Concealed Hinges 101

The first step in successfully installing concealed cup hinges is to choose the right one! Nick shows three basic types of doors – inset, overlay, and partial overlay – and demonstrates how to fit them to cabinets, explaining how to select exactly the hinge you need based on how the door fits the cabinet. He then walks you step by step through a typical installation, choosing, marking, drilling, attaching, and adjusting traditional lipped doors on a framed cabinet.

For more information on cabinetmaking, see Nick's book on MAKING BUILT-IN CABINETS. It covers planning, building, and installing all types of built-ins. Nick provides standard dimensions for different types of cabinets, explains how to choose plywood and sheet materials, and discusses special considerations in designing a kitchen. He walks you through the construction of the cases, doors, and drawers, then show how to position and attach your finished units The book is available in PDF format from the Workshop Companion General store at https://workshopcompanionstore.com