Mike Goetzke
06-14-2011, 11:31 AM
I'm ready to buy hinges for our kitchen remodel. The more I look the more confused I get. I want to use Euro 35mm cup style hinges. Here are some questions I have (I have face frame construction with 2" wide end stiles & 3" wide center stiles):
1) On doors without opening restriction what hinge opening is used? (I see 105*, 107*, 110*...170*...)
2) On doors with restrictions, like next to a frig surround, the door can only open I'm guessing slightly more than 90* what angle hinges get used here?
3) Overlay. On my many smaller cabinet projects I have used 1/2 overlay. Is it best to stick with this 3/8" overlay or use full (3/4") overlay hinges?
4) One piece hinge versus two. I have been told for custom work like mine the single piece is fine and the two piece was developed for high production work. Looking for pros/cons.
5) Soft close. Of course my wife wanted soft close slides after she saw them in the store but do the soft close add-ons for door hinges work well too?
Thanks,
Mike
1) On doors without opening restriction what hinge opening is used? (I see 105*, 107*, 110*...170*...)
2) On doors with restrictions, like next to a frig surround, the door can only open I'm guessing slightly more than 90* what angle hinges get used here?
3) Overlay. On my many smaller cabinet projects I have used 1/2 overlay. Is it best to stick with this 3/8" overlay or use full (3/4") overlay hinges?
4) One piece hinge versus two. I have been told for custom work like mine the single piece is fine and the two piece was developed for high production work. Looking for pros/cons.
5) Soft close. Of course my wife wanted soft close slides after she saw them in the store but do the soft close add-ons for door hinges work well too?
Thanks,
Mike