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European hinges

12/14/20       
Jim Clark Member

Why is it the Euro hinges I've used have
little tangs to help it fit 3/4" thick frames but
all the cabinet rail stock is 13/16"?
Have any of you noticed this problem?
And if so what do you do, plane your stock
to 3/4" for frames? Or break off the tabs
on the hinges?

12/14/20       #2: European hinges ...
Mark

If you're buying stock S2S, it's thicker to allow finish machining and sanding
As most Euro cabinetry is frameless or full overlay, the hinges are made to fit 19mm

12/15/20       #3: European hinges ...
Dennis Bean  Member

Website: http://www.saliceamerica.com

Hello Jim,

Salice face frame hinges offer 2 solutions for what you describe.

First, the Excentra hinge is a two-tab version and has a 20mm space between the front and back tabs (25/32).

Second, the Excen-three hinge has a single tab to index from the front of the frame. The frame thickness does not interfere with the hinge installation regardless of the thickness.

We find there are many areas of the U.S where custom cabinet companies use frames like yours. This is particularly common in Indiana.

These designs are true for many overlays and for soft close and self close hinges.

The 3/4" tab spacing was developed mostly for large cabinet manufacturers who send the cabinets down the line on their back. At one point the door is "temporarily" positioned on the frame until the next station where a screw is installed. The tight space prevents the door from falling off as the door moves to the next assembly station.

Here are a couple of examples. Please let me know if you would like a catalog with the full range of hinges.

Best of Luck,

Dennis Bean
Salice America.


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12/15/20       #4: European hinges ...
MarkB Member

Are you literally getting 13/16" material in that can go untouched through faceframe construction, and finishing? We pull in 13/16" to allow for a run through the sander. 7/8" wouldnt be bad much of the time.

12/16/20       #5: European hinges ...
Jim Clark Member

Yes, the 13/16" is quite good and all I need
to do is finish sand it after the frames are
dowed together.
Sometimes they are bowed a little but the
case carcass pulls it flat anyway so it's
not a problem. I tongue/grove my sides to
the frame and clamp glue.
For doors and such, I still mill my own
for flatness and such.


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