Master craftsman Dale Nish taught me how to make an amazing wood hinge for boxes.  A wooden dowel is cut into segments, a shallow hole is drilled in the center of each dowel and a small pin is inserted into the hole for the dowel segments to pivot on. I've made thousands of boxes using this style of hinge and I have designed four jigs to precisely drill the hole in the center of dowel segments (the most difficult task).  

Wood-Hinge Drill Kit Product Details (Metric): 

• Metric sized kit allows you to drill 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch size holes in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm diameter dowels.

• Kit includes 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch drill bit holders; 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm drill jigs; 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch drill bits; and a 1/16 inch Allen wrench.

• 1/16 inch drill bit is used with 6mm and 8mm diameter dowels.

• 1/8 inch drill bit is used for the 10mm and 12mm diameter dowels.

• Opposing set screws hold the drill bit securely and allow for adjustment of the hole depth.

• 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch Rod kits are available for separate purchase.

• Requires router cove bit in matching diameter to the drill jig being used (6mm, 8mm, 10mm, or 12 mm)