There's a certain level of knowledge that usually only comes with experience and time spent in woodworking. These are all things that aren't taught in woodworking classes any longer, the tricks of the trade so to speak. I have been looking for a channel that conveys this kind of teaching for a long time now, only just discovered Workshop Companion and boy am I glad that I have. Unbeatable! The young kids on the block are all fine and good with their fancy dominos and cnc's, I enjoy that too, but nothing beats an old boy's knowledge and expertise!
Came across this video while researching concealed hinges...that demo cabinet is genius for explaining the different types of hinges! Most videos are for one or the other and one can't quite grasp the differences as well as with this video
Mr. Engler---Thank you so much for this lesson; it was worth every minute ,which for my viewing was even longer since I took voluminous notes. Certainly, nobody puts all the information together on this topic better than you do in this presentation. I am preparing to craft my first cabinet doors, and now--thanks to this presentation--I am ready to begin, beginning with ordering partial overlay hinges.
*God bless you sir!* Only 3 minutes in, and already I've learned things I never knew after maybe 20 years and 1,000 hours of TV and video. I love it when a topic is covered in a concise, top-down systematic, complete, mutually exclusive manner while introducing proper vocabulary along the way. You hit that on all channels.
I watched this because I had a few spare minutes and it seemed like a straight forward topic. I learned so much and now will change how I renovate my kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Thank you very much!
I've been trying to figure out my partial inset cabinet doors for a couple of weeks and stumbled upon your video. Thank you so much for sharing this information, my wife will be ecstatic to finally be done with our kitchen project, happy wife, happy life!
I foolishly volunteered to build my own kitchen cabinets to save a buck and this video has given me more faith in my abilities; I can sense myself going down a rabbit hole of your videos to learn more tips and tricks to keep the blue words out of the kitchen. Amazing video!
As always, thanks for explaining how to do it, as well as pointing out ways to make it more accurate (in this case, making templates). You sir, are both a master craftsman and a master educator. Thank you for your dedication to making us better makers.
Great tutorial and refresher.....thanks! I've installed a lot of Blum hinges but must admit when I first began they were intimidating. Love how they are adjustable and totally concealed when doors are closed though. Really enjoyed seeing Bella doing more "acting" in this video......she's such a beautiful dog. I'm sure she gives you endless pleasure with all her antics!
I just fitted a door using these hinges today for the first time ever but if I’d seen this video I’d have been too worried to take the job on. Things went easily enough. Beginners luck. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Such a good video! You invested time and effort to make the demonstration box, which superbly shows how the hinges work! Thank you, extremely good video! And even mentioning the sizes in mm 😊
Hello, I just stumbled across your channel. I'm a retired cabinetmaker and have installed thousands of these hinges. I have a tip that will make this even easier. I like to work from "the center of my door" for laying out hinges and plates. Say I have a 30" door by making a mark at 15" I now can work from there giving me dead center of the cup location. I now take the center of the opening and repeat the process giving me accurate location for my hinge plates. Also if you have a door that is over 60" manufacture recommends 3 hinges. I would leave the hinge plate off the cabinet in the middle until after the door is clipped in place then install the third plate, less frustration on you.
Thanks for sharing. I usually make a story stick for each set of cabinets I design, since most of the openings tend to be the same height. But this works just as well without having to wonder where you put the dang stick.
Three minutes in and I finally found what I needed on the types of hinges. Took awhile to get my answers despite googling. The video has really been educational and helpful.
You are my hero sir! I was worried and stressed about how to replace my kitchen cabinet door hinge🪛. Your detailed explanation was excellent! Can't thank you enough for making this video.
No , thank you. I've been watching woodworking videos for the last 8 years. Yours is the best, Woodworking channel on TH-cam. Not woodworking "influencer", Woodworking. Thanks for all you do.
I really appreciate the detailed run-down, and the tackling of the worst case scenario requiring brackets, a lipped door, etc. This definitely gives me some confidence to tackle my much simpler project using these hinges tomorrow!
