Drills and hinge sinking

Many users overlook the use of the plunge router for drilling, which is a shame because they do it superbly. They have plenty of power and allow straight cutters to be plunged into the work perfectly square, with minimal spelching or breakout. Special drills are available for the accurate sized holes needed for dowelling. One of the best uses of the router is drilling recesses for hinges using a dedicated hinge sinker. With all the fences and stops on the router, a hinge hole can be positioned and drilled with perfect accuracy, but a lower speed is required.