Fitting flush hinges for cabinets [video

[@angeliquejongreen9215]

2 hours of searching the internet and I finally found the information I was looking for. Thanks you so much Peter!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 🙌👍

[@MrLauren23]

I know a lot of people following you know all this stuff it’s something we do Day in day out, but for people who are looking for this kind of tutorial, your way of explaining things makes it simple to follow. and I still watch all your videos just incase you point out something I don’t know or have forgotten about, which you have done in past videos. Keep up the great work.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Yeah, it’s tricky trying to keep everyone happy, and hopefully I’m getting the balance right - or close enough, at least. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@danieldibiaso9342]

These type of videos on subjects that seem not sufisticated, are important to us garage shop wood workers. We are sometimes left behind by some with large shops with planers and joiners etc. Keep up the good work and help us little guys without all the fancy tools.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! There’s a couple more to come, for sure 👍👍

[@andre1942]

This video saved me hours of frustration and ensured a perfect install on a project. Thank you so much! You have a brilliant way of presenting your videos so the information is clear and the instructions easy to follow. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Glad it helped!

[@therattyfire5468]

Excellent tutorial. Such a simple job, but so easy to turn it into a nightmare. Thanks for posting 👍

[@MrPaulRobbins99]

You probably have no idea how much this video is about to make my life more straight forward, I am building a cantilever sewing box and about to fix the top lids. I hate hinges with a passion as never seem to get them right. This has shone a huge amount of light on what for me is a dark art. Ordering flush fit hinges is next job. Many Thanks.

[@slc6900]

I only read the first few comments but I agree with all they said. One thing tho, bothered me that you rushed thru the inset doors because that was exactly what I needed to see but it was too fast for me. However, watched it again and just slowed speed down and it was all good and made sense. Thanks for the video and tips that I should have seen years ago; it would have saved me LOTS time and trouble! And I appreciated your comments about buying flush hinges, which is exactly what I need and did not realize until I saw this video. I guess they are also called non-mortise hinges. I'm not experienced at all with this stuff so this helps a lot!

[@mariatoman3426]

Great video, simple explanation. Saved me so much grief with cabinet hinges - many thanks

[@johnmorgan2494]

That was very informative for someone who knows very little about carpentry, look forward to seeing more !!

[@TheSilmarillian]

Have restored antique furniture for years started working with wood about 2 years ago hello from Australia

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! And hello from London! 👍👍

[@s_c_r_e_w_b_a_l_l]

Just wanted to say thank you for the brief yet direct and concise video. This was EXACTLY what I was looking for in the manner I'd hoped to find it. Great work, excited for more.

[@hugo8456]

It’s 1.5hours til midnight and I’ve found just the perfect video to learn how complete the project I’m trying to build!!! Top bloke for making this video thank you!!!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Brilliant, I can see this being a go to video for many folk for many years to come😀.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Leo! 👍

[@jawwad4020]

Me for example ❤️ Thank you so much sir!

[@suzannearena3183]

My first try. Searching for a video on this and Incredibly thankful for all of your tips. I was doing the very thing you showed in your video with the same size wood. And I also have a ironing board closet from 1900. That I am turning into a spice rack but was moving the hinges as the bottom half of the door falls down onto the floor. Now I know how to do that as well. Thank you very much and yes, I find you to be very calming. You are a fabulous teacher

[@tomar3]

Heres me, after a long year of doing DIY on my house learning almost constantly from KZbin, thinking my luck will finally be up. I'm installing alcove cabinets with inset doors. Completely overlooked how complicated the job of fitting the hinges might be. I thought theres no way I'm going to easily find the information I'm looking for and after making the doors myself, I am a bit worried about the hard work that's gone into the cabinets and doors being ruined by a sloppy job fitting. This video has provided me with absolutely all the information I was hoping for. Thank you so much for taking your time to make it Peter. You've earned a subscriber.

[@rogersellar6788]

As a keen DIY, carpentry coming top of my likes I found this video, for what should be a simple task, informative, professional and easy to follow. placed in favourites for future reference.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

This is a FANTASTIC video. Thank you so much! I am very bad with hinges, and your videos are a continual source of help.

