Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Blumotion Hinge Adapter, Compact
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Average Rating:
4.5
(35 customer reviews)
$4.89
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1) Submitted by
Steve, from Houston, TX
on 11/30/2012
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These are amazing additions! It takes longer to open the package than it does to install them. No more slamming cabinet doors!
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2) Submitted by
Debbie Justice, from Pikeville, KY
on 10/29/2011
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Don't miss those slamming cabinet doors at all!! Excellent product and each one can be installed in a couple of minutes using the right tools. I bought one at first to try it and see how good it was. Needless to say, I've bought more. You'll love 'em. Try it and you'll see.
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3) Submitted by
Mike, from Queens , NY
on 4/11/2011
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Very good product, especially when you have kids. Easy installation. My cabinets are now slam free.
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4) Submitted by
Larry, from Arlington Heights, AL
on 12/17/2010
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Terrific product for up-dating kitchen cabinet doors in just minutes
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5) Submitted by
Casey , from Afton, OK
on 5/20/2010
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Love these!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought the hinges to go with these adapters and they are perfect, great motion, easy install great adjustments!
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6) Submitted by
Richard Walter, from Upperco, MD
on 1/2/2010
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This is a Great product and installs very easy. Just get a long phillips bit for your drill and installs in seconds, then adjust to your preference. Great product.
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7) Submitted by
Kurt, from Louisville, KY
on 10/12/2009
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The Compact Adaptor works really well. I've compared it to some cheap hardware store models and it's better built and more adjustable. Just be warned, it's a tight fit. You'll want a bendable drill/screw shaft/driver to get the pilot hole and screw in the tight confines of the corner.
I tried to use [973A] adapter but discovered too late that this adapter only fits full-overlay hinges. So if they work like the Compact Adapter, they're great, but be warned, they don't fit any clip-top hinge.
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8) Submitted by
Loren, from Alexandria, VA
on 9/20/2009
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Easy to fit and perfect operation.
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9) Submitted by
Mark Bashkansky, from Alexandria, VA
on 6/18/2009
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I saw these adapters in a store. Asked the clerk and learned about Rockler. I read the numerous positive reviews and ordered 20.
As others pointed out you need a flexible bit holding cable to drill close to the top, which is where the adapters suppose to go.
You also will not install 20 of them in 15 minutes, 1 hour is more reasonable.
Also, in case someone may not know, the hinges need to pull the doors close in order for these adapters to work.
Finally, I am totally satisfied with the results.
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10) Submitted by
Bob Ramaker, from Bloomington, IL
on 3/14/2010
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I am re-doing my kitchen and building some new cabinets and refacing others; but all are getting new doors and hardware. I installed on all the doors Blum clip top hinges (55933) and to make them perfect I added the Blum softclose adaptor. They work well but think they could be a little stiffer so when my grandchildren slam the doors the adaptors catch the door better.
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11) Submitted by
J Heck, from Aiken, SC
on 5/29/2009
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THis was so easy to install. I installed these in 20 cabinets in 15 minutes. My neighbors are now looking to order some.
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12) Submitted by
John, from Erie, PA
on 3/22/2009
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One of the best "improvement" items I have ever purchased. They work just as claimed and now all our cabinet doors (kitchen and bath) close quietly. Only issue was during the installation, there is not much clearance room to drive the screws. I finally resorted to a flexible drive cable for my drill and it worked perfectly. It also helped to drill a piolt hole first. Great product!
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13) Submitted by
Mike from CA
on 3/5/2009
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The Compact works well. Installation is quick, but you need a small diameter screw driver or drill gun to get the device level.
I first used a standard screw gun to drive the first device in and the screw goes up at an angle because the gun's drive body diameter to not small enough fit under the top of the cabinet without creating an angle to the unit. So, only one cleat on the device touches the top of the cabinet (but it still works). I then borrowed a Milwaukee cordless screwdriver (Model 0490-20) and it's body diameter is small enough to get the device installed level.
Overall, very happy with the Compact device. We plan to order more to finish the remaining cabinets in the house.
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14) Submitted by
Carol from WISCONSIN
on 3/1/2009
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Very, very happy with this product. The compact works with any existing self-closing hinge. Very simple to install--did entire kitchen and bath in one hour.
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15) Submitted by
Keith Z. Leonard, from Pittsburgh, PA
on 2/3/2009
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My only issue with this one is that the hinge 55926 has changed over the past 2 years, so my old cabinets won't work with the snap on version. The new version of the hinge works fine with it. So if you have old ones, use the screw to the cabinet version.
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16) Submitted by
Dan, from Fayetteville, NC
on 1/2/2009
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I bought (40) 25756 to install on our new Kraftmaid Cabinet doors. Installed all (40) in less than 1 hour. Works fantastic...I could not be any happier. The loud banging noise is gone forever and I can now watch TV in peace. I only had to install 1 compact blumotion on every door. The adjustable damping feature is awesome too. I just ordered more to finish all the bathrooms.
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17) Submitted by
Dave R., from Brooklyn, NY
on 10/8/2008
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I received my order of the compact version the other day and yesterday night I’ve install it and it’s awesome. Works and looks great on our cabinets. We had just remodeled our kitchen and didn’t know about the slow closing cabinet doors until we saw some highend cabinetry. Anyway, long story short our cabinets now like and feel like those highend ones.
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18) Submitted by
CZ from NJ
on 9/17/2008
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I installed the compact version on my cabinets. They work great and were easy to install. The screw is self-tapping, so you don't need to pre-drill. It's a high-end upgrade at a low cost.
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19) Submitted by
Alan from TN
on 9/5/2008
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Bought a few just to try...they are amazing. Fixing to order enough for the rest of the house. They clip on my existing blum hinges in seconds and catch and close the cabinet doors silently everytime. Great product!
