How To Install Self Closing Cabinet Hinges
Install clip on mounting plate step 5.
How to install self closing cabinet hinges. If you have been following me on instagram bentswoodworking you will know that i am currently building come cabinets for a kitchen. Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side. This will pull the door back towards the hinge side of the cabinet. Measure 4 inches down from the top edge and 4 inches up from the bottom edge on the hinge side of the back of.
Step 1 remove the old hinges the current hinges on the door have to be removed in order for the new self closing door hinges to be installed. In just a few minutes your cabinets can get a super simple update. Install hinge into cabinet door step 4. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws from the top hinge that is connected to the frame and do the same with the bottom hinge.
Lift the door to the opening and set a level on the top of it. If you need to push the door away turn the screw counterclockwise to bring the door in better alignment with the vertical edge of the cabinet. How to install soft close hinges step 1. Drill a 35mm hole 1 3 8 step 3.
Once the cabinet door hinges are attached to the door the process of putting it on the cabinet face is very straightforward. Open the door that you wish to install the new hinges to. Bore out the holes on the doors where marked with a 35 mm forstner bit on a drill press. In this video i am doing an update to my previous video where i showed you how to fix the holes on your cabinet doors when you are installing new hinges and.
Install soft close cabinet hinges in a flash. How to install self closing hidden hinges on existing cabinets step 1. Clip hinges into mounting plates step 6. Subscribe to the better homes and gardens c.
Remove old cabinet door hinges step 2. Move the door around until it is level and then set a screw into the hole of the top hinge.