Thoroughly enjoyed your video this morning! While your expertise was on full display, it was the giggles you evoked that stood out for me (lost my religion, 6 or so times... per door 🤣)! Thanks
I work in a cabinet shop. We use these hinges daily. Great explanation!! Only thing I would suggest is leave a 1/8” gap between double doors. Expansion through the seasons will cause problems if you don’t!!
I always love your videos. So much knowledge and so easy to learn from the way you explain things. I’ve been working on learning how to build out my own cabinets and have them as nice as any I can buy and your videos truly help me
You are absolutely amazing!! I just watched a video on concealed hinges and couldn't for the life of me understand what he was demonstrating. You are extremely thorough, visuals are beyond great. I have a very clear understanding of the these hinges and which one to use. You covered it all; answered all my questions. I am very appreciative. Are you a classroom teacher? You have to be to be so detailed and understandable!! Thank-you. Oh and your doggie!!! What a companion, so cute, curious and so attentive!!
I taught "Wood as an Engineering Material" at the University of Cincinnati. However, the thoroughness and understanding comes from having spent 45 years as a woodworking journalist. I've written 50+ books and hundreds of magazine articles. I've long ago figured out how to tell a reasonably good woodworking story. The dog is a kelpie; name's Bella. She and I thank you for the kind words.
One of the best explanations out there on the subject and what you need to consider when installing them. BTW... if you buy your hinges from Rockler, spend the extra bit of money and get their matching hinge template(s) for the model(s) you buy. Well worth the money.
This is the 6th TH-cam video I've looked at and the 10th in total, counting the 4 I watched on cabinetmakers websites. Thank God I finally FINALLY found someone who actually knows what they are talking about! Thank you!
First time Watcher. I'd like to thank you sincerely for providing such vast and accurate information in such an easily digested fashion. You've got a new fan for sure!!
Very clear description of the different hinges & their application. I've watched several videos & walked away scratching my head. Thank you for another great video.
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and you have a new subscriber from it. I appreciate the simple explanations without being condescending, the bits of humor thrown in, and the inclusion of both metric and customary units. Also, Bella is the second goodest companion (my dog, Princess, is obviously the goodest companion).
Great video! I especially appreciate your mockup cabinet of the 3 types of doors and hinges. You're also a very good teacher. Because I have no experience with these hinges, I'll probably buy the 2 jigs available for this purpose, so I don't mess it up!
I can’t believe this content it’s for free! It’s so much better than any woodworking course I have seen. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Nick! You’re a wonderful kind man, keep going and kudos to Bella, she’s so sweet!
EXCELLENT VIDEO, such CLEAR and to the point explanations & demonstrations. Thanks, really awesome presentation ! I always wondered about those other hinges in the range, as I have only done full overlay. Liked & Subscribed, keep up the great work 😉
Excellent job keeping the video entertaining! I chuckled a few times. And I learned so much! You're making me interested in taking up woodworking as a hobby some time in the future.
You and your puppy casually peeking are amazing :-) I appreciate that you provide the metric measurements, as well. Instant fan and subscriber... thank you & greetings from Berlin!
Looking forward to upgrading my kitchen now...I have been stalling because I thought I would have to buy an expensive jig to put these suckers in. I learned a lot watching this! Thank you!
Low under counter door got loose and popped off after 15 years. Was an awkward position so I couldn't figure out if I had to slide and lock or press and lock or what. All I know, it took like 15 tries and my arms were coming off. Found this channel, and within 5 minutes, I got it back together. Thank you!!
This is an amazing video, in depth with great explanations and . The demonstration box with 3 different types of doors was just above and beyond. Thanks for giving me the information and confidence to tackle changing the cabinet hinges in my home. maybe i'll even build a cabinet from scratch one day who knows
Thank you for another wonderful video About a year ago, I bought 12ish pairs of concealed hinges (1 product code QTY:12) for a kitchen and somehow got 3 diffrent types of hinge! It would be nice if the stockist put as much thought into their products as you just did :)
Concealed hinges are a constant source of frustration because you can't tell what they're for simply by looking at them. There are six pivot points! Who can look at that and mentally imagine where the door is going to end up when it's open or closed? Consequently, it's extremely easy to put them in the wrong stock bin. Or grab them out of the wrong stock bin. Or put them in the wrong package altogether. I have gotten into the habit of comparing the hinges to the their photo in the catalogue when they arrive.
