Hinge Solution

BennyG | Posted in General Discussion on February 6, 2025 12:07am

Hello

I am building a vanity with a flip center lid , that will eventually have a mirror attached to it. There 2 drawers, 1 on each side of center lid.

I am looking for concealed hinges for the lid. When the lid is closed, I want the top to look like on large continuous top with very tight reveals for the lid.

I attached a couple pics of the project…. the blue X represents the lid, the horizontal blue tape above the X represents where I intend to install hinges.

can you recommend a hinge that could work with this project?

Thank you for the help.

Ben

Replies

rob_ss | Feb 06, 2025 01:23am | #1
Soft close full inset concealed cabinet hinge. These are able to adjust up to 2-3mm in each direction to ensure you get an even reveal.
They can be a faff to install, but are fairly forgiving of error. Not really designed to work in that orientation but no reason why they would not work.
_mj_ | Feb 06, 2025 07:05am | #2
If you really want it to look like a single slab when closed go with Soss invisible hinges. http://www.soss.com Buy a router jig to match the hinges you choose, TOTALLY worth it.

Adding pics... my last use was the bench in my dinest set:
https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/09/02/a-nesting-dinnette-set
The router jig I bought is from woodhaven.com for the Soss #204 hinges:
https://woodhaven.com/products/woodhaven-8660-for-soss-100-hinge?variant=11924596612
rclark5 | Feb 06, 2025 08:05am | #3
I was going to recommend Soss hinges as well.
chiwoodworker | Feb 06, 2025 07:39pm | #4
3rd on SOSS hinges. From tiny jewelry boxes on up to reinforced pedestrian hollow metal doors and frames. It's a go to for a clean look on an opening.
kudzupatch | Feb 07, 2025 08:34am | #5
Just ran across this place. Never seen so many hinge choices. Thought you might find something here that would work.

https://www.hardwaresource.com/