Author Topic: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door? (Read 5726 times)

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!

AtomSmasher · « **Reply #1 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.

eastbayarb · « **Reply #2 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

RetroACTIVE · « **Reply #3 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.

MYX · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2006, 08:38:23 am »

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

fiscap · « **Reply #5 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

RetroACTIVE · « **Reply #6 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...

Vigo · « **Reply #7 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

DrewKaree · « **Reply #8 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


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Author Topic: How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door? (Read 5726 times)

eastbayarb

How can I properly mount hinges on my cab door?

AtomSmasher

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eastbayarb

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RetroACTIVE

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MYX

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fiscap

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RetroACTIVE

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Vigo

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