Dale, does she get you in the shins? earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote:
>Well Janet is my dishwasher. > >I have nothing to say on this list about leaving the door open. > >Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada ><mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Skype DaleLeavens >Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Cy Selfridge >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 6:27 PM >Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Rockler's Guide to Choosing a Concealed Hinge > >Well, I will agree that that blamed dishwarsher door is a real killer.(LOL) >I have some permanent scars on my shins from the blasted thing. As for the >105 degree hinges, no thanks. I would rather the door could be opened all >the way back against the cabinet because, invariably, I forget to close the >door and when I raise up from getting something - OWIE! It also does not >help the hinges one bit to have the door elevated and then I am somewhat >unhappy and will, upon occasion, slam the stupid door closed which also does >not help the hardware at all. (LOL) >Now, as for the dishwarsher, don't you folks warsh them dishes? >Cy, the ancient oKie... > >_____ > >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of Boyce, Ray >Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:25 PM >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Rockler's Guide to Choosing a Concealed Hinge > >Hi Lenny > >The dishwasher door is another trap when left down, it catches you right >across the shins and I also let out some naughty words. > >Ray > >-----Original Message----- >From: HYPERLINK >"mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:HYPERLINK >"mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of Lenny McHugh >Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 10:26 PM >To: HYPERLINK >"mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockler's Guide to Choosing a Concealed Hinge > >Well we have some very similar and I would never recommend the 105 degree >hinge if there is a blind individual in the household Shortly after these >were installed my wife was getting something out of a cabinet and left the >door open until she put things down on the table. I was in the kitchen and >started going outside. Well when I hit the door the screws were ripped out. >Since the door does not go past the 105 degree position it became a perfect >pry bar ripping the hinge out of the inside. I won't tell you the first >three words that I spoke. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ray Boyce" <HYPERLINK >"mailto:rayb101%40dodo.com.au"[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <HYPERLINK >"mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 2:46 AM >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rockler's Guide to Choosing a Concealed Hinge > >Note: If you are constructing new cabinets, Rockler strongly recommends that >you choose your door hardware for your cabinet and door design before you >begin >construction. > >Concealed Hinge CabinetWhat is a Concealed Hinge? >Concealed Hinges are hinges that are hidden from view and allow you to see >only the surface of the door. They are sometimes called "European-style" >hinges >and offer a clean design look. > >Why choose a concealed hinge? >Concealed hinges offer easier door adjustment to compensate for slight >imperfections in cabinet construction. Another benefit is the ability to >take a door >on or off without removing the hardware. > >What does Rockler carry? >Rockler carries hinges by Julius Blum, Inc. >Blum >. Blum hinges are preferred throughout the world by cabinetmakers, kitchen >manufacturers and consumers. >. Rockler is proud to have offered Blum Hinges for nearly 20 years. >. The Blum CLIP hinge has become the industry standard for concealed hinges. >. All Blum hinges are backed with a lifetime guarantee. >. Blum is ISO 9001 certified which means that you are assured of consistent >quality in every Blum hinge. > >How do I choose a Concealed Hinge? >Concealed hinges are designed for two types of cabinet construction. > >Face Frame >- Hinge mounts to outside facing frame >Frameless - >hinge mounts to inside cabinet wall >Concealed Face Frame Hinges. > >Two Options To Fit Your Needs! > >Rockler offers two different concealed hinges for face frame applications. >The hinge that you choose depends on your preferences for adjustability, >degree >of opening, cost, and overlay. > >Click one of the hinges to the right that best fits your needs. >Option 1 >Option 2 > >Blum, 2-Way, 105 Degree HingeBlum, 2-Way, 105 Degree Hinge >BLUM 120° Clip Top 3-Way Face Frame Hinges Blum, 3-Way, 120 Degree Hinge >ADJUSTABILITY >For most applications, >2-Way >adjustment (side and height) is adequate and the more economical choice. >This >3-Way >hinge offers the most adjustability for perfect alignment even when minor >cabinet irregularities exist. >DEGREE OF OPENING >105 Degrees105° >120 Degrees120° >Cost >Around $5.00 Per Pair >Around $10.00 Per Pair >Overlay > >Understanding Overlays) > >Available in 3/8'', 1/2'', 3/4'', 1-1/4'' or variable overlays. >Available in 3/8'' - 5/8'', 1/2'' - 3/4'' overlays and inset. > >2-Way Adjustment > >ADJUSTABILITY >Easy 2-Way