Concealed Hinges 101
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- The first step in successfully installing concealed cup hinges is to choose the right one! Nick shows three basic types of doors - inset, overlay, and partial overlay - and demonstrates how to fit them to cabinets, explaining how to select exactly the hinge you need based on how the door fits the cabinet. He then walks you step by step through a typical installation, choosing, marking, drilling, attaching, and adjusting traditional lipped doors on a framed cabinet.
1:40 Choosing the right hinges
6:55 Making a template to position the hinges or the doors and cabinet
9:27 Marking and drilling the doors and cabinet
13:21 Attaching the doors to the cabinet
14:28 Adjusting the concealed hinges after installation.
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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.
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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
Dog credit was nice touch. She is getting her camera time. She looks very smart and lovers her owner.
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. 👍👍
*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 work at Rockler and I just showed this to my associates. Thank you for your wonderful videos. This was so educational
Thanks, JW.
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!
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!
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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!
You are definitely THE explainer-in-chief!
I now have fewer excuses for installing an inset door I've put off for 2 years. Absolutely love this channel!
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Love watching your shorts!
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Best video by a mile explaining the difference between these hinge types.
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This is the best tutorial and explanation I have found on RUclips. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you.
Most welcome, welcome, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Yet again - you taught me something and gave me a laugh. Just love your channel and always get excited with a new release.
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.
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This is the 6th RUclips 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!
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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.
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.
No , thank you. I've been watching woodworking videos for the last 8 years. Yours is the best, Woodworking channel on RUclips. Not woodworking "influencer", Woodworking. Thanks for all you do.
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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!
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!!
You are a brilliant teacher. Thank you for sharing 🌞
Most welcome. Thanks for the kind words.
This guy is so clear and thorough! Brilliant video!
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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 is the exact video I needed to understand the different types of cup hinges. Thank you!
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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.
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As always Nick saves us time and aggravation. Thanks Nick!
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This channel is a gold mine for an apprentice woodworker like me :)
So nice, I'm from Europe and I'm learning about European hinges from an American carpenter video 😀
Thanks Nick for the condensed knowledge!
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I thought woodworking was beyond my skills; thanks for opening the door.
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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
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 😊
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English is my second language and I still understand you clearly sir!
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.
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.
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
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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!
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
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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!!
Thank you, Team Bella, for this one! This topic has always confused me, and now I know why. :-)
This is one of the best, most informative videos I’ve seen on this topic, thank you!
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Your content is gold.
This was super helpful. I can't believe this is here on the internet for free! Thank you!
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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!
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You are the best... logical, systematic, brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
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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.
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One of the best guidance I ever seen. Appreciate very much. Thank you.
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whenever i have question about something i always come back to your videos thank you
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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.
Man oh man - who knew??!!?
Most informative.
Most excellent.👍👍
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Great overview. Very concise and helpful!
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?
Great timing! I just stumbled back across a whole box of these I salvaged from a restaurant remodel a couple years ago
Good luck!
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.
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.
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!
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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 vid randomly appeared in my recommendation. What a good, concise, informative and entertaining vid. Well done. Subbed
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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.
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.
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@@WorkshopCompanion How diabolical!
Thanks Nick! Well done and very informative! I have solved the partial overlay/partial inset delima thanks to your video.
Glad we could help.
The best education you can get......Thank you SIR!!!
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Very thorough as always Nick, and some great cameo appearances fron Bella. 👍🏻
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 so much! You’re teaching style really works for me
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best learning channel on youtube .... thanks again
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Thank you so much! All my questions were answered in one video. Fantastic simplifications
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
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Always a good watch, always a pleasure.
Very clean and clear. Thank you mate for your knowledge.
Very entertaining, Thanks Nick and Bella.
Thanks from both of us.
Great video and explanations. Truly helpful
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.
I think this might have been the first video I watched that was so good that I actually clicked subscribe!
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As usual a video that shall help all woodworkers.
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 😉
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.
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I have always been a fan and have always loved your work
Fantastic video. Great training. Thank you. You have a new subscriber and a big fan!
OMG Bella is sooo cute! Every time he shows up in these videos I just scream "DOGGO!!!!!!" :D
Real MVP right there!
Awesome video, I certainly learned something on installing cup hinges.
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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.
as always; a great video that breaks the critical info into cup-sized bites!
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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.
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.
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very nice video many thanks for sharing.. It's dedicated to everybody who thinks it's easy to build a cabinet
This man is a whole vibe.
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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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.
Thanks so much for this video! I just wanted to adjust some cabinet doors on a TV stand that I’d bought and assembled (ikea-type thing), so this was a bit more info than I needed. But you made a daunting task seem simple, and just knowing that even the pros get frustrated and toss out some “blue words” and maybe even lose their religion was somehow encouraging.
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Love this channel and content! And the stars are just amazing!
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Hi sir, love from India, you are doing great work very wholesome tutorial, you are really inspiring😀😀😀
Thanks for the kind words.
Thank You. Your video reached out to me and I found it very helpful and informative.
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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.