How to ACCURATELY Install Hinges
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- In this video, I show you how to accurately and neatly install hinges so they work perfectly and have minimal gaps. I also show you the four ways you can install the hinge incorrectly and the issues this creates.
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Sorry all, no turning Tuesday this week. Was meant to edit the second part of the sandpaper rack project but accidentally edited this instead...
...I am not an organised man.
Nevertheless, hope you enjoy! If you want to see the Walnut Cabinet featured in this video being built, you can:
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I was beginning to worry if everything is alright. Got so used to regular uploads. ^^
Love the drawing of your fat hinge it looks like a man bent over from behind with funny enough a but hole Hensel a but hinge lmao
Lol, Give Trello a try. I use it to manage what's coming up next, what I'm currently working on, editing and then complete.
That's OK with me! I don't like the turning so much, and these technique videos are what I need most right now. Thanks!
As a carpenter/joiner, I have hung lots of doors and never thought that a hinge could be so fascinating.
Great, thanks, IMO, this series is getting back to what drew me to your channel in the first place.
I truly loved this video. I have been watching your videos for some time now and this has to be one of your more in depth videos on the hows and whys of the subject. Very informative especially on the little derails that most people dont mention. Things people don't really think about when they are new to fine woodworking
Really appreciate the detail you provide and the nuanced practical advice, I've watched this three times now and know I'll be watching it again before I do the hinges tomorrow. Thanks
Thank you Matt, these two hinge videos were very valuable to me.
Great video Matt. I love the level of precision you are teaching here. Keep it up!
Great video, I really like the level of detail you share. I attempted to install hinges on a small box and they were horrible. Followed your guidance and they were perfect. I had no ideal there were so many details in what seems like a very simple hinge install. I encountered every single issue you addressed, I will step up to the more expensive hinges in future builds. Again thank you for sharing your knowledge.
2 videos on hinges that I have found absolutely fascinating! Your presenting style is top notch...Even an ape like me could install hinges to a high standard following this video...Me Tarzan, you Jane!
Great up close camera shots. Perfect steady focus! Thanks.
A great tip I learned from a veteran woodworker when installing hinges is to use a self centering drill bit to get the pilot hole started then come back with a proper pilot bit. Also, a good majority of the time, the screws will be made of brass and are prone to breaking off easily. Add some wax to the threads and screw it in by hand to minimize stress.
Matt, this video combined with the last one crushed it! TH-cam has been my main source for learning the craft and, these two videos just blew my mind on how much more I have to learn. I haven't seen anyone tackle hardware in videos yet and I found this super useful. Thanks for the killer content!
was a great couple of videos!
I never realized how technical installing a simple butt-hinge could be, but now I see why I've never turned out a hinge that looked good. Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
An excellent video Matt. So many things considered to achieve the best result - all superbly explained. Many thanks!
Very nice work. You covered all the bases!
This is a great video. I wish someone taught me this stuff decades ago.
Fabulous! Thank you, Matt!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Wonderful Video!
Brilliant guidance for installing hinges! Thanks a ton.
Never mind the hinge skills, phenomenal teaching skill. Well done, very talented!! Impressive skill to engage.
I just installed my first hinges on a small box, following this tutorial and it worked out (almost) perfectly, thank you!
Brilliantly detailed instruction - thanks Matt
Super informative! We appreciate the “bad” examples too! You rock!
A really useful video, many thanks. I hope you will cover more of the brass fittings over time.
hey matt! just recently found and subscribed to your channel! love all of your videos. Its really refreshing to see someone around my age be so knowledgeable in woodworking compared to all of the older people who are super stuck in their ways and unwilling to change their techniques to new ideas. but anyway. I just wanted to point out to you that you should tuck your mic wire underneath your shirt. much safer that way. It also would look a little bit better because it would hide it from view!
Nice work Matt!
Always a great video from you! Thank you so much for all you share!!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
As you warned in the beginning, this clip is for cabinet makers. None-the less, thanks for a very competent straight delivery. Thank you.
Hooray 100k subs just reached, congrats Matt love your videos!!
Great material and clear explanations throughout the video. Well done! 👏 👏 👏
I knew there was much more precision to installing a hinge than all the other YT videos on hinges seem to indicate there was. When I found this video, I said haaaaaa, I just hit the jackpot!
