I am installing Robart hinges and have a question:

The instructions say to use a 1/8" drill bit, which corresponds to the diameter of the barbed portion of the hinge point. Looking at the hinge, as you get closer to the hinge part the cross section gradually becomes square and overall larger in size. This means that the first half of the hinge goes in the hole rather easily, but the second half requires a lot of force, and I am afraid if I force too much I will either split the balsa or squish the piece through the force of holding it tight as I push the hinge in place.

I am thinking of enlarging the first part of the hole to make it easier to put the hinge in place, is this the right procedure?