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**bobj3** · 01-05-2008, 09:04 AM

Anyone using the Incra Hinge Crafter ? and if so what do you think of it ?

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...Select=Details

http://www.rockler.com/tech/RTD10000166AA.pdf

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**challagan** · 01-05-2008, 09:14 AM

I have looked at this a couple times myself. Looking forward to the responses.

Corey

**bobj3** · 01-05-2008, 03:45 PM

Hi Kristin

I make alot of jigs but this one would be a hard one to make...plus it can do 4 sizes in one jig

Hinges are tricky to make, I have made many out of brass and steel but it can be a real challenge when it comes to wooden ones...you just can't hammer it back into place if you have a error...or recut it...one chance or you end up with firewood not to say anything about the lid or box top that will not close down right...one or two holes not to bad but when it comes to 6 or more slots (knuckles) well it can be a real challenge to get them right on ..

take a look at both PDF files,, it takes many steps...

and it only takes one wrong one to make some firewood...

http://www.incra.com/product_jfc_hingecrafter.htm

http://www.incra.com/videos/WebHingcrafter.wmv

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Hamlin · 01-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Hi Kristin,
I think you'll find that many of us here are "cheapskate(s)". LOL
I've had my eye, on that very same item. It is something that, well, it's a toss up if I really want to purchase. It may save a few bucks down the road. I dunno.

I noticed that it's oversold at Rocklers, yet, no reviews.

**bobj3** · 01-05-2008, 11:26 PM

Hi Kristin

I'm also a cheapskate, so now I need to make some long drill bits,, (6",8",10",12" ) so I can use them in the jig..

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Originally Posted by Kristin D

Bj,

In case you haven't noticed I am a cheapskate from the gitgo

, it's not that I will not spend money it's more I don't have much to spend. So I just thought I would throw out the idea that one could be made, I really don't know how practical it might be, but $75 bucks to me puts a lot of food on the table and propane in the tank.

Kristin

Hamlin · 01-06-2008, 08:53 AM

Hi Bj,
So... when do you get the new toy?

Reviews please.

**bobj3** · 01-06-2008, 09:16 AM

Hi Ken

They said ,will ship on the 9th, so I would say 15th or so.

That gives me some time to pickup some 1/8" brass rod and make some long drill bits from some drill rod..and use the drill doctor

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Originally Posted by Hamlin

Hi Bj,
So... when do you get the new toy?

Reviews please.

Nickbee · 01-06-2008, 07:16 PM

Bj looking forward to your review! I've had my eye on this puppy since I set up the router table. I even came up with a plan (in my head) to fabricate a hinge directly on the top of a box side. That would be slick!!!!

**bobj3** · 01-06-2008, 08:15 PM

Hi Kristin

Thanks,,, I ran my own machine shop for a number of years and making drill bits is duck soup,,,and because the jig is using drill bushings it's the best time to use hand made drill bits, they will not ream out the bushings because they have very short flute ( helix ) ...

also spade point bits would work well for this job because I will be drilling wood .. at one time all drill bits,,,, "made by hand"

it's old art....gone by the way side

I made a ton of 1/8" dia.brass hinge pins today from 1 1/2" to 12" just to have them on hand

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Hamlin · 01-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Bob,
I'm just wondering, would old "coat hangers", the wire of course work just as well as the brass pins?

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Hamlin Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baldwin City, KS First Name: Ken Posts: 1,536 View Hamlin's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Kristin, I think you'll find that many of us here are "cheapskate(s)". LOL I've had my eye, on that very same item. It is something that, well, it's a toss up if I really want to purchase. It may save a few bucks down the road. I dunno. I noticed that it's oversold at Rocklers, yet, no reviews. __________________ Ken "A VETERAN" "Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown Last edited by Hamlin; 01-05-2008 at 10:48 PM.
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Hamlin Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baldwin City, KS First Name: Ken Posts: 1,536 View Hamlin's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bj, So... when do you get the new toy? Reviews please. __________________ Ken "A VETERAN" "Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,095 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Kristin Thanks,,, I ran my own machine shop for a number of years and making drill bits is duck soup,,,and because the jig is using drill bushings it's the best time to use hand made drill bits, they will not ream out the bushings because they have very short flute ( helix ) ... also spade point bits would work well for this job because I will be drilling wood .. at one time all drill bits,,,, "made by hand" it's old art....gone by the way side I made a ton of 1/8" dia.brass hinge pins today from 1 1/2" to 12" just to have them on hand ============= __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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Hamlin Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baldwin City, KS First Name: Ken Posts: 1,536 View Hamlin's Gallery	Report This Post! Bob, I'm just wondering, would old "coat hangers", the wire of course work just as well as the brass pins? __________________ Ken "A VETERAN" "Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown
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