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20) Submitted by
PM, from Commack, NY
on 5/11/2008
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This is the best invention in the last 50 years.You'll really appreciate these if you have kids!I put them on every cabinet in the house. So easy to install your wife can do it!
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21) Submitted by
OC from NJ
on 2/21/2008
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We absolutely love this product. We have cherry cabinets and I used to constantly remind my kids to be gentle when closing the doors. With these adapters, there is no banging in the kitchen anymore.
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22) Submitted by
JG from MA
on 2/9/2008
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Made cheap cabinets feel like top of the line...as advertised they work great and are easy to install...must have for anyone who's cabinets slam shut.
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23) Submitted by
Arlen Dau, from Cumberland, RI
on 6/30/2009
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Liked the concept, looks good in pictures. I struggled for some time trying to fit the adapter on the back of the Blum hinge. Finally decided my hinge, installed 4-5 years ago must have a slightly smaller mounting hole on the top. Finally used a hammer. Yes, I know, it should not be that way. The adapter fit, not as tight as I would have liked, but it works. It is very true that the hinges must have enough pull to close the door or the adapter will hold it open. However, I have totally eliminated the noise of the door hitting the frame.
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24) Submitted by
Martin Taylor, from Ellicott City, MD
on 2/8/2008
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Both the compact and regular forms of this product are truly outstanding an a piece of cake to install. I put them on every cabinet that I make, and have retrofitted a number of cabinets as well.
They add a very professional soft close action (no more THUMP). They are very adjustable and very strong; I've found that even for large doors only one is usually necessary. They are also conveniently out of the way on the hinge side (unlike the Blumotion for cabinet doors, which go in the way, on the part of the cabinet that gets most action).
Use the compact form with any cabinet; they are very convenient for retrofitting old cabinets. Use the regular ones for new cabinets that have Blum clip-top hinges.
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25) Submitted by
Pat Davis, from Auburn, WA
on 2/5/2008
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I used the compact blumotion for doors. This is a low cost way to upgrade all your cabinet doors and give them "major wow factor." Instead of the "wham, bang", no matter how hard you slam the door, the blumotion catches it, and then lets it slowly and quietly sink into the cabinet.
The compact is self contained and can be used with any kind of hinge. It is inconspicuous in the upper corner of the cabinet on the hinge side. Installation is very easy and it goes up in less than a minute with one screw.
You will need a drill, 1/8" drill bit and a Phillips screw driver. Make sure the adjustment screw is on the bottom. On a partial overlay door, snap on the little plastic extender (it can go on either side) and use the 2" screw provided. On a full overlay door, don't use the plastic extender and use the 1 1/4" screw. Position the Blumotion in the upper hinge corner. The spacer should be touching the stile (vertical part of frame), and the metal part touches the rail (horizontal part of frame.) There is a little lip that helps you position it correctly. Screw in the screw just enough to put a mark on the stile, then predrill the hole with a 1/8" drill bit, then install the Blumotion with the screw provided.
After seeing how great this works, I just put in an order for every cabinet door in my house.
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26) Submitted by
Ed, from San Antonio, TX
on 2/4/2008
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Purchased to retrofit some 120 degree Clip Top Hinges and they work as advertised. Installation was quick and easy.
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27) Submitted by
Steve, from Pleasanton, CA
on 1/28/2008
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Keeps kid's from knocking the panels out of cabinets when they slam them. The compact units work well for any type of application since they are stand alone and can be mounted to make contact with the door.
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28) Submitted by
Adam , from Hernando , MS
on 11/12/2010
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Have been looking for these for a few months now- great product. Installed on my Kraftmaid cabinets- very easy installation. I predrilled holes to ensure no splitting of trim. Works like a charm.
now looking for soft close drawer mounts by same company.
highly recommend
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29) Submitted by
David Zavracky, from Mt. Arlington, NJ
on 2/8/2008
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I purchased one to try it out. This thing wouldn't go on the hinge no matter what I tried. It's now in the garbage!
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30) Submitted by
David, from Julian, CA
on 9/9/2007
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These are very well made, clip easily onto the hinge and work great.
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31) Submitted by
Emil, from LaRoche, VA
on 6/20/2011
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Great product.
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32) Submitted by
Therese, from Lake Forest, IL
on 10/1/2008
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As described.
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33) Submitted by
Robert Simpson, from Discovery Bay, CA
on 12/4/2010
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I was excited to receive these as I had been looking for soft close hinges which were a little out of my price range.
While they work OK, they were difficult to install.
My cabinet frames are very hard, so I had to drill a pilot hole, not really a problem except the hole was so close to the top frame that it ended up at a slight angle because of the size of my drill.
Couple that with the fact that the flanges on the spacer were not wide enough to span the cab frame and the end result is a very angled device. Again it works OK on the large doors, but certainly not good the large but narrow doors these slam the hardestand when the door is open they are unsightly.
I probably could have figured most of this out by a closer look at the specs, my fault.
I might try the hinge adapter next, but first more research.
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34) Submitted by
Bill McClellan, from Claremont, CA
on 8/27/2009
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They work great! Sweet, stately, silent closing action. More convenient, to my way of thinking, than the hinges with the built-in pneumatic closers. Clip 'em where you need 'em. They go on and come off easily by hand one you learn how to nudge 'em. I did a 19-door kitchen, and never had a problem with getting a quick positive fit of the closer and the hinge. Finally, it was easier and faster to order online. My local store was baffled by a warehouse mixup, and my deadline drove me online. Great and fast service online.
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35) Submitted by
Seth, from Ann Arbor, MI
on 12/29/2007
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I have heard great things about the Blumotion, but I have yet to find out how well they work as they don't fit on the Blum hinges on my IKEA cabinets. Be warned if this is your plan...
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