Needing to adjust the cup hinges in my kitchen cabinets which were installed many years before i moved in. Thanks for showing me how to do the adjustment. You get a "like, subscribe, and comment"
I have never like installing or trying to adjust those type of hinges. After watching this video several times over, I'm tempted to give them another try. Thank you for this video, seems well explained.
Thanks for teaching. Saving this. Request: can you do a video on different hinges for chests? I made a kitchen bench nook thing and almost spent $200 on Torsion hinges. I don't know what kind of hinges exist now and how to best consider each hinge's weight bearing capabilities. All I really wanted to do was make a kitchen bench with storage that could open and close softly.
Thanks Nick! This was a very helpful and informative video. I think I'll build one of those boxes so I can experiment and practice with these different hinges. Thanks again.
Great teacher found out what TRANSFER PUNCHES were you need the drill the dead centre so when you screw in a hole it's 100% SPOT ON I bought one 25 pcs set for $50 on Trade me in New Zealand at 70+ Years old you are still Learning Been struggling over the many years lol👍
A good simple explanation is very welcome. The Blum hinge catalogue and technical manual runs to over 700 pages and has tables and graphs that are enough to inhibit many from even considering using one. I should say that many of the jigs for these hinges put the pilots for the screws in the wrong place so piloting using the actual hinges is the best bet.
Agreed on both accounts. Agreed that the Blum Catalogue is a fantastic door stop. And agreed that commercial jigs cannot be trusted. I know of at least one case in which a company apparently changed their hinge design, moving the screw locations, but the old templates (made by another party) continued to be sold. When I make my own, I always consult the company's published dimensions, and then check the numbers against the actual hinges I've been sent.
Great explanation. I want to re-use my 1970's oak cabinet doors which have a 3/8" inset. The only fully concealed hinges I've found are very pricey (~$30/pair). Home Depot sells a more traditional hinge which exposes the pivot barrel, but the screws are hidden for a fairly contemporary look, and much more affordable (~$7.60/pr).
You're absolutely right, the concealed hinges for lipped doors are ridiculously pricey. And they are much more difficult to install, especially if you're upgrading older cabinets.
I work with these hinges every day, so I know all the measurements off the top of my head. They're super easy. We even have the cup hinges for the doors that don't need any screws. It's called blum clip-top inserta. Just drill a 35mm hole for the cup, and two 8mm holes for where the screws would go and it clicks right in place.
Thank you Nick! Now I can somewhat keep my sanity when having to work with these hinges. Not to change the subject but , an idea for a possible future video-- A jig for exact repeat cuts (ripping and cross cutting) of sheet goods with a circ. saw and guide rail . TSO and woodpeckers make these jigs and they look great but I cannot justify the price.I built your sawhorse setup for breaking down sheetgoods and it works great.
An excellent video. In fact, almost perfect ... superior video quality, excellent sound, marvelous instruction, excellent information and a modicum of humor. More Bella and it would be over the top. Hahahaha. Great stuff!
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Still one of the best woodworking channels out there! Thanks for the video.
Absolutely - right on.
The amount of time spent - quite nice.
He’s an author of many informative books as well. They’re well done. Quite the fellow.
Most welcome.
There's a certain level of knowledge that usually only comes with experience and time spent in woodworking. These are all things that aren't taught in woodworking classes any longer, the tricks of the trade so to speak.
I have been looking for a channel that conveys this kind of teaching for a long time now, only just discovered Workshop Companion and boy am I glad that I have.
Unbeatable! The young kids on the block are all fine and good with their fancy dominos and cnc's, I enjoy that too, but nothing beats an old boy's knowledge and expertise!
Dog credit was nice touch. She is getting her camera time. She looks very smart and lovers her owner.
Came across this video while researching concealed hinges...that demo cabinet is genius for explaining the different types of hinges! Most videos are for one or the other and one can't quite grasp the differences as well as with this video
Mr. Engler---Thank you so much for this lesson; it was worth every minute ,which for my viewing was even longer since I took voluminous notes. Certainly, nobody puts all the information together on this topic better than you do in this presentation. I am preparing to craft my first cabinet doors, and now--thanks to this presentation--I am ready to begin, beginning with ordering partial overlay hinges.
