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).  These jigs are available as a complete kit or as four individual drill jigs.  

Wood-Hinge Drill Kit

• My kit allows you to drill 1/16" and 1/8" size holes in 1/4",   1/2", 3/8", and 3/4" dowels.

• Kit includes 1/16" and 1/8" drill holders; 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/8" dowel holders; 1/16" and 1/8" drills; and a 1/16" Allen wrench.

• 1/16" drill typically used with the 1/4" and 3/8" dowels.

• 1/8" drill typically used for the 1/2" & 3/4" dowels.

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

• Port holes in drill holders expel the sawdust to prevent clogging.

• Available with and without rod kit

Combination Rod Kit

•  Contains: 2 x 6 inch segments of 1/8 inch diameter rod and 2 x 6 inch segments of 1/16 inch diameter rod

To receive my DVD "Wood-Hinge Box," at 50% off add the DVD to your cart, along with a Wood-Hinge Drill Kit, and use the promo code "WOODHINGE" at checkout. 

Click HERE to go to the Wood-Hinge DVD product page