[@cgibson1586]

Thank you!! I searched so many until I found your site! You tech as you demonstrate & I totally understand! I built my first hinged bench for my laundry room & needed guidance for the top! Thank you again for your help!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Cynthia - really kind of you to take the time to comment, and very much appreciated. 👍👍

[@normanboyes4983]

Peter - you absolutely nailed that. Masterclass.👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Norman! 👍👍

[@aaro9651]

Thank you!! All the details of what to do and what not to do -- precisely what I was searching for. I very much appreciate your teaching style.

[@dingolab]

Great video! The idea of using p120 sand paper as a .5 mm spacer is brilliant!

[@marklynch8781]

Great job Peter. I'm amazed by the number of templates and jigs that woodworking supply companies sell for cabinet doors, hinges, slides, shelf pins. pulls and knobs. Some could be quite handy and many look easy to make. BTW, those demo cabinets would be perfect for storing keys.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Mark! Yes, I know what you mean about the range of jigs available - some of which are very useful, but many are priced so that you really need to be doing a lot of the same thing to justify them. And great idea to turn these into key cabinets - hadn't thought of that, thanks! 👍👍

[@omni7575]

One word - Brilliant. I could have done with this a few months ago! Looking forward to the Euro hinges too. Thank you for making these videos, it's really appreciated.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Pleasure, thanks! 👍👍

[@harveysmith100]

Useful video. Can I add a tip. If you get tear out on the end grain on MDF, get some small rawlplugs, yellow work well. Drill out for the plug and insert, then pop your screw back in.

[@Macron87]

Harvey Smith That’s so obvious. Typical that I never thought of it. I, stupidly, used fatter screws to fill the gap.

[@harveysmith100]

@@Macron87 My pleasure. The best rawlplugs are the cheap ones from screwfix.

[@ronh9384]

Harvey Smith Harvey, what is a rawlplug?

[@harveysmith100]

@@ronh9384 A Rawlplug is the little plastic tube type things that you normally use in masonry to screw into.

[@chillyspoon]

@@ronh9384 UK brand name for a wall plug: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_plug

[@julietlaney2776]

Thanks for this excellent video! I really prefer the aesthetic of how flush hinges peek out on the side of the doors but didn't want to mess up installation - this makes it seem quite approachable! :)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 🙌

[@6panel300]

For the best part of 40 years I have been fitting these incorrectly. Great video, great advice.

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Glad I watched this. I installed these very hinges in the past and came up against the very same issues with the too large a head screws. I got pushback. I got around it with a magnetic push pop catch but like anything.. the correct tools for the correct job makes for a beautiful finish 👌

[@cosasverdes]

Wow. Fantastic video. I tried to like it twice but it undid the like, so I liked it 5 times. I shared this vid on social media bc I know I'm not the only one who has been frustrated / defeated by hinges.

[@lynnrieker6477]

Love this video. Learned a lot. I’m refinish a cabinet and replacing hinges. This was a big help!

[@ralphconnell8163]

A timely video indeed. Been messing with these all day. I have 'Hinge Dyslexia' /tomorrow is better, Thank you.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👍

[@JohnWilson-de6fd]

Excellent timing! My next job features a concertina cupboard door and I've been scratching my head how to do the inner hinge. See you at the show next week.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks John - you bet! 👍👍

[@eddieb46]

Thanks Peter for putting my mind to rest of how to install these hinges correctly ,I’ve even seen people chopping these hinges in on youtube

[@glennspray1711]

Hi Peter , once again you have surpassed yourself , with a brilliant easy to follow and wow, how useful video , I wish I had seen this years ago and would have saved myself so much head scratching. keep up the fantastic work and if possible more of these 'experience ' video's to help us wood work duffers !!. have a great makers central

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Glenn! Yes, more to come on this theme 👍👍

[@taraclarke2565]

Thank you Peter! Put in a little cupboard door today after watching this and so pleased with it :)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Tara, glad to hear it helped! 👍

[@jonimiller1880]

Very informative video. It appears I bought the wrong type of hinges and now I can clearly see the correct one and how to properly install. Well done and very professional.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@bbwolf9925]

The one time I bought flush hinges (by mistake) I looked at them and put them back in the packet then immediately drove to the merchant and exchanged them. Trained as a plumber so I never did learn so after a lifetime of construction and maintenance work I know, in my retirement, how to use the little buggers! Thank you.