Glad to have been of help. Good luck!
I already know how to do these, and I've now made 3 cabinets with them. Yet, I'm glued to this video. He's so freaking good at teaching. 👍👍
Best video by a mile explaining the difference between these hinge types.
Thanks.
*God bless you sir!* Only 3 minutes in, and already I've learned things I never knew after maybe 20 years and 1,000 hours of TV and video. I love it when a topic is covered in a concise, top-down systematic, complete, mutually exclusive manner while introducing proper vocabulary along the way. You hit that on all channels.
Thanks for saying. We try.
@@WorkshopCompanion *Nick, Bella, and Travis:* I just watched to the end. Speechless. That good! Thank you again.
I watched this because I had a few spare minutes and it seemed like a straight forward topic. I learned so much and now will change how I renovate my kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Thank you very much!
Most welcome.
I work at Rockler and I just showed this to my associates. Thank you for your wonderful videos. This was so educational
Thanks, JW.
You are a brilliant teacher. Thank you for sharing 🌞
Most welcome. Thanks for the kind words.
I now have fewer excuses for installing an inset door I've put off for 2 years. Absolutely love this channel!
Thanks for saying.
I've been trying to figure out my partial inset cabinet doors for a couple of weeks and stumbled upon your video. Thank you so much for sharing this information, my wife will be ecstatic to finally be done with our kitchen project, happy wife, happy life!
Glad I could help!
Had no idea about the height adjustment screw hidden away. Finally got my cabinet door lined up nicely thanks to you. Much appreciated ! 👍👍
Glad to be of help.
You are definitely THE explainer-in-chief!
I foolishly volunteered to build my own kitchen cabinets to save a buck and this video has given me more faith in my abilities; I can sense myself going down a rabbit hole of your videos to learn more tips and tricks to keep the blue words out of the kitchen. Amazing video!
Love watching your shorts!
Thanks!!
Yet again - you taught me something and gave me a laugh. Just love your channel and always get excited with a new release.
This is the best tutorial and explanation I have found on TH-cam. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you.
Most welcome, welcome, welcome.
As always, thanks for explaining how to do it, as well as pointing out ways to make it more accurate (in this case, making templates). You sir, are both a master craftsman and a master educator. Thank you for your dedication to making us better makers.
Most welcome.
Great tutorial and refresher.....thanks! I've installed a lot of Blum hinges but must admit when I first began they were intimidating. Love how they are adjustable and totally concealed when doors are closed though. Really enjoyed seeing Bella doing more "acting" in this video......she's such a beautiful dog. I'm sure she gives you endless pleasure with all her antics!
Most welcome. And both Bella and I thank you for the kind wirds.
I just fitted a door using these hinges today for the first time ever but if I’d seen this video I’d have been too worried to take the job on. Things went easily enough. Beginners luck. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Such a good video! You invested time and effort to make the demonstration box, which superbly shows how the hinges work! Thank you, extremely good video! And even mentioning the sizes in mm 😊
Most welcome.
Hello, I just stumbled across your channel. I'm a retired cabinetmaker and have installed thousands of these hinges. I have a tip that will make this even easier. I like to work from "the center of my door" for laying out hinges and plates. Say I have a 30" door by making a mark at 15" I now can work from there giving me dead center of the cup location. I now take the center of the opening and repeat the process giving me accurate location for my hinge plates. Also if you have a door that is over 60" manufacture recommends 3 hinges. I would leave the hinge plate off the cabinet in the middle until after the door is clipped in place then install the third plate, less frustration on you.
Thanks for sharing. I usually make a story stick for each set of cabinets I design, since most of the openings tend to be the same height. But this works just as well without having to wonder where you put the dang stick.
Three minutes in and I finally found what I needed on the types of hinges. Took awhile to get my answers despite googling. The video has really been educational and helpful.
English is my second language and I still understand you clearly sir!
This is the exact video I needed to understand the different types of cup hinges. Thank you!
Most welcome.
