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Old 09-21-2012 | 11:13 AM
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Default Tips on drilling out for Robart hinges

Hello all,
I'm test fitting some robart hinges before I decide to use them on the next plane. I used some scrap wood and drilled the 1/8" hole for the pin and when I install them they won't go in al the way. I'm trying to set the center of the pin parrell with the edge. The barb section is 1/8" put when it starts to taper to the pin hinge section is flares out to a larger diameter and prevents me to getting in deeper. I used a countersink tool also but it doesn't taper enough. Any tips that you use that would help in this install.
Thanks,
Pat