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From the Rockler Woodworking Blog
There are good reasons for the European style hinge's popularity. To start with, they're exceptionally durable and suited for a wide variety of applications. Most are self-closing, and many offer tool-free mounting and dismounting of the door once the hinge is installed. European style hinges are also completely concealed from view when the cabinet door is closed, meaning that you don't have to match the style of the hinge to the knobs and pulls you've picked out. European hinges are exceptionally forgiving. The Salice hinge's three-way adjustability means you don't have to worry if the cabinets are a little out of square or the doors are a touch out of flat. With a turn of a screw you can compensate for small irregularities in the shape and size of the cabinets and doors, and in a matter of a few minutes align the edges of an entire bank of cabinet doors - an important consideration if you're planning to update a set of 60 year old cabinets.
The installation will go even faster if you pick-up a Rockler JIG IT for Concealed Hinges. With the JIG IT, drilling the cup holes in exactly the right spot takes only a few seconds each. And for those of you who already own the jig: The JIG IT will work for the new Salice hinge without the need for any add-on parts or adapters: Instead of using the pre-set 3mm and 5mm tabs, flip the guide plate around and use the adjustable slots on the other side. Installing the Salice Hinge and Plate for 3/8" Overlay Doors is the same simple, foolproof procedure as with any other type of cabinet door you've come across. |
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