You are my hero sir! I was worried and stressed about how to replace my kitchen cabinet door hinge🪛. Your detailed explanation was excellent! Can't thank you enough for making this video.
Most welcome.
No , thank you. I've been watching woodworking videos for the last 8 years. Yours is the best, Woodworking channel on TH-cam. Not woodworking "influencer", Woodworking. Thanks for all you do.
Most welcome.
I really appreciate the detailed run-down, and the tackling of the worst case scenario requiring brackets, a lipped door, etc. This definitely gives me some confidence to tackle my much simpler project using these hinges tomorrow!
Good luck.
Great explanation as always. I bought the Kreg hinge jig and it works great for aligning everything especially if you are doing a few doors.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video this morning! While your expertise was on full display, it was the giggles you evoked that stood out for me (lost my religion, 6 or so times... per door 🤣)! Thanks
Most welcome.
I work in a cabinet shop. We use these hinges daily. Great explanation!! Only thing I would suggest is leave a 1/8” gap between double doors. Expansion through the seasons will cause problems if you don’t!!
This channel is a gold mine for an apprentice woodworker like me :)
I always love your videos. So much knowledge and so easy to learn from the way you explain things. I’ve been working on learning how to build out my own cabinets and have them as nice as any I can buy and your videos truly help me
Thanks for saying.
You are absolutely amazing!! I just watched a video on concealed hinges and couldn't for the life of me understand what he was demonstrating. You are extremely thorough, visuals are beyond great. I have a very clear understanding of the these hinges and which one to use. You covered it all; answered all my questions. I am very appreciative. Are you a classroom teacher? You have to be to be so detailed and understandable!! Thank-you. Oh and your doggie!!! What a companion, so cute, curious and so attentive!!
I taught "Wood as an Engineering Material" at the University of Cincinnati. However, the thoroughness and understanding comes from having spent 45 years as a woodworking journalist. I've written 50+ books and hundreds of magazine articles. I've long ago figured out how to tell a reasonably good woodworking story. The dog is a kelpie; name's Bella. She and I thank you for the kind words.
This guy is so clear and thorough! Brilliant video!
Thanks
Man oh man - who knew??!!?
Most informative.
Most excellent.👍👍
Thanks.
One of the best explanations out there on the subject and what you need to consider when installing them. BTW... if you buy your hinges from Rockler, spend the extra bit of money and get their matching hinge template(s) for the model(s) you buy. Well worth the money.
This is the 6th TH-cam video I've looked at and the 10th in total, counting the 4 I watched on cabinetmakers websites. Thank God I finally FINALLY found someone who actually knows what they are talking about! Thank you!
Most welcome.
So nice, I'm from Europe and I'm learning about European hinges from an American carpenter video 😀
Thanks Nick for the condensed knowledge!
Most welcome.
First time Watcher. I'd like to thank you sincerely for providing such vast and accurate information in such an easily digested fashion. You've got a new fan for sure!!
Thank you, Team Bella, for this one! This topic has always confused me, and now I know why. :-)
Very clear description of the different hinges & their application. I've watched several videos & walked away scratching my head. Thank you for another great video.
Most welcome.
As always Nick saves us time and aggravation. Thanks Nick!
Most welcome.
Hi sir, love from India, you are doing great work very wholesome tutorial, you are really inspiring😀😀😀
Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you for the painstakingly detailed explanation, now I am clear on the lipped doors I have and how to install the hinges! Much appreciated
Most welcome.
I thought woodworking was beyond my skills; thanks for opening the door.
Most welcome.
Success hinges on experience
Pun intended?
@@JJJJJJJJJJonathanLis Oh, shut it.
@@WorkshopCompanion it's ok, if he wants to try to hit it out of the ball park, let him swing
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and you have a new subscriber from it. I appreciate the simple explanations without being condescending, the bits of humor thrown in, and the inclusion of both metric and customary units. Also, Bella is the second goodest companion (my dog, Princess, is obviously the goodest companion).
Thanks for saying...and welcome. Hi to Princess.
Great video! I especially appreciate your mockup cabinet of the 3 types of doors and hinges. You're also a very good teacher. Because I have no experience with these hinges, I'll probably buy the 2 jigs available for this purpose, so I don't mess it up!
