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blind_dado:
I searched on the forum for advice about hinges and saw that there were a lot of potential problems with the CP top overhang hitting the CP side, etc.  The first set of hinges I purchased had that exact problem and didn't work out.  Then I found these awesome hinges that not only worked, but allowed the CP top just clip on and off, like this:



(Of course, once it's all wired up you won't be taking the top off like that, but it is handy during construction and painting.)

The hinges are Blum 95° Thick Door Clip Top Hinges:



I bought mine here:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5832

I hope my find will help others at this stage of construction.
markronz:
These look nice.   My control panel should be at this point soon.  What kind are the ones you are using?  Here are the options on the site:

Full Overlay Blum Thick-Door Self-Closing Hinges (Pair)
Half Overlay Blum Thick-Door Self-Closing Hinges (Pair)
Inset Blum Thick-Door Self-Closing Hinges (Pair) 

Also, the part on the control panel appear to just be screwed on, but the one on the CP box looks like you need to drill a decent size hole in there.   How did you go about making those holes on the box for the hinges?  Like what type of tool did you use...

Thanks
blind_dado:
You want the inset ones.  Take a look at this page, which explains the difference between the three. 

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=5832&TabSelect=Details

In the pictures where it indicates "door," you have to imagine that as the wall of your control panel box and the cabinet wall as the control panel top.  As you can see from the picture, the cabinet wall could be extended past the door, in other words, your control panel top can have an overhang.

For the hole in the control panel wall, you need a 35mm forstner bit.  I tried to use a different bit that I had laying around and then use a chisel, but it was a disaster.  I would definitely buy the 35mm bit, which you can find here:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=19461


thatitalian:
Nice find!!! Any of these in the UK? This is exactly what I need!
ShoLouie:
Thank you, thank you.. i have been looking so long for these. :notworthy:
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