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   DustyDesert | Oct 05, 2002 03:59am | #1

   Sorry that I'm not answering your question directly; however, I would caution you about multiple adjustment hinges. I've installed cabinets with 3-way adjustable hinges (up-down,in-out,left-right) and I'm not sure that I would use these again. The problem is that over time, the left-right adjustment 'sags' and needs to be readjusted. I've considered some slow epoxy on the adjustment mechanism to get around this creep. Does anyone else with more experience with these hinges have a recommendation on stabilizing the left-right adjustment?

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   camel | Oct 05, 2002 05:44am | #2

   I guess if I had to, it would be Blum.  As the other post said, they do go to hell over time, and it doesn't take long.  I know I'm done using them or any euro hinge unless I absolutely have to.  I think they're all junk.

   John E. Nanasy
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   woodshaver | Oct 05, 2002 07:34am | #3

   Hi GeneDavis  Ive been making cabinets for 20 yrs, and there are two euro hinge  brands I would recomend my first choice is SALICE  Ive used them a lot over the years without any problems, Blum is my second choice, they make a nice inset hinge were  the mounting plate is attached to the back of the frame. if i remember , il get the cat number , at my shop tomorrow.  good luck

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   Boxduh | Oct 05, 2002 05:08pm | #4

   Thanks, Woodshaver.  I am now enlightened.  I went and looked more closely at some hinge specs and can see clearly how the adjustment features are included in hinge (side to side and in/out) and base (up and down.)  I was confused and was looking only at the Blum base which specified up and down only.  I thought up/down was all I was going to get.  By using Blum's base that screws to the inside face of face frame, and any of the HO clip-on hinges, I can get all the adjustment I need for my inset door application.  Does it seem to you, as it does to me, when looking at Euro hinge specs and models, that Blum is the only one with the inside-frame clip base?

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   woodshaver | Oct 05, 2002 09:23pm | #5

   Hi Gene  yes, blum is the only euro hinge maker to make a behind the frame mounting plate. blum is a great hinge and I find , for inset doors , were a conceald hinge is needed this is the way to go.   good luck.