Blum Hinge Template
Blum Hinge Template - Woodworkers hardware kindly provides application data for each hinge, take a look at the link here for the 170 degree cliptop: For the hinge selected, a 3mm high plate will yield a 1/2 overlay (13mm) when a 5mm bore distance (edge o' hole to edge o' door). For future reference you should remember that (as eric pointed out) the spacings are variable within a given range, and are a complex function of the hinge type, the base plate, the thickness of the door, and the gap you wish to leave. I can't recall any problems other than hitting the template with the router bit, lol. My customer wants european cabinet doors that are seperated by about 1/8. It has 4 individual hinge templates that can be connected together to route out the hinge gains on the door. It did come in nice sheet metal box, all very organized with the router bits.
The machine was a gannomat red barron that the salice hinge supplier was offering at about $380 (carbide bits included). I have a somewhat unique blum hinge question i was hoping i could find the answer to (i have limited experience using euro hinges). Sometimes you have to match the bit to the radius on the hinge. I use it in the shop and on site constantly.
This new blum hinge can accomodate this look. Seth, glad you worked it out. For future reference you should remember that (as eric pointed out) the spacings are variable within a given range, and are a complex function of the hinge type, the base plate, the thickness of the door, and the gap you wish to leave. It seemed of reasonable quality but i returned it since it required multiple operations to bore the pattern. I use it in the shop and on site constantly. The holding pins are replaceable, if they get bent or worn, trade them out.
My problem is that i need the doors to be recessed by 1/4″. I use it in the shop and on site constantly. The holding pins are replaceable, if they get bent or worn, trade them out. Then you carry the assembled template over to the jamb, and with the proper setback from the top route the hinge gains in the jamb. It seemed of reasonable quality but i returned it since it required multiple operations to bore the pattern.
I can't recall any problems other than hitting the template with the router bit, lol. I use it in the shop and on site constantly. The photo shows an excerpt from the catalog, where it explains how to do this. Sometimes you have to match the bit to the radius on the hinge.
Then You Carry The Assembled Template Over To The Jamb, And With The Proper Setback From The Top Route The Hinge Gains In The Jamb.
It has 4 individual hinge templates that can be connected together to route out the hinge gains on the door. Seth, glad you worked it out. My problem is that i need the doors to be recessed by 1/4″. My customer wants european cabinet doors that are seperated by about 1/8.
Blum Has Tables That Are Different For Each Type Of Hinge, Ie:
I am making a pair of nightstands with double doors that are inset. For future reference you should remember that (as eric pointed out) the spacings are variable within a given range, and are a complex function of the hinge type, the base plate, the thickness of the door, and the gap you wish to leave. You need to drill the 35mm hole at a specific distance from the edge for a given amount of overlay. I have a somewhat unique blum hinge question i was hoping i could find the answer to (i have limited experience using euro hinges).
I Use It In The Shop And On Site Constantly.
There are quite a few different hinge brands and they aren't all the same, particularly the ones with rounded corners. I can't recall any problems other than hitting the template with the router bit, lol. Their drawing is correct but photo is wrong. Haven't used a drill press or hinge boring machine in years.
This New Blum Hinge Can Accomodate This Look.
Woodworkers hardware kindly provides application data for each hinge, take a look at the link here for the 170 degree cliptop: It seemed of reasonable quality but i returned it since it required multiple operations to bore the pattern. Sometimes you have to match the bit to the radius on the hinge. The machine was a gannomat red barron that the salice hinge supplier was offering at about $380 (carbide bits included).
I am making a pair of nightstands with double doors that are inset. Read more… for even more information on installing a variety of hardware types—from hinges and pulls, to catches, and more—be sure to check out our entire lineup of hardware installation content. In the blum catalog, the distance from the edge of the cup hole to the edge of the door is specified. My problem is that i need the doors to be recessed by 1/4″. Their drawing is correct but photo is wrong.