Stuart Welsh
11-03-2017, 10:48 AM
Hello,
I'm working on an upper cabinet that utilizes morticed butt hinges. The initial assembly resulted in doors that swing fine but will not stay closed. Though I did not see any contact between the door and frame I assume there is binding that causes them to spring open a couple inches. Am I correct in assuming that perhaps I have morticed them too deep? If so and I need to shim them what is the favorable material to shim with, paper? Thanks in advance for your help, this is obviously one of those issues that illustrates I still have lots to learn but then that's why I'm here!
Stuart
I'm working on an upper cabinet that utilizes morticed butt hinges. The initial assembly resulted in doors that swing fine but will not stay closed. Though I did not see any contact between the door and frame I assume there is binding that causes them to spring open a couple inches. Am I correct in assuming that perhaps I have morticed them too deep? If so and I need to shim them what is the favorable material to shim with, paper? Thanks in advance for your help, this is obviously one of those issues that illustrates I still have lots to learn but then that's why I'm here!
Stuart