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ragnar:
I've one some searching on the forums and have not found any discussions on this matter.  I want my front panel to be removable or to be hinged.

Removable I can do but I would prefer hinged.  But how do I do a nice clean look and make it hinged?

I know the ideas behind it, but I have not seen pictures of this kind of work.  So I am basically hoping that some of you fine folk would be so kind as to post some pictures of your front doors!  Anything that opens up (hinged or removable) to provide access to the inner guts is appreciated!

UPDATE:  This is my current curiosity and potential solution to all my issues:

--- Quote from: ragnar on August 27, 2010, 11:02:19 pm ---Is this what I need:
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080761/29849/E-Z-Mount-Hinges-Soft-Close-Full-Inset-Hinge.aspx?refcode=10INAFFG

Same as this (which my local Ace Hardware might carry)?:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3622277&kw=cabinet+hinge&origkw=cabinet+hinge

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UPDATE:
Ya, these:
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xga/R-100149058/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

ORDERED:
Atleast Home Depot doesn't beat around the bush.  These are full inset hinges!
javeryh:
THIS is how I did it.
methodical:
yep, that's how I did it... cabinet door hinges.
Avrus:
Super easy just used European hinges, route out the hinge into the side of the cabinet and voila.

HERE
ragnar:
But how does one make it so the seams for the door look good?

(PS: I don't see the images right now as most of them are blocked at work)

Also, if using just a sheet of plywood, won't it warp if just hanging hinged on one side?  I mean 5 years from now?  Or do peole brace the back side of it?

I'm starting to think that I might do some exposed hinges on the front side and actually have it be a 2 piece door but I think it might look stupid when completed.  I guess the whole idea is to hide the fact that there is a door there.

Do people generally just make the face piece and use hte entire face for the door?
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