You are the best... logical, systematic, brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
Most welcome.
I can’t believe this content it’s for free! It’s so much better than any woodworking course I have seen.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Nick! You’re a wonderful kind man, keep going and kudos to Bella, she’s so sweet!
EXCELLENT VIDEO, such CLEAR and to the point explanations & demonstrations. Thanks, really awesome presentation !
I always wondered about those other hinges in the range, as I have only done full overlay. Liked & Subscribed, keep up the great work 😉
You are so good at this, simply amazing.
Thanks. Sometimes, after you practice something for 50 years, you figure out how to convince other people you know what you're doing.
Excellent job keeping the video entertaining! I chuckled a few times. And I learned so much! You're making me interested in taking up woodworking as a hobby some time in the future.
That is our nefarious plan.
@@WorkshopCompanion How diabolical!
This is one of the best, most informative videos I’ve seen on this topic, thank you!
Most welcome.
Great overview. Very concise and helpful!
You and your puppy casually peeking are amazing :-) I appreciate that you provide the metric measurements, as well. Instant fan and subscriber... thank you & greetings from Berlin!
Most welcome from Ohio.
Looking forward to upgrading my kitchen now...I have been stalling because I thought I would have to buy an expensive jig to put these suckers in. I learned a lot watching this! Thank you!
Most welcome.
One of the best guidance I ever seen. Appreciate very much. Thank you.
Most welcome.
This was super helpful. I can't believe this is here on the internet for free! Thank you!
Most welcome.
Low under counter door got loose and popped off after 15 years. Was an awkward position so I couldn't figure out if I had to slide and lock or press and lock or what. All I know, it took like 15 tries and my arms were coming off. Found this channel, and within 5 minutes, I got it back together. Thank you!!
Glad to be of assistance.
This is an amazing video, in depth with great explanations and . The demonstration box with 3 different types of doors was just above and beyond. Thanks for giving me the information and confidence to tackle changing the cabinet hinges in my home. maybe i'll even build a cabinet from scratch one day who knows
Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks Nick! Well done and very informative! I have solved the partial overlay/partial inset delima thanks to your video.
Glad we could help.
Thank you for another wonderful video
About a year ago, I bought 12ish pairs of concealed hinges (1 product code QTY:12) for a kitchen and somehow got 3 diffrent types of hinge! It would be nice if the stockist put as much thought into their products as you just did :)
Concealed hinges are a constant source of frustration because you can't tell what they're for simply by looking at them. There are six pivot points! Who can look at that and mentally imagine where the door is going to end up when it's open or closed? Consequently, it's extremely easy to put them in the wrong stock bin. Or grab them out of the wrong stock bin. Or put them in the wrong package altogether. I have gotten into the habit of comparing the hinges to the their photo in the catalogue when they arrive.
Needing to adjust the cup hinges in my kitchen cabinets which were installed many years before i moved in. Thanks for showing me how to do the adjustment. You get a "like, subscribe, and comment"
Many thanks for all three.
The best education you can get......Thank you SIR!!!
Most welcome.
best learning channel on youtube .... thanks again
Most welcome again.
I have never like installing or trying to adjust those type of hinges. After watching this video several times over, I'm tempted to give them another try. Thank you for this video, seems well explained.
Thanks for saying.
Thanks for teaching. Saving this. Request: can you do a video on different hinges for chests? I made a kitchen bench nook thing and almost spent $200 on Torsion hinges. I don't know what kind of hinges exist now and how to best consider each hinge's weight bearing capabilities. All I really wanted to do was make a kitchen bench with storage that could open and close softly.
very nice video many thanks for sharing.. It's dedicated to everybody who thinks it's easy to build a cabinet
Thanks so much! You’re teaching style really works for me
Most welcome.
Very thorough as always Nick, and some great cameo appearances fron Bella. 👍🏻
It’s criminal how underrated and undersubscribed your channel is. Keep up the excellent quality content!
That's the plan. Thanks for saying.
I subscribed 2 min in!
@@angellas.1314 Welcome!
