OK, I have a cabinet project where there is a thick leg on each side. To this leg will attach doors (not that heavy, just standard), which are recessed back about 1/2" from the face of the leg. Yes I understand this means it will only swing out 90 degrees.
So how are hinges attached? I hadnt thought about it, but now realize past projects I have done have hinges attached to a member that is flush (or close to flush) with the front. So mortise for the hinge on both pieces, the 'pin' of the hinge sets proud of the surface, all is good.
But on this a traditional hinge would need the mortise all the way out to the pin centerline. Maybe this is fine and normal.
I could add a thin strip to the leg just for the purpose of mounting the hinge to it - thus creating a flush face style. If it was thin it might look ok.
Pretty sure many of you have done this numerous times. Maybe you all have 27 different ideas/ways to do it (likely). This isnt a masterpiece but still want it to be decent.