Hinges not closing fully

[Pam]

Following on from my finishing problem, the hinges on my box are not closing fully, i have rebated the hinge in with a router so it sits just below the woodline and have screwed the screws in as far as they will go but the box lid will not close fully, there is a spring to it. Any ideas?? :shock:

 

[DaveL]

Hi Pam,

Welcome to the forum.

Have you cut the rebate for the hinges a shade too deep? The simple way to see if this is the problem, remove the hinges and cut a thin card shim to fit under them and refit and see if the lid now closes correctly. I this is the problem then you could cut some veneer shims for the box.

 

[Pam]

Wow!!!!

Thanks so much for a speedy reply, i will try that as all else has failed. Will let you know
Thanks again for the help

 

[jasonB]

Another problem may be that the screws are proud of the hinge, make sure they are fully countersunk, you may have to enlarge the CSK in the hinge or use a smaller screw.

Jason

 

[Pam]

Thank you very much for excellent advice. I have inserted some veneer under the hinges and it worked!!!!!!

Perfect!!!!