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BobtheAddict:

My first control panel was done in a shot gun approach, which I used screws to fix it down to the top. It actually turned out well for being my first cabinet. Once I started my research again, I decided to put some TLC into the cab.

Might be able to use the flange or the Soss hinge. I am going shopping for hinges, wish me luck. I'll try to post tonight what hinge I decided to go with "It depends on how many cold beverages I consume this evening.

 

IA1NY:


--- Quote from: BobtheAddict on March 14, 2008, 11:30:43 am ---After additional research, I located another hinge called BLUM Clip Top www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3747. This would work for my project if the over hang was 1/2" - 3/4". I think on the way home from work today, I'll stop by a cabinet making company and see if they have anything for my purpose.

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Bob,

That one's not going to work for you.  I've used it before and it's for doors that do NOT extend past the hinge panel, merely cover the edge of the hinge panel.  It works great for cabinets and gets the door out of the way of the cabinet, but in your application, you WILL end up with the same problem you have now plus wasted time and money.  Later today, I did find some barrel hinges that are easier to install than the Soss hinges, but do the same thinghttp://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=270.  You will probably get at least 90 degrees out of your CP until it hits the front panel.    This hinge is also much simpler to install.  You only drill your lumber instead of a router cutout.  If you turn your hinge panel into a dimensional lumber panel like poplar or maple, you won't have to worry at all.  For that matter, the Soss will work for you too.  I was needlessly worrying that there might not be a size that fits in the 3/4" (19mm) depth (thickness) dimension of your CP.

Hope things work for it.  Sounds like a cool design.

BobtheAddict:

IA1NY,

You are correct, the Blum Clip is not going to work. Guess I was just to quick to the gun when I said it would work. I stopped by a cabinet making company and explained my situation and they mentioned that a Soss hinge might due the trick. On the other hand, went to a local place down the street and they said I might run into issue with the Soss Hinge.

I am going to take the control panel down tomorrow morning and see what happens. Will also inquire about the Barrel Hinge but I think it will be a tight fit since I am using 3/4" MDF.  I don't mind paying a little extra as long as I can get the look I am shooting for.

I'll update you tomorrow of my findings.



mountain:

Here is a shot of the hinge installed on my cabinet. I purchased it at Home Depot. There are various types of European hinges. I think that this is an overlay type. Your problem may be that you are installing the hinges too far to the outside. I had to place mine 6" from the center or else the top would hit the center of the base before opening fully. The pivot point needs to be as far forward as possible. To give you an idea, you can see my trackball in the picture below. Hope this helps.



BobtheAddict:

Mountain,

Thank you for the explanation, it does shed some light on my issue. I saw you cabinet several month ago and really digged how you curved the front of your cab to match the coin door curve.

I used the similar technique that you used with making a template and fastening the board around the jig. Have to say it was fairly easy to do. So I have to give you props for your explanation. You could say that I have been grabbing idea's here and there to come up with a control panel that will stand out. I hope you are OK that I used your technique to build the curve and also the hinges. "I sent you a PM last week regarding the hinge you used, but I guess I sent it to the wrong member".

Perhaps my control panel curve is a bit extreme compared to yours. This might be the issue why I am running into. As I need a smoke and a cold beer, I am going to go out to my garage and check and see if placing the hinges closer with rectify my issue.

I'll post back later tonight and see if that did the trick.

Thanks again everyone for all the bright idea's.

Cheers,

BobTheAddict

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