Cutting Holes in Benchtop for appliances

[TheDad]

Ah the grass hopper hinges........ tread lightly, my son, for many have delved into the world of hinges without years of training...

well I used the ubeaut bit that doesn't drill all the way thru the door (spade bits, did it once,nice table top now) and make a jig or template, mad my life so much easier. got my hinges for $8 each from my local hardware store (also the local joinery owned by a mate). Use a template to position the plates ( a real bugger when they are out 5mm)

have fun

[conwood]

Hi KGB,
I have used a power saw in the past for this job. Drew the line and dropped the saw down and cut along the line. If not confident you can screw fences for the saw onto the bottom of the bench. You wil end up with nice straight lines too.

Hand saw the last bit if you like, or let the blade go just past. the appliance or sink wil cover.

conwood