Great timing! I just stumbled back across a whole box of these I salvaged from a restaurant remodel a couple years ago
Good luck!
This vid randomly appeared in my recommendation. What a good, concise, informative and entertaining vid. Well done. Subbed
Thanks...and welcome!
whenever i have question about something i always come back to your videos thank you
Most welcome.
Your content is gold.
Thank you so much! All my questions were answered in one video. Fantastic simplifications
I curse the algorithm for showing me this channel only now. Sir, you have EXEPTIONAL didactic skills.
You're not alone. We spend a great deal of time every day cursing the algorithm. I wonder if it would help to worship it?
Thanks Nick! This was a very helpful and informative video. I think I'll build one of those boxes so I can experiment and practice with these different hinges. Thanks again.
Most welcome.
Great teacher found out what TRANSFER PUNCHES were you need the drill the dead centre so when you screw in a hole it's 100% SPOT ON I bought one 25 pcs set for $50 on Trade me in New Zealand at 70+ Years old you are still Learning Been struggling over the many years lol👍
Very clean and clear. Thank you mate for your knowledge.
Great video and explanations. Truly helpful
A good simple explanation is very welcome. The Blum hinge catalogue and technical manual runs to over 700 pages and has tables and graphs that are enough to inhibit many from even considering using one.
I should say that many of the jigs for these hinges put the pilots for the screws in the wrong place so piloting using the actual hinges is the best bet.
Agreed on both accounts. Agreed that the Blum Catalogue is a fantastic door stop. And agreed that commercial jigs cannot be trusted. I know of at least one case in which a company apparently changed their hinge design, moving the screw locations, but the old templates (made by another party) continued to be sold. When I make my own, I always consult the company's published dimensions, and then check the numbers against the actual hinges I've been sent.
Thank You. Your video reached out to me and I found it very helpful and informative.
Most welcome.
Fantastic video. Great training. Thank you. You have a new subscriber and a big fan!
Great explanation. I want to re-use my 1970's oak cabinet doors which have a 3/8" inset. The only fully concealed hinges I've found are very pricey (~$30/pair). Home Depot sells a more traditional hinge which exposes the pivot barrel, but the screws are hidden for a fairly contemporary look, and much more affordable (~$7.60/pr).
You're absolutely right, the concealed hinges for lipped doors are ridiculously pricey. And they are much more difficult to install, especially if you're upgrading older cabinets.
I work with these hinges every day, so I know all the measurements off the top of my head. They're super easy. We even have the cup hinges for the doors that don't need any screws. It's called blum clip-top inserta. Just drill a 35mm hole for the cup, and two 8mm holes for where the screws would go and it clicks right in place.
My experience is mostly with pre-installed hinges, although I've had to replace plenty of them. I agree that blue language is part of the process.
I think this might have been the first video I watched that was so good that I actually clicked subscribe!
Thanks...and welcome!
Awesome video, I certainly learned something on installing cup hinges.
Thanks.
Very entertaining, Thanks Nick and Bella.
Thanks from both of us.
Awesome info! Best I’ve seen regarding this and I’ve watched a few as I have to install these and I’ve never done it before.
Thanks.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. I learned a lot.
Most welcome.
How long have you been in this field? Is your company a hinge supplier?
Thank you Nick! Now I can somewhat keep my sanity when having to work with these hinges. Not to change the subject but , an idea for a possible future video-- A jig for exact repeat cuts (ripping and cross cutting) of sheet goods with a circ. saw and guide rail . TSO and woodpeckers make these jigs and they look great but I cannot justify the price.I built your sawhorse setup for breaking down sheetgoods and it works great.
Interesting challenge. That would be a useful add-on for our plywood-handling system.
An excellent video. In fact, almost perfect ... superior video quality, excellent sound, marvelous instruction, excellent information and a modicum of humor. More Bella and it would be over the top. Hahahaha. Great stuff!
Thanks for saying.
Great information and cool dog. What more do you need!
OMG Bella is sooo cute! Every time he shows up in these videos I just scream "DOGGO!!!!!!" :D
Real MVP right there!
I have always been a fan and have always loved your work
As usual a video that shall help all woodworkers.