[@demonslayer8085]

Thanks so much for making this video! I was so confused about what type of hinges to get to install an acrylic door for my book case! Appreciate your clear explanation for beginners like me! Subscribed!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful, and welcome!

[@oanaoraseanu2694]

Sir, I have to say that this problem gave me headaches all the time I had to build something with doors. I neve knew the little secrets behind, some I have learned the hard way but it was always something that messed up my doors. So THANK YOU for doing a vide on this. Especially that I hate those euro style hinges for which I need a bit more special equipment. These are cheap and easy to work with... now that I fond this video. :)

[@markbryan9989]

"When the job hinges on doing it right!" Thanks Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👍👍

[@peckelhaze6934]

I have fitted many various types of hinge over the years and it is always best to have a dry run prior to fitting. Also, best to make sure the screw goes in straight at 90 degrees to the hinge or it will affect closing.

[@bthrowerr]

Well done Peter - you have educated this old Michigan boy!

[@alanmullock381]

Top tips Peter,think this video will be one of your most watched to date!😢😢😢😢😢😢👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Alan! 👍👍

[@JoelAaargh]

This is very timely indeed - I need to add a hinged top to a small play table with storage underneath and sort of knew these were the right hinges to use but have never been quite sure about them so was trying to find a work around so I could use cup hinges!! This will make the job much easier, so thanks a lot.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! For a play table with storage, I might also look at continuous/piano hinge as you can make it flush with the surface, whereas ironically with these 'flush' hinges the knuckle always stands proud. Just a thought. 👍👍

[@JoelAaargh]

@@10MinuteWorkshop that's a good point, I'll take a look, thanks!

[@spurkay2]

Thanks for this. I'm a rookie putting doors on a bookshelp and had no idea how to get these hinges right. I haven't tried it yet but I'm hoping this helps me install them properly.

[@OhHapppyDaay]

How did your project turn out? I'm doing the same.

[@David-xu3yk]

I'm so glad you've done this video, I'll be saving this! Love the idea of using masking tape and using sandpaper as a spacer! My local homebase was having a closing down sale (90% off!!!) So I bought a load of different hinges for future projects not knowing how to install half of them. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us all!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Pleasure! 👍👍

[@hyland1984]

Cheers Peter. Good timing. Just made a cabinet for some amplifiers & musical equipment. Need to stick doors on it. Hinges where puzzling me.

[@petej536]

Thanks for confirming what i had in my head, I actually increased the size of the countersink for the 4mm screws I had , I had bought a box for a job ages ago and couldn't face having yet another box of screws where I wouldn't need them again. The small sizes are required so infrequently.

[@cornelmasson4610]

Great, just what I was looking for! So the small leaf goes on the thin edge, the large leaf on the broad face. For overlap door that means the small leaf is on the carcass, while for inset door the small leaf is on the door.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Yep, small leaf of the hinge always goes on the edge of the board. 👍👍

[@evelynmahoney3569]

I noticed, surprisingly, that the larger part of tbe hinge was on the overlay door in the first install. It made sense though, when it was explained. With the inset door, i thought, "Wait, this time he put the smaller part of the hinge on the door." Looking thru the comments to see if anyone else "caught" it. Saw your comment & recognized "smaller part of hinge goes on thin edge of board," just like it was explained. Now I have it straight in my head. Easy to see how it can be confusing. I've spent plenty of time flipping hinges & boards around every which-way trying to figure out which way they go and how to get the desired result, i.e., open in, open out, etc. I'll never go thru that again, not with this type of hinge anyway. Thanks!

[@heapfamily7390]

This is so helpful - I just made my first hardwood cabinet doors both for an inset cabinet and for an overlay... same cabinets in different locations and was feeling pretty daunted about the hinges. Your video could not have been more helpful - thank you so much.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Pleasure - thanks for watching! 👍

[@richarddicktaylor219]

You are right about getting decent countersinking on flush hinges. I have tried a couple and they are all woeful even with 3mm screw heads. Have taken to grinding them out slightly using an old countersink drill - it's agricultural but works.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, especially on the cheap ones! 👍

[@johnmclennan6673]

Your are a top instructor. 10/10. Thank you

[@ratchriat1716]

thanks Peter found this video very informative and useful

[@Timshowtomake]

And here it is the missing video hahaha I'm sure this vid is made special for me ;-) Thank you so much and a nice Sunday

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Haha, thanks Tim! And have a good Sunday yourself! 👍👍

[@Moses55845]

Thank you for taking your valuable time to educate me and others who like to be DIY home woodwork, makes the wife believe we know what we are doing, LOL.

