Having a bunch of doors to replace in the foreseeable future, I keep thinking that I could save endless sessions slaving over a hot chisel if I had the right router jigs for locks and hinges. On the other hand, when I look them up (Screwfix etc), they seem more than a little expensive considering how few times you would actually use one. So does anyone know if there's a good way around this? Perhaps some plans to build a good approximation (that might do a better job than me wiv me chisel!) or a source of a less 'pro' version? When I needed a worktop jig, I managed to find one online (can't remember where that was much cheaper than the Trend etc versions): Although I could see that you it last too long in the hands of a full time kitchen fitter, it did a fine job for a once off and I've lent it out a few times since. Any suggestions warmly received but, before anyone says it, yes I know I'm being a cheapskate.....or, rather, just unable to find the right arguments to justify the cost to a higher authority (SWMBO).
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15 years ago