Hinges are quite tricky until you understand them. Very detailed video. Worth the time to watch. Especially enjoyed the chisel technique instruction including discussing being aware of the direction of the grain. Much appreciated. I'll definitely be checking out your other stuff. Subbed. Cheers!
Fantastic explanations and demonstrations of the various ways and various common mistakes. I viewed at least a dozen videos looking for a clear explanation on how to close that shadow gap on boxes or how to avoid not completely closing. Awesome techniques and thank you for sharing. I have subed your channel as it is obvious you are indeed a master.
Very interesting Matt. Didn't realise there was so much in to fitting hinges.
Thank you for this, everything is explained so clearly
Thank you so much for this video. This is the masterpiece of hinge installation tips and details. Greatings from France.
Best video on this yet! Thanks.
Thank you. Great to see such fine detail in your work.
Wish I'd gone to Uni now! 👍
Really fantastic video. exactly what I needed to know for my box project! thanks
Thanks Matt!
Matt thanks for this video. It worked perfectly!
Excellent video!! Very nicely explained.
Very helpful, thanks for the insight.
100K on the way! Congrats in advance buddy! Keep killin' It!
Great video! This was exactly what l was looking for! Thanks
Great instructions, thanks.
Fantastic instruction! And thank you for showing mistakes so that we don't repeat them. I would surely figure them out when it's too late.
Matt knows his stuff!
Thanks for this video! I'm in the middle of installing a folding desk, and I was so afraid of leaving a huge gap between my two boards. This is helpful!!!
Very helpful! Appreciate it💛
100k subs congratulations!!!
Great video, good explanations - thank you
Very helpful. Thank you
Bloody excellent. Thanks
Center-finding bits. Use them with 1mm drill bit or smaler. Spot on centr and easier vertical path for the screws ! For a few quids, makes life a whole lot easier ☺
This was the comment I wanted to add. Once I used one I'll never not use one when available. They are more accurate, consistent, and quicker than the method shown.
Other than that, great video. Everything was very well explained.
Very good! Thank you.
Nice work and a first rate presentation.
Great video mate really enjoy what your doing i love the fine woodworking which im trying to teach myself 🙄
Very good!!!
Yes! More cabinetry videos! :)
Thanks, Great video!
Mat,
No body covers this subject that I have found. Well formated and has " what to do if". well played sir well played.
That's great. thanks
excellent. thank you
I use a centre finding bit for the screw holes and before screwing in brass screws I screw in same size steel screws. This is very important if using a hard wood like oak. If not done this way the brass screws may shear.
A really interesting video. Getting screws that fit the countersink or vice versa is a common problem. It would be best to check that before starting.
Amazing detail in this video. The ultimate guide.
first class explanation cheers.
great vid. have a go at making a wood turned hinge - they are large and bulky by impressive when they work, they also require skill with joinery
Thank you so much 😊
what an absolutely amazing video - both this one and the one where you touched up the hardware store hinges ... Installed my first set on a dovetailed box and they came out spot on!!! too bad brusso hinges cost as much as a pair of kidneys , but the hardware store ones turned out great with the modifications you suggested !!!
I learn something new every day. Great video and very detailed explanations. I did have a bit of trouble with your accent though. I am preparing to install a hinged door on a box that will be exposed to the weather so it should be a good first try for me. Thanks very much for the informative video.
So helpful for a novice like me. Many thanks.
Thanks!
Soooooo close to 100,000 subs!
Down that the shop is done, I cant wait for you to get back to the furniture build videos
This video should have more views! Amazing tips, bud!
Nice. I never considered the complexity of hinges before until I actually tried to install some. It wasn't pretty. You've taken a lot of the mystery out for my next project.
Jesus! Now I'm even more freaked out!!! Thanks Matt. Naw, you did a good job explaining it. Thanks. I'm so glad someone "you" did a video. I like the way you explain stuff. Thanks again
Great video Matt! Congrats on the 100k subscribers, heres to the next 100k! Your beer bottle caps.... I have a few too and was trying to work out what to do with them. How did you attach them to your cabinet?
As always you offered a very precise, detailed and well explained tutorial. Also, if I might ask a question, which diamond stone are you using on your Tormek and do you have others?
i might use this in the future
Good videos, It has been my understanding that odd screw sizes, such as 3, 5, 7 etc, were always used for fixing hinges and handles to wood which is why the 4, 6, 8 etc sizes are always either too small or just a bit too large but much more common as they were in general use. I have yet to investigate how the more modern metric size screws fit with hinges and handles.
