Need special tool or trick to solve drilling problem.

[Glen Butler]

I built the cabinet pictured below. I didn't drill the mounting plated for the hinges before I glued and nailed the thing together. My hinges and mounting plates are all Salice and they use a euro screw. I have a jig that can position the plate in the proper spot in the cabinet. The problem is predrilling the 5mm hole for the screw. Does anyone know of a way to drill in tight spaces. Or a right angle drill?

[david brum]

I have one of these for just such a sticky wicket. If that's a direction you think you might go, I can give you the drill's dimensions.


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92956

[Michael Peet]

And at the other end of the spectrum:

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[David Prince]

I have one that looks kinda like this.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92188

[Callan Campbell]

Glen, how much room do you have between the sides of the cabinet and those divider panels? This dimension looks pretty tight from the photo you posted, but maybe someone's got something that will work based on what you give us for the measurement.

[John Coloccia]

http://www.averytools.com/pc-62-26-angle-drill-kit-w-12-threaded-drills.aspx

Left over from my airplane building days. I use it once or twice a year for woodworking stuff, and when I need it boy do I NEED it.

A bit pricey, but small. They have other ones too. You can probably find them cheaper elsewhere. As soon as you put a picture of an airplane on it, the price goes up.

[Walter Plummer]

If they are not finished sides drill from the outside in with a block clamped inside to prevent blow out. If you can`t do that I would get mounting plates that take wood screws and a 12" drill bit and angle past the dividers. At a 37mm setback for the plates I think you would be straight enough. Good luck.

[Glen Butler]

I have no more than 4 7/8". I can cut the drill bit so it doesn't protrude so far. I can get away will a hole as small as 3/16" x 1/2" deep and still get the euro screw inserted. I was thinking a right angle dremel attachment but I don't think it will hold a 3/16" bit.

John that little kit you pointed sure would be nice but for $150 dollars I would hand carve the holes with a #11 exacto knife first.

David Prince's is cutting it close on size but might do the trick.

[Paul Murphy]

how about this?
http://www.tightfittools.com/riganat.html

[Glen Butler]

Really small and inexpensive. I like it.

[Chip Lindley]

You can spring for an attachment or a cheapie drill, but in the long run you will find more uses for a right-angle drill than you think.

After 20 years, I still use my 9.6v Makita DA391D RA often! It's great for small jobs in tight places.

[Lee Schierer]

I have made similar errors and use my Dewalt cordless right angle drill to bail me out.http://base1.googlehosted.com/base_media?q=http://www.professionalequipment.com/product_images/69154_Dewalt-Cordless-Drill.jpg&size=20&dhm=15e04f63&hl=en You can also use a pin vise and a drill bit to drill the holes by hand. It takes a while but it can be done.

[Stephen Edwards]

how about this?
http://www.tightfittools.com/riganat.html

I like this one, too! I've saved this link for future reference. Thanks for sharing!