[@watsfa1228]

thank you for that. after hours of faffing around trying to hang heavy doors with the hinges already on I took the hinges off and used your measuring technique... bingo!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Glad it helped, thanks for letting me know! 👍

[@stefanbardenhagen9378]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot Peter and regards from Germany.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Stefan! Best wishes from London! 👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Had no idea you were releasing this around the same time I was releasing a project where I used butt hinges. So glad I bothered to recess them now! 👍🤣👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😂😂 Hey, we should talk more... 👍👍🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@Pistol_Knight]

Bitchy

[@bkrafter]

Wow, thank you for the instruction on these hinges. Your instructions are very good and it cleared up my confusion. All is well now :D

[@negotiableaffections]

I will reconsider these hinges, now you've 'de-mystified' their installation [AND orientation] Cheers Peter, see you next Saturday.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Keith - looking forwards to it! 👍

[@oliver9711]

Great video/tutorial! Well done Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@aidanearl]

Thanks. There's some really useful tips here. I managed to fit some flush hinges without issue. 👍

[@raysmith1992]

Thank you Peter, good video I fitted some of these as an inset and my doors were that heavy the door fell off as it was 18mm Birch ply. I will be dropping by next week have the weekend ticket 😀👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Ray! Yes, they’re not heavy duty hinges, or sure. And looking forwards to seeing everyone next weekend 👍👍

[@mercedesnavigation4994]

Great videos. Keep up the good work. Really helps me with my DIY projects

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@coelhoap1286]

I had no idea how useful it was!

[@keithirish2955]

I'm making a case for a custom guitar and this looks like it will help me out a lot! Thanks!!!

[@pauljouxson2834]

Can’t wait to met you Peter, see you on Sunday at MC. Great as always 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Paul - looking forwards to it! 👍👍

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Thank you Peter, long time lurker but I'm in the middle of a huge desk, wall unit build and hinges are tomorrow. I went for the flushed hinges for simplicity but I never realised there was a right and wrong way to use them. Now I know lol. Off to watch some more of your videos. Best Wishes from Cornwall :) oh and subscribed :D

[@JohnJameson18y]

You can get cheap euro hinges at Ikea in the spare parts section. For shop furniture or smaller projects they are perfect.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Made by Blum as well - though it does necessitate a trip to Ikea, of course 😕🤷‍♂️

[@homewurks1]

Well! All the flush hinges that I have fitted over the years and only now do I find they were all backwards. Thank you for putting me right, Peter

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great informative video. Thanks for sharing. I've never seen those flush hinges over here.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Hans - that’s really interesting, I’d assumed they were universal 🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@almariekuit56]

Thank you. About to do this job and didn't know the actual name of the hinge. 🎉

[@gunsandgangsta]

perfect. couldn't expect better explanation.

[@Bardy20101]

excellent advice peter. I have always had trouble with these kind of hinges but now you have shown me the right way I am totally grateful. p.s I really enjoy your show thankyou very much . tony.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Tony! 👍👍

[@LeBeef100]

About to fit some of the these this BH. Now know how to do it properly, see you next Sunday at the NEC

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

You bet! 👍👍

[@hnubhliyang7477]

Thanks for sharing!! Need this for tomorrow’s DIY

[@seanjay886]

Cracking informative video as always. I’m guilty of a few of these fails in my past 😂

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Nd yes, I think we all have - it’s how we learn, right?? 🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@williamgonsalves2467]

Very clear and smartly done.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@kmhack1012]

You are BRILLIANT~! I love your videos. They are so easy to follow and very very helpful. Thank you ~!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 🙌👍

[@jamesbrady6676]

Great video, I was looking forward to the second box fit which you rushed. You also screwed the large side of the hinge to the carcass on the first box but screwed the smaller side of the hinge to the carcass on the second box, which is the correct way please as I am now confused.

