pre-drilling is recomended: For #2 screws use a 1/16" straight pilot drill or 3/32" for a tapered pilot drill.
RE: Pilot hole size for JB-101 hinge? - LongLook - 11-19-2018
(11-17-2018, 10:55 PM)mikefm101 Wrote: Hi
I'm Installing the small Brusso JB-101 hinge in an ash box.
The last time I did this I had a horrible time after drilling a smaller pilot hole than I should have used. It's a minuscule tapered screw into hardwood.
What size drill bit for hardwood do you use for these hinges?
Do you use a Straight bit or is there a tapered bit for screws this small?
Thanks, Mike
Also make sure to pre-thread the drilled hole with a steel screw before attempting to use the brass ones. Brusso usually supplies a steel screw with their newer shipments.