Fitting Cabinet Hinges

[jedmc571]

Hello,

I am about to build a media cabinet for under a LCD Tv, I did one in MDF 2 years ago, but recently the door fell off with an 11 month baby attached to it (she uses the handles to pull herself up, no injuries )
And so an updated version is required.

Is their an easy way of matching the hinges to the cruciform position inside the cabinet? I don't mind buying a jig, as long as I know it's worth it, this is the bit that frustrated me last time and I would like to get it right first time.

Also I am considering blockboard this time round, are their many benefits over MDF or should I stick with it, and perhaps buy the MR version instead?

Thanks in advance

 

[jasonB]

As long as you set the holes back 37mm from the carcase edge and 32mm apart they will be correctly positioned, there are some cheap jigs on e-bay or just knock one up . If they are inset doors add the door thickness to the 37mm.

Blockboard is almost impossible to get hold of now but uou will find MR MDF a lot better than the standard grade.

Jason

 

[jedmc571]

Thaks Jason,

Are their any rules regarding what position you fit to the doors? and how far from the edge of the door do you go? I've sen anything from 3 to 8mm

Jed

 

[JonnyD]

It depends on the thickness of door type of hinge etc. 4mm is usually ideal.

jon

 

[Paul Chapman]

Lots of information on the Woodfit site http://www.woodfit.com/index.php?cPath= ... nformation

You could also try the Blum site.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[frank]

jed try ebay 99p for a hinge jig ,look for hinge jig hth