Great Video! These definitely are great tools. We have been making these tools since 1992 at Make it Snappy Tools and they are one of our most popular items. The ones linked are not ours but they are a similar design. Very useful for all sorts of hardware. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
Bought my first VIX bits over 10 years ago from Rockler. Works great for any hinge, door, piano, transferring hole patters onto jigsetc. Just make sure you use one that centers in the hinge hole, and is not bigger than the thickness of your screw. The drill bits are generally replaceable as well. .
I found one of these on the ground last year and it’s been sitting in my tool box. Mind you I’ve done multiple doors while this bit it sat dormant probably thinking it’s life is useless. 🤦🏽♂️😂
I picked up one of these at Home Depot that's made by Ryobi and it says it's for screw sizes #8 to #12. But the drill is one size so not sure it will work for all sizes between #8 to #12.
Should be mentioned that....while hinge drilling is the perfect potential problem, there are also MANY other types of hole drilling where this remedy makes sense. Doesn't come in handy JUST for hinges! :)
Using the smallest one in the set you recommended on Amazon, I noticed the nose that the bit comes through has no taper to center the nose guide into the hole of the T-hinge I'm using for my cabinet. Shouldn't it be tapered like the rest? The bit size is already smaller than the recommended pilot hole size on the hinge package. Suggestion?
CMT makes great ones and it holds a bit in the sleeve so you just pop a collar and flip it around to drive the screw. I think the #10 is the one for normal sized hinges.
I bought a set of the bits that you linked to about a year ago and today I just dumped them in the bin because they were garbage. However, the bits that you used in the video looked like they were better quality than the set I bought so I don't know what happened. Typical Chinese inconsistency I guess. Do you know of any no-Chinese manufacturers?
Very clear thank you, I got a cheap set from Amazon uk-It came with an allen key-any idea what that's for ? Oops-this is an old video,perhaps someone will be kind enough to let me know-Thanks in advance!
Great info as I’m a beginner and redoing an old desk! How do i know what type and size screws to use with the new brass desk hinges I bought as I want the screws flush with the hinge? Thanks in advance! Love your videos!
Vix bits & bandy clamps, 2 accessories I never knew how much I needed until I used them for the first time. Thanks for a great video.
Great Video! These definitely are great tools. We have been making these tools since 1992 at Make it Snappy Tools and they are one of our most popular items. The ones linked are not ours but they are a similar design. Very useful for all sorts of hardware. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
Bought my first VIX bits over 10 years ago from Rockler. Works great for any hinge, door, piano, transferring hole patters onto jigsetc. Just make sure you use one that centers in the hinge hole, and is not bigger than the thickness of your screw. The drill bits are generally replaceable as well. .
Just got a set of these and used them to fit new door hinges - brilliant! Work every time.
Nice!
Thank you! Should have gotten these 20 years ago. Would have saved a lot of frustration.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for your review, as I was wondering if I would get them or not. so, a big thanks...
I found one of these on the ground last year and it’s been sitting in my tool box. Mind you I’ve done multiple doors while this bit it sat dormant probably thinking it’s life is useless. 🤦🏽♂️😂
Thanks so much. The Ryobi hinge router template comes with a self-centering bit but they didn't explain what it was for.
You're welcome!
JUST GOT MIND FROM AMAZON YESTERDAY > I DID TRY THEM < WORKS PERFECT < THANKS FOR VIDEO 👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
awesome! thanks for watching! and enjoy
Nice box. I bought in my husband one an he loves it. 🙂
Been wondering how to achieve this for ages. Wonderful. Many thanks!
your welcome, Thanks for watching
Another great invention!
I picked up one of these at Home Depot that's made by Ryobi and it says it's for screw sizes #8 to #12. But the drill is one size so not sure it will work for all sizes between #8 to #12.
I buyed today and wanted to know how man use this.
Should be mentioned that....while hinge drilling is the perfect potential problem, there are also MANY other types of hole drilling where this remedy makes sense. Doesn't come in handy JUST for hinges! :)
very true, thanks for watching
Using the smallest one in the set you recommended on Amazon, I noticed the nose that the bit comes through has no taper to center the nose guide into the hole of the T-hinge I'm using for my cabinet. Shouldn't it be tapered like the rest? The bit size is already smaller than the recommended pilot hole size on the hinge package. Suggestion?
At 4:30 why we are here
what is the extention bit your using looks good fro. the UK 🇬🇧
When I can afford them I love Dewalt tools.
What is the Allen wrench for in my packet?
It allows you to remove the bit when you need to change it out.
These work great i have em..
right on! thx for watching
I’m having trouble with my bits! Do I need to use Allen wrench to loosen them?
yup, a very small one will do the trick
Do the bit sizes correspond to the screw size?
yup they do
Buen video, I have subscribed to your channel...
Thanks for the sub!
What a disappointment these are! The bit doesn’t come out far enough imo
That’s definitely a complaint I have to. But I do like how they centre perfectly
CMT makes great ones and it holds a bit in the sleeve so you just pop a collar and flip it around to drive the screw. I think the #10 is the one for normal sized hinges.
Just spent nearly £300 on 4 new internal doors which I need to fit. Makes sense to spend anther £15 on these drill bits
exactly,
I bought a set of the bits that you linked to about a year ago and today I just dumped them in the bin because they were garbage. However, the bits that you used in the video looked like they were better quality than the set I bought so I don't know what happened. Typical Chinese inconsistency I guess. Do you know of any no-Chinese manufacturers?
That sucks. One issue I have is they get jammed up with wood and I have to pick it out. It’s incredibly annoying. Maybe check leevalley
I bought mine in a set of 3. There is a knurled knob thingy on them with an allen screw in it. What are these for?? Thanks.
most likely to change/replace the bits inside the guide
Nice
Very clear thank you, I got a cheap set from Amazon uk-It came with an allen key-any idea what that's for ?
Oops-this is an old video,perhaps someone will be kind enough to let me know-Thanks in advance!
Great info as I’m a beginner and redoing an old desk!
How do i know what type and size screws to use with the new brass desk hinges I bought as I want the screws flush with the hinge?
Thanks in advance!
Love your videos!
nice work table and vice clamp thingy........more details please
just ordered some to work on the car. to remove a broken bolt with a left hand drill bit. so I don't damage the aluminium.
wow I never seen this bits amazing thank you
I have got some small butterfly type hinges on jewellery boxes, and the screw size is very small. Can I use certering bit here ?
i think the jinges sound to small for this tool. probably better off using a Awl, or something with a point to help centre your screws
@@hammerandhome Thanks ! That's exactly what I am already doing with an old punch bit I have. Warm Regards & Namastey from India.
Great video. I watched to ensure I knew how to properly use these bits when I get some.
@@joerope5502 thanks , they are great to have.
Wow. Cool
Super helpful. Getting ready to start a cabinet project and this hint probably saved me hours of frustration!!!
Sweet! Glad I could help!