So firstly sorry for using your channel as a outlet here but as I don't use social media I just felt this was the best way to get my thoughts on this matter out there . Myself and my wife visited the Midlands woodworking show yesterday and had the chance to have a chat with yourself matt while we were there it was lovely to meet you as I think your channel is fun to watch and informative so anyway to my comment.Matt was demoing on the Axminster stand and with him there were other small stands demoing other Axminster products one of which was being manned by a young guy showing the new level cam clamps that Axminster had developed I believe in conjunction with ukj so myself and my wife were watching this young guy demo these clamps and we were the only people on the stand apart from one other guy who walked up and began watching too. So this guy then decided he was going to try and embarrass this young guy demonstrating this product by asking him the most awkward questions about the material these clamps were made of to which the lad behind the desk did not fully know the ins and outs of. Now here's my issue with this, this person took absolute delight in the fact that this lad didn't fully know the specs of the clamp material and the smug grin that spread across his face as he looked over at me and my wife demonstrated that completely. I'm not the most intelligent guy on the planet but I'm practical and thats why I love woodworking so when people at shows do things like this just to try and make themselves look clever in front of other people at trade stands it makes my blood boil, so in conclusion this is for the demo lad on that Axminster stand you were doing a great job and to that guy who thought you made yourself look big, your the prick, not that lad and your the type of person that has kept me away from woodworking shows for many years up until yesterday but next time I witness this I'm gonna pipe up and tell everyone in earshot just what I think of guys like you. Matt it was great to meet you keep up the excellent work and the great channel
Thank you so much for that Steve, I’ll pass it onto him! Great to meet you too.
Great!
Very informative. Thank you Matt. Can you (or someone else) tell me which hinges are recommended despite the two already mentioned names? I live in Germany. So at least European manufacturer (or shops) are best. Thanks!
Nice one Matt, really well explained... just a point, you aim at cabinet makers and fine woodworking... But even "wood butchers" for the want of a better description can pick up fabulous tips. As a new woodworker this will help me the next time i fit hinges. I have a set of nice hinges i bought for a job yet to be completed and often use 50p hinges from Wilko. So when i get a minute or two i will fine tune a set of these and see if it turns them into a £15 set... Cheers
That's bananas!
Thanks for the great video. It's way too long until one has done it badly several times. Then the video length seems about perfect :)
Super informative as always. I found your channel while eating some Deliveroo'd Nando's in a Marriott hotel in North West London. Watched like 4-5 series and subbed pretty much immediately. Sadly you weren't doing any talks I could get to while I was in the UK, and now I'm back in Texas. Keep doing what you do, I'm learning a ton.
Thanks for the video. Would you recommend staining and sealing before installing box hardware? Or would you install the hardware, remove it, stain, then reinstall it?
Matt, that was some neat hinge morticing? I got some of those self centering drill bits for drilling hinges!
Hey Matt can you give us some links of cheap hinges. I live in Croatia and I can't find any... Thank you!
Have you tried using a transfer punch to get the screw holes centered? I use them all the time and they're awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you !
Cheeky I know but who else can I ask
..I am about to fit some dove tailed bar counter hinges and would love to see a video on that.
What no router jig? ;-)
Seriously, just discovered your channel Matt. Great stuff.
At flea markets I have seen very short stubby chisels, I assumed these were worn down, but perhaps they are for hinge recesses, so that you can have more control
Congratulations on your impending 100K subscribers!!! Can't believe how fast you've racked them up! Keep up the great work but please use Patreon a bit more! :)
As far as centering the screw in the hinge hole a self centering drill bit works great.
I've recently used countersink bit to mark the centre of the hole in something like hinges. Have you tried that? You also have used countersink to make the holes deeper in hinges, so it's just a matter of doing it in-place of their installation.
Hey Matt. I was trying your technique today. The issue i kept having is splitting in the "wide direction" of the mortise when initially truing to get the bulk material out. I left some space between my chops and each side, and when I went to pair them out the fibers on each side of the "stop" chop came out too. Ever have this issue?
If the screw heads are deep enough you can take the heads to your belt sander to make those heads shorter and clean them up a bit like you did with the hinge itself!