RYOBI introduces the Self-Centering Hinge Bit. This addition to the RYOBI Door Installation Program allows you to perfectly drill pilot holes for hinge and hardware installation. Our countersink can be used with #8, #10, and #12 screws. Be sure to look at the rest of our door lock products for all of your door lock projects.
- Center drilling for 1/8 in. pilot holes for hinge and hardware installation.
- Countersink for use with #8, #10, #12 screws
- Only use on wood surfaces
- Spring loaded outer guide keeps bit centered
- Part of the RYOBI Door Installation Program
- Includes: (1) A99SCHB1 Self-Centering Hinge Bit
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Yasmine O’Hara (verified owner) –
This tool is the bomb! Made installing new hinges on my cabinets so easy! I would recommend this to any and everyone!
Judd Yundt (verified owner) –
Another great tool from Ryobi.
Winnifred Hand (verified owner) –
Good quality drill bit… and self centeringI selected the Ryobi self-centering hinge drill bit for an upcoming project I have where I will be making a solid wood entry door. Never having done any kind of work on doors, I am not sure what to expect, or what I will need… so I tried to cover all the bases.The drill bit arrived nicely packaged. There was no instruction manual or anything like that (come on, folks it’s a drill bit… not everything needs explaining). The bit is heavy and feels well made. The bit can be disassembled for easy cleaning, which should allow for years of worry free use.The bit uses a standard hex shift and should work with any drill/driver. The drill bit, itself, is contained in a chrome ‘sleeve’ . The sleeve acts like a plunger and keeps the bit centered in the hole on the hinge. The action of the plunger is smooth, with no noticeable bumps or burrs that would interfere with the drill. The sleeve has a tapered end like a cone, keeping the bit centered in pre-drilled holes, up to about 1/4″, in any brand of hinge.While this tool might be intended for hinges, this can certainly have a lot of other uses around the house.
Devan Cronin (verified owner) –
Hinge install must have. This is my first hinge drill alignment bit that I’ve owned. I have installed a ton on hinges and don’t be lazy and not pre drill the the holes . It’s risky and not the way to do it. The other option is make your marks and pre drill, it takes more time and is not always a fool proof way to get the holes lined up perfect and plum. The RYOBI SELF-CENTERING HINGE BIT makes the task quick and precise. Line the hinge up and hold it and get the drill plumb in the middle hole and drill at a slow even pace it goes quickly. I love the bit is spring loaded and set to drill the the perfect depth for hinge screws. I would for sure buy another if lost. Just keep it in you bit storage box so it’s there when it’s needed. I have only positive things to say in the few weeks since receiving it.
Saige Wolf (verified owner) –
Easy to use and solid construction
Ryann Cremin (verified owner) –
Product performed as it shouls. Minimal travel, better performance than most of the hinge bits I have used.
Nellie Sawayn (verified owner) –
Item does an excellent job centering and drilling hole for the hinge screw.
Emil Daugherty (verified owner) –
Working perfectly, great value I will be purchasing more of these self centering drill bits.
Kailey Powlowski (verified owner) –
It waorks as expected with no problems at all. I use it daily
Garry Runolfsdottir (verified owner) –
Works great and affordable
Holly Nicolas (verified owner) –
More brands should sell this
Arno Monahan (verified owner) –
I used my Ryobi self-centering hinge bit today on some hinges and the door latch plate and it performed really well, all the screws are flat to the hinge plate. I have done several hinges and door latch plates by eye and all most every time I was off center a little bit and you could see the screw would be slightly off center definitely will use it on all counter sink holes I drill a pilot hole in from now on.
Bella Koepp (verified owner) –
Worked like it’s supposed to.
Lily Pagac (verified owner) –
Worked perfectly for drilling new holes in my existing cabinets for my new soft close hinges. All I had to do was align the hinges, clamp them down and then use the drill bit to make my starter holes. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to do the same thing and your old cabinet holes don’t line up with your new hinges.
Brycen Weimann (verified owner) –
it is replacing a set from sears, it is a great starter for centering screws in brackets and hinges.
Jakayla Murazik (verified owner) –
Works great, makes it quick and easy.
Gene Crooks (verified owner) –
The problem for me was that I didn’t know how it worked so I broke it, ugggghhh
Abigale Rath (verified owner) –
Needed to hang five interior doors. Centers the screw perfectly every time.
Dominique Doyle (verified owner) –
great tool great price
Lionel Cronin (verified owner) –
Pretty decent bit – fairly strong spring on it .