Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum

Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: eastbayarb on July 21, 2006, 01:45:00 am

Title: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: eastbayarb on July 21, 2006, 01:45:00 am

What tools do I need to properly mount hinges for my cabinet door?

I have included pics.

Thanx for any info!

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: AtomSmasher on July 21, 2006, 01:47:49 am

I've used a drill to install those type of hinges, I was just careful not to go all the way through, a router is probably the way to go though.

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: eastbayarb on July 21, 2006, 01:50:46 am

I have a drill myself but any special bits needed for this task? And what router do you reccomend?

thanx

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: RetroACTIVE on July 21, 2006, 06:56:24 am

If you are willing to spend a little cas$h... go to rocker.com.  They have pocket-hole jigs for such a task.

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: MYX on July 21, 2006, 08:38:23 am

Not trying to step on yer toes, but do you mean http://www.rockler.com/  ?

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: fiscap on July 21, 2006, 09:02:34 am

I'm using the same hinges on my cabinet door - 170 degree full-overlay European hinge. You'll need a 35mm Forstner bit to recess the hinge. I'd poke around on rockler.com as suggested by MYX and RetroACTIVE - you may even be able to find a template.

Oh - and if you're mounting the hinges in MDF, I'd suggest using some additional hardware such as t-nuts for additional strength.

Here's what mine look like - http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=52759.msg540599#msg540599 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=52759.msg540599#msg540599)

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: RetroACTIVE on July 21, 2006, 09:16:28 am

Quote from: MYX on July 21, 2006, 08:38:23 am

Not trying to step on yer toes, but do you mean http://www.rockler.com/  ?

ouch  ;)

yes... I'm on this thing way too early today... ::)

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: Vigo on July 21, 2006, 05:20:35 pm

if you are any good with chisels, that is a cheaper way to go if you don't want to buy a router

Title: Re: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?
Post by: DrewKaree on July 30, 2006, 06:38:03 am

Quote from: Vigo on July 21, 2006, 05:20:35 pm

if you are any good with chisels, that is a cheaper way to go if you don't want to buy a router

I do believe that the person who is able to forego a router for a nice set of chisels would be a god amongst men around these parts :laugh2: