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   mudman | Sep 28, 2007 03:56pm | #1

   my perimeter frame members are too narrow for concealed Blum inset hardware

   I am not sure what you mean by this, but I think that you are mistaken. Unraveling the Blum hinge program is a little daunting. But I think that if you go to their web site you can figure it out. If you are basing your observation on information/products from Rocklers or another hobby oriented retailer you will have problems. They repackage the products in a user friendly way to simplify the selection process, but it also limits the options.

    

   Pardon my spelling,

   Mike

   Make sure that your next project is beyond your skill and requires tools you don't have. You won't regret it.

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   brad805 | Sep 28, 2007 07:39pm | #2

   The stiles of my cab doors are 1.5", now I now I only have to drill a 1.377" (35mm) dia hole part way for the hardware I was really not all that comfortable drilling the door after adding in the hole edge offset.  Plus I kinda like the look of the small decorative hinges, just dont want the door to sag.  I think I have found some from Hafele, but sure interested to hear some recommendations from others.  Maybe a hinge style like this that still has a little better adjustability.  Installing thin layers of brass stock to eliminate sag is a total waste of time.

   thanks for your time

   Brad

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   oldusty | Sep 28, 2007 10:47pm | #3

   Hey brad ,

             I like Mike , see no problem with your first choice .

                     Inset doors , the mounting bracket for the hinge is located like 3/4" or more  back from the face , or there are brackets designed to screw just behind the edge of the face . You need a bit of space for the bracket , if you centered the partition walls behind the 1 and 1/2" stiles you would have room for the brackets .

        You may need to build out where the hinge blocks locate , to flush to the face edge .

     Imo the box mount standard inset blocks and brackets and hinges are the sturdiest and easiest to adjust and remove and hang accurately .Blum is great product , I use Mepla , any one of the main brands will work great for you .Buy or make a jig for installing the hinge brackets , it will look like you know what your doing .

                     regards        dusty

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   brad805 | Sep 28, 2007 11:16pm | #4

   thanks

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   USANigel | Sep 28, 2007 11:40pm | #5

   How about you use the Blum hinges to mount the door but install the "standard" hinges to give the look you want. Use a 35mm flat bottom drill for the hinge holes with the hole center 20.5mm (7/8) from the edge. Use some scraps to try it out, this also is the easy way to get the hinge plates  in the right place.

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   Jamie_Buxton | Sep 29, 2007 05:20am | #6

   For inset doors with a traditional look, my favorite is lift-off knuckle hinges from Horton Brass.  http://www.horton-brasses.com/products/hinges/butthinges/41  The lift-off feature is very useful while you're tuning the clearances around the edges of the door.   Horton's stuff is very well-built.  There will be no play or sag in those hinges.  You also can get a variety of finish colors.

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   trm8r | Sep 29, 2007 05:52pm | #7

   You could use an overlay hinge by drilling the cup in a block mounted behind the face frame and mounting the hinge plates to the door. The cabinet doesn't care if its backward. I did this to desk a couple of years ago.