An often ignored hinge is a type of pivot hinge:
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They are an easy mount and are use for an inset application. There are less expensive versions that just have slotted holes for adjustment. No mortising.
You can create a similar pivot method with common shop hardware.
Here is a method of installing cabinet doors flush (inset) to the FF or leading cabinet edge (euro style), that swing about 125 degrees. The basic principle is to use a machine screw and a pop rivet each with a flat washer.
A pop rivet (1/8" with at least a 1/2" end) is used at either the bottom or the top of the door. Drill a pilot hole in the door (smaller than the diameter of the nail) for the nail end to be inserted (cut off at about 3/4"), and insert into door.
At the other end of the door, drill a pilot hole for the sheet metal screw.
For the cabinet, drill a through hole for the screw, and drill a hole for a snug but not tight fit for the pop rivet, and slightly deeper than the pop rivet, but don't go through the cabinet. These holes should be drilled straight (90 deg).
For upper cabinet doors use the pop rivet at the bottom as there won't be anything showing from the underside, and use the screw at the top. The reverse would be used for a base door as the screw wouldn't be visible, and is accessible.
For the screw end, a flat washer is used between the door and cabinet member. For the pop rivet end, a washer is used on the rivet between the door and the cabinet member. For a 3/4" door a flat washer 3/8" diameter or less can be used.
The holes for the door are approximately 3/8" to 7/16" OC from the edge, and centered on a 3/4" door. The distance from the cabinet end will vary depending on the gap desired. You can make a mock up for that determination.
To install a door, place the edge with the pop rivet and washer into the hole, align door and insert screw through (the top or bottom) and through the washer and into the pilot hole and tighten screw just enough. Screw should be long enough to penetrate the door about 3/4".
The downside to this procedure is that there is no adjustment, and you will need some sort of catch. The upside to this is that there are no hinges to buy, no mortising, and no visible hinge that shows.
This is a pivoting action from two points.
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.
They are an easy mount and are use for an inset application. There are less expensive versions that just have slotted holes for adjustment. No mortising.
You can create a similar pivot method with common shop hardware.
Here is a method of installing cabinet doors flush (inset) to the FF or leading cabinet edge (euro style), that swing about 125 degrees. The basic principle is to use a machine screw and a pop rivet each with a flat washer.
A pop rivet (1/8" with at least a 1/2" end) is used at either the bottom or the top of the door. Drill a pilot hole in the door (smaller than the diameter of the nail) for the nail end to be inserted (cut off at about 3/4"), and insert into door.
At the other end of the door, drill a pilot hole for the sheet metal screw.
For the cabinet, drill a through hole for the screw, and drill a hole for a snug but not tight fit for the pop rivet, and slightly deeper than the pop rivet, but don't go through the cabinet. These holes should be drilled straight (90 deg).
For upper cabinet doors use the pop rivet at the bottom as there won't be anything showing from the underside, and use the screw at the top. The reverse would be used for a base door as the screw wouldn't be visible, and is accessible.
For the screw end, a flat washer is used between the door and cabinet member. For the pop rivet end, a washer is used on the rivet between the door and the cabinet member. For a 3/4" door a flat washer 3/8" diameter or less can be used.
The holes for the door are approximately 3/8" to 7/16" OC from the edge, and centered on a 3/4" door. The distance from the cabinet end will vary depending on the gap desired. You can make a mock up for that determination.
To install a door, place the edge with the pop rivet and washer into the hole, align door and insert screw through (the top or bottom) and through the washer and into the pilot hole and tighten screw just enough. Screw should be long enough to penetrate the door about 3/4".
The downside to this procedure is that there is no adjustment, and you will need some sort of catch. The upside to this is that there are no hinges to buy, no mortising, and no visible hinge that shows.
This is a pivoting action from two points.