Independent Adjustments with the turn of a screw! Two separate >screws allow you to make independent minor adjustments in door side or >height. >Side AdjustmentSide adjustment - Regulates the gaps between doors, cabinets >and wall for perfect parallel alignment. > >Height AdjustmentHeight Adjustment - Lets you align door levels across a row >of doors so they match precisely at the top and bottom. > >DEGREE OF OPENING >The 105 degree opening provides a good choice when space is limited and >other cabinet doors or walls affect the performance of the cabinet door. > >COST >The hinges cost about $5 per pair. > >3-Way Adjustment > >ADJUSTABILITY >Easy 3-Way Independent Adjustments with the turn of a screw! Three separate >screws allow you to make independent minor adjustments in door side, height >or depth alignment. > >Side AdjustmentSide adjustment - Regulates the gaps between doors, cabinets >and wall for perfect parallel alignment. > >Height AdjustmentHeight Adjustment - Lets you align door levels across a row >of doors so they match precisely at the top and bottom. > >Depth AdjustmentDepth adjustment - Lets you bring any style of door into >line with the vertical surface of the cabinet. > >DEGREE OF OPENING >The 120 degree swing allows the largest opening between your two hinge >choices when interaction with other cabinet doors or walls is not an issue. > >COST >These hinges cost around $10 per pair. > >Understanding Door Overlay > >Overlay >If the door is completely flush with the face frame, it uses a full inset >hinge. Typical butt hinges fall into this category. > >If the door overlays the face frame completely, without a rabbet on the back >edge, it uses a overlay hinge. The overlay can be predetermined (1-1/4'' to >1-3/8'') or variable. The advantage of a variable overlay hinge is that it >can be mounted anywhere on the width of the face frame, allowing you to >determine >how much of the frame is visible. > >Since the amount of overlay you choose affects the overall width of the >door, we recommend that you determine overlay and select the appropriate >hinges >before making or ordering your doors. > >How many hinges and how much adjustability? > >How many HingesUse the chart to determine how many hinges you'll need for >the height and weight of your door. > >A door that is 43'' high and weighs 14 lbs. requires three hinges. If your >door is only 24'' high but weighs 14 lbs., go with three hinges for maximum >support >and stability. > >Use on 5/8'' - 3/4'' doors unless otherwise noted. > >JIG IT for Concealed Hinges >Jig-It System >Two ways to drill concealed hinges! For easy and accurate Hinge >installation, check out our Rockler exclusive Hinge JIG IT systems. Choose >from either the >Single JIG IT system, >ideal for smaller jobs and drills perfect cup holes one at a time. Or, >choose our >Multi-Tool Rail JIG IT system, >which allows drilling all the hinge cups on one door together with a single >setup. > >Hinge cup drilling jigs - >Here's an accurate and inexpensive way to set up your drill press for making >holes for cup hinges. > >Self Centering Bits >Also see our >Self-Centering Bits, >perfect for hinge cup mounting. > >The Self-Centering Bit ensures accurate hinge and hardware installations >every time! The bit provides perfectly centered and straight pilot holes, so >that >even an amateur can install shift-free hardware that lasts. >Concealed Frameless Hinges > >Blum Design Options: It's a question of degrees. > >110 Degree Cross-Corner Hinges > >170 Degree Series or Zero Clearance > >Mini Clip-On 26mm Clip-On Hinges > >95 Degree Thick Door Clip Top Hinges > >120 Degree Series Clip Top Hinges > >Bi-fold Hinges and 170 Degree Series >The #1 choice for most applications. > >Rockler offers a variety of frameless hinges for many applications. The >hinge that you choose depends on your application requirements and >preferences; >including the >degree of opening >and >overlay. >Additional benefits to Blum hinges include >3-way adjustability >and a choice between >self-close or free-swing action. > >Three-way independent adjustment means uniform cabinetry! > >Blum "European-style" hinges are adjustable in three ways to let you align >your cabinet doors for a consistent look, even where minor cabinet >irregularities >exist. > >Side AdjustmentSide adjustment ... regulates the gaps between doors, >cabinets and walls for perfect parallel alignment. > >Height AdjustmentHeight adjustment ... lets you align door levels across a >row of doors so they match precisely at top and bottom. > >Depth AdjustmentDepth adjustment ... lets you bring any style of door into >line with the vertical surface of the cabinet. > >Self-Closing versus Free Swing Hinges > >Self-closing hinges are an ideal for cabinets. The built-in spring pulls the >door closed and holds it in a closed position, eliminating the need for >catches. > >Free-swing hinges are most often used in furniture applications, rather than >cabinet applications. > >Overlay or Inset - what's the difference? > >Here's something to consider when selecting hinges >Look at your cabinet design before selecting hinges. On Eurostyle cabinets, >hinges are attached directly to the cabinet side. 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