[@ep91monster]

I enjoy your videos, I'm a cabinet maker myself and use alot of MDF for built in alcoves etc. I will say though that screwing through the face of mdf is fine, but i never EVER screw hinges into the edge of mdf even with a small pilot hole. I dont like to rely on them holding doors. I ALWAYS mark the locations of the hinge screws and then drill the screw hole out and glue a hardwood dowel in. That way you're screwing into the centre of a strong hardwood dowel which you have no fear about pulling out or splitting the edge of the mdf. Mark holes, dowel jig to drill straight, glue and sink the dowels in. 5 minutes to dry then chop the protruding dowel off flush with a chisel. Pilot hole, hinge on. Nice strong fixing compared to a weak mdf board

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! I don’t disagree, but let’s be frank; if you’re using flush hinges - which this video is all about - then you’re not likely to be wanting to mess around with dowels or dominos, you’re using flush hinges because they’re quick and easy. And if you want a quick and easy fixing into the cut edge of MDF then this is the way to do it; pilot hole, long screw. It works. No, it’s not how I would choose to do it for paying work - and I wouldn’t use flush hinges either, come to that - but it works. 👍

[@ep91monster]

@@10MinuteWorkshop this is very true Peter! You knock out some nice quality work though, i enjoy your channel and have subbed 👍🏼

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks, and welcome! 👍👍

[@Anya-mc6cx]

Thank you so much! What do you think of self drilling screws? Removing the need of drilling of self centring bit - for those of us want to buy as few things as possible, starting out.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

I would always drill a pilot hole, especially into an edge. Too easy to split the board otherwise. 👍

[@compacthomeplans]

I love the video-well done and thank you! I'm having trouble finding hinges as small as the ones you used--most tend to be 2.5" and larger (for walk-through doors). Can you share a link to the product you used, or something comparable?

[@TonyCarnell]

Extremely useful. 👍 I've these in the past and now I know how I SHOULD have fixed them! 😂

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Tony! 👍👍

[@ringsidejudge4302]

Good demo , ideal for my up coming project Thanks a lot .

[@brianwohn]

Hi, excellent video, but having trouble finding hinges this small for inset doors. Where did you get these that fit a 3/4" thick door please and thanks!

[@orcofnbu]

thanks for video. simple things like these hard to find but very important for ametour people like me

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@frankblack1481]

I suspect this’ll become one of your most-viewed videos.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Fingers crossed! 👍

[@johningenito3841]

Really nice job with this video!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@coralwegener6861]

Such a helpful video and exactly what I was looking for!

[@NomadMakes]

Nice tip! Hope you have a great weekend at Makers Central. I wish I could be there.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Goran! I think there may be a little bit of video shot next weekend for the folks who can’t make the journey 👍👍🤔

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video. Thanks for the interesting and helpful information. Keep up the good work.

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

Great stuff, Peter! Many thanks for providing lots of tips. Best aye!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Aladstair! 👍👍

[@keefykeef]

I struggle with hinges so this was useful! PS your number plate (just seen it!) needs a plaque!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Keith! And yes, it does - I have some Sapele knocking around somewhere... 😆👍👍

[@CR-tx8iv]

Hello, great video! What measurements was the carcass box and door in this video? Or could you recommend some good measurements for me to practice this build. Thanks!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! No idea re dimensions of this one I’m sorry - old vid - but if it’s just a practice cabinet then 400mm wide x 600mm high x 300mm deep is a good one to start with. 👍

[@martinsimpson5883]

Thanks Peter someone I can understand 😊

[@rick91443]

Always enjoy your instructional videos Peter....cheers...rr Normandy

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Richard! There's a few more along this theme to come 👍👍

[@Z-add]

I noticed sewing machine tables tend to use these hinges on their L shaped doors. Those doors are designed to also be used as support additional top surface boards.

[@ozzyg82]

Great video. Can anyone advise me on what size flush hinge I should use for a 12mm ply so that the screws end up near as possible to the centre of the wood? Many thanks in advance. Oscar.

[@vapoureyes]

A very well explained video 99 out off 100.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@MrBigMalT]

Cracking tutorial as usual Peter. Absolute goldust as I’m about to fit 2 inset shaker doors - also based on your design ;) . Can I just check…. It looks like for the overlay door, you fix the larger hinge leaf to the inside of the door, but for the inset door you fix the small leaf into the edge of the door. Have I understood this correctly? Many thanks, Mal.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep.