Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Blum Nickel-Plated Face Frame Hinges
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4.4
(67 customer reviews)
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1) Submitted by
Barry Marcov, from Coos Bay, OR
on 6/29/2011
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These are first class hinges, easy to install and adjust. Great springs and smooth action, I will use them again.
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2) Submitted by
Neal Dahl, from Ellensburg, WA
on 5/4/2011
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I purchased these hinges to replace some 18 year old hinges from a different manufacturer. They fit perfectly into the same holes as the originals. The spring action is superior to the originals. Easy to install in minutes. I'm completely satisfied.
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3) Submitted by
Kevin, from Wolf, VA
on 4/22/2011
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First time using these adjustable hinges, and they were easy to install and operate perfectly. Will definitely use them on future projects!
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4) Submitted by
James Compton, from Muses Mills, KY
on 4/15/2011
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I like the hinge adjustments. I am making cabinets and they work extremely well.
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5) Submitted by
Les Worsley, from Antioch, TN
on 3/20/2011
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These are top quality hinges and are easy to install. I am in the process of building custom kitchen cabinets and these were the hinges I selected to use. I am glad I made a sample door and decided to use it when I installed the hinges. They worked great but the only thing I did not like was that the hinge side of the door sat close to a 1/4" from the frame and there was no way to adjust it closer. I tried an other style and it was a little better but I still did not like the space. I ended up bulding frameless cabinets Euro style where you have adjustability in the hinge to close up that gap.
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6) Submitted by
Mark Schollenberger, from Homer, ALASKA
on 2/27/2011
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My second time purchasing these hinges. Very easy to install and adjust. Will purchase these in the future when needed.
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7) Submitted by
Gary Cawn, from Las Vegas, NV
on 1/11/2011
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I purchased six pair of hinges to replace ones in our kitchen that had worn out. The entire process from beginning to end took less than a half hour. The hinges were simple to install and simple to adjust. Very good quality hinges.
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8) Submitted by
Gary Micken, from Chestertown, MD
on 3/10/2010
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I needed to match Kraftmaid cabinets and they had used the Blum hinge. Yours were a better buy and the same hinge. Thanks again.
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9) Submitted by
Rob, from Willis, VA
on 1/28/2010
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Good quality hinge. Easy to install, easy to adjust, reasonably priced. I will be buying more for future projects.
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10) Submitted by
Kurt, from Louisville, KY
on 10/12/2009
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The hinges work fine and are easily adjusted, though not as easily as a traditional 3-way cup hinge. While they work exactly as advertised and I'm happy with them, I have found clip-top hinges to be easier to work with when I have an awkward location or heavy door.
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11) Submitted by
Jan Alter, from Elkins Park, PA
on 9/19/2009
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Never having worked with Blum hinges before I can now attest that they are easy to install with the directions that were given on the package. What is equally appreciated is that before ordering I was not understanding the 1/2" and 3/4" indentation or overlap as described to expect with using them. I called Rockler and a gentleman explained that the door would overlap the surrounding wood area would be the amount listed. That made it clear to me. Although the shipping was just about equal to the cost of the hinges I think I got my money's worth and thank Rockler for their help. Nice hinge !
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12) Submitted by
Brian, from Ann Arbor, MI
on 9/11/2009
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Used on new custom made kitchen cabinets. Easier and more accurate to install that several other 3-way adjustment hinges that I have purchased. Far supperior to anything I have bought at a local big box store. Only issue was the back side frame tab had to be removed because my face frame stock was wider than 3/4in. Easy to solve though.
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13) Submitted by
Denny Miesle, from Woodburn, INDIANA
on 8/13/2009
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Excellent quality and product. Much better than can be purchased at the big box stores. Frame tabs eliminate possibility of incorrect positioning, eliminating alignment adjustments. I would recommend these to anyone looking for European style hinges. (Hung 10 doors in less than 30 minutes).
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14) Submitted by
Mike Ghosn, from Redmond, WA
on 7/11/2009
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I used these hinges for the doors I built for my entertainment system. Plenty of adjustment, good sound hinge.
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15) Submitted by
G.T., from Concordia,, MO
on 6/29/2009
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Purchased to replace a broken hinge on 10 year old
cabinets. Unable to locate exact replacement. This
one worked great. In fact ordered more for spares
in case have another of old ones break. Blum is one of
few who made a 3/8 face frame hinge. Glad they do. I found the closing spring was very strong. No problem in adjusting door once installed.
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16) Submitted by
Louis Poindexter, from Okatie, SC
on 6/28/2009
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Blum makes a great product although at this price it is their 'bargain' hinge. It works fine but the in-out adjustment range is limited and the self-closing feature is not as strong as their top of the line hinges. But still a good hinge for the price.
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17) Submitted by
Ben, from Mountain View, AR
on 5/25/2009
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I purchased these hinges to replace my orginals which were 14 years old. They fit perfectly, were easy to install and work great. I'm back in business with the cabinet door swinging perfectly.
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18) Submitted by
Enis, from Yonkers, NY
on 4/2/2009
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I used these hinges to update my 50+ year old kitchen cabinets. I installed the hinges on new doors and thanks to all the great Rockler products, it made everything easier for me. The Insty-Drive bits and Insty-Drive system made it so easy. The adjustements on the hinges were also excellent. I couldn't have done this without your products. I will definitely use your prodcuts again.
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19) Submitted by
John Radway , from Wickenburg, AZ
on 3/22/2009
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I bought these hinges to replace those that came with the cabinets installed in our house about ten years ago, which were Blum variable overlay hinges (90788) with plastic inserts which act as springs. The plastic inserts in those hinges started to break about five years ago, and I made the mistake of replacing them with the same hinges, which are starting to break now too. These hinges promise to be a LOT better.
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20) Submitted by
Donald, from Ridgeland, MS
on 3/20/2009
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I am extremely please with the product. The new hinge was a perfect match for the hinge that had been damaged on the vanity that I am refinishing. Adjustment is a breeze. I will continue to use these in the future.
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21) Submitted by
jason, from canadian, TX
on 3/16/2009
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I have used these hinges before and have never been disappointed. I will continue to purchase woodworking products from Rockler.
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22) Submitted by
Robert Sorrells, from Rockville, MD
on 4/11/2009
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I've used this hinges before and have been extremely happy with them -- easy to adjust and very sturdy. All three bathrooms in my home now have shop built vanities with these hinges. One suggestion: why dont you have a gig for the 2 holes on door itself to mount the cup? Seems like a no-brainer, since you have jigs for everything else in mounting process for these hinges.
Editor's note: A jig is not used for the two holes as one inserts the cup of the hinge in the cup hole of the door first and then uses a self-centering bit in the hinge itself. This makes the hinge serve as it's own jig for locating those two holes.
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23) Submitted by
Ray Goodman, from Napoleon, OH
on 3/3/2009
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I have been using the 3/8" Blum overlay hinge for the last 7 projects that I have made.The hinge is so easy to install, and the adjustments on the hinge itself is fantastic! It makes the cabinet look so much neater.
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24) Submitted by
John Promersberger, from Oconomowoc, WI
on 2/26/2009
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Bought some big box hinges and nothing but trouble. Found these at through local Rockler store and they are great. Easy to install even for a first timer. Wish the directions had a little more info on adjusting the hinge. Won't use anything else again.
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25) Submitted by
Fran Vas, from Long Island, NY
on 2/18/2009
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When my kitchen cabinets were installed professionally 6 years ago, they used 2 types of Blum hinges. One type had a plastic part and another was all metal. This hinge is all metal and was a perfect replacement for the old hinge. It took less than 5 minutes to replace. I'm also happy with Rockler's prompt shipping. The only reason I rated the product "very good" is that only time will tell how it wears.
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26) Submitted by
Terry W. Hawn, from Farmington, MO
on 2/9/2009
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This is my first set of Euro style hinges that I have used. I was nervous at first but after just a bit of thought and some practice I love them. I would recommend buying the cup hole jig that's available. It's a great time saver. I am installing these hinges in MDF doors and I feel confident that because of the design they will hold. MDF has a terrible record of screws not holding very well. Thses hinges fit tight in the cup hole and with a wood face frame i won't go wrong. The only thing you have to overcome is because the cup hole is so close to the edge of the door you have to be careful of the door edge profile you want to use as it may cut through into the cup hole leaving an exposed edge.
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27) Submitted by
Larry Houser, from La Quinta, CA
on 12/26/2008
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I recently repainted my kitchen cabinets and replaced all the hinges. They work great, are better then the original hinges and the price was excellent.
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28) Submitted by
Tom, from Adams, OH
on 11/27/2008
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I am building my own red oak kictchen cupboards. The jigs and the Blum hinges work great.
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29) Submitted by
Fred Dufault, from West Groton, MA
on 11/25/2008
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I recently fabricated 28 raised panel doors of red oak. The 3/8" overlay 2-way adjustable concealed face-frame hinges put the emphasis on the beauty of the doors with no hardware visible. I was pleased with both the ease of installation and adjustment. It saved a great deal of time over the more traditional exposed hinges which often require five screws per hinge with virtually no opportunity to make needed ajustments for alignment after installation.
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30) Submitted by
Bob Haag, from Reynoldsburg, OH
on 10/29/2008
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I got this hinge for an update of our existing cabinets with wraparound exposed antique brass hinges. They were very easy to install using a 35mm wood bit and plastic template, I was able to do 17 pairs in about 4.5 hours. The cabinets look modern and work great.
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31) Submitted by
Jim Pringle, from Pittsboro, NC
on 6/14/2010
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I have used 3/4" overlay Blum hinges and have been very satisfied, but I cannot say the same for the Blum variable overlay hinges #90788. They were too tight to the face frame and I had to bevel the edges of doors so they would open without binding. Also, most of the doors would not completely close. I had to shim the back edge of almost all of the doors to make the close completely. I would not order them again.
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32) Submitted by
Ron Surman, from Honesdale, PA
on 9/14/2008
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Hinges do a nice job on doors. Easy to install. Work easily after they are installed. Would highly recommend.
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33) Submitted by
Tim Ferguson from NE
on 4/14/2011
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Good solid hinge. A little spendy, but if you wait for the free shipping it's probably worth it.
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34) Submitted by
Randy Prather, from Atlanta, GA
on 9/11/2008
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Hinges worked perfectly! Easy to install as they fit my existing frame perfectly. I wish I had gone to your company initially rather than wasting two trips to the big store retailers for hinges which ultimately did not do the job. Definitely will use your company again!
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35) Submitted by
Rudy Muller, from Cary, IL
on 8/13/2008
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Great Hinges, makes your furniture look professional.
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36) Submitted by
Thomas McCullough, from Columbia, SC
on 2/7/2011
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I had my cabinets redone a few years ago. The hinges were were going bad. The spring that closes, and holds them closed, were breaking. I found the hinges at Rockler. Although I wasn't sure I had the right item. The part I needed was right. The part that it attached to would not work, so I used the old one. It works just fine. Being as I am no cabinetmaker, it was sure nice to have the information I got. Thanks.
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37) Submitted by
Justin Zeller, Red House Custom, from Barrington, RI
on 8/12/2008
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These are good hinges, very easy to install to the face frame, but know you'll need at least 1/4" reveal between hinge side of the door and the adjacent door or filler.
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38) Submitted by
Michael Costantini, from Steubenville, OH
on 7/4/2008
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These hinges took the worry out of drilling holes for screws in the exact location. The installed door looks professional and to make it even easier I purchased the jig to drill the 35mm holes from Rockler.
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39) Submitted by
Bill, from Kihei, HI
on 6/2/2008
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These are excellent hinges. I have used over a 100 pairs of them and never had a problem. Easy to install and adjust at an affordable price. You will not be disappointed with this quality product.
Aloha.
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40) Submitted by
Jerry, from Hamilton, OH
on 5/27/2008
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Great pair of hinges. Purchased them for use on the armoire I built for my son.
Fast delivery from Rockler.
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41) Submitted by
Carol, from Chino Valley, AZ
on 4/26/2008
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We love our new hinges...made our kitchen remodel perfect. They were easy to attach to our new doors...and they work exactly how I wanted them. The price was wonderful too...much better than in the stores! They were shipped out very fast and we had no delays on our project. Thank you...we will order from you again!
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42) Submitted by
Eddie , from Minot, ND
on 4/21/2008
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These hinges were a breeze to put on our cabinet doors, and at half the cost of what they cost in the stores, they were a great bargain as well! We are remodeling our entire house, and I will be buying these hinges for all the cabinet doors!
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43) Submitted by
Danielle, from Fremont, CA
on 3/29/2008
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We couldnt find these hinges in any store. We were trying to match them to hinges we already had on cabinets. They were perfect and matched exactly. Plus they came in pairs for the same price that other store wanted for one.
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44) Submitted by
Jim, from Pine Grove, PA
on 3/15/2008
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My first time with this type of hinge. They couldn't be any simpler. I'll be using these on all my cabinets.
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45) Submitted by
Daniel, from Leighotn , IA
on 2/27/2008
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These hinges are awesome I have used them multiple times and I will continue to use them!!
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46) Submitted by
Craig Ohlhauser, from Ely, MN
on 2/16/2008
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My first time installing concealed hinges was a success with these Blum's. I'll definitely be back for more.
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47) Submitted by
William Bernson, from Santa Clarita, CA
on 6/6/2008
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The gap between the door and cabinet frame at hinge is larger than I would like. Hinge over all is easy to install and good quality for the price. I would buy again.
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48) Submitted by
Russell Schuchmann, from Grinnell, IA
on 6/15/2009
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I bought this project to replace existing hinges of [similar] type that had broken. They use a plastic cam that rolls against spring loaded nylon points that gives the door its self closing characteristic. After about 7 years these plastic parts had started to fail, friends have had the same problem. I see that newer cabinets from the same manufacturer now use a new style of hinge from Blum that I assume solves that problem.
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49) Submitted by
Hamblin, from Centerfield, UT
on 2/13/2008
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Blum hinges are the best I've used on face frames. They have a lot of ajustment and install easily. Rockler is always timely on my orders and I wouldn't recommend any other hinge but Blum from Rockler.
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50) Submitted by
Carl Beck, from Bossier City, LA
on 1/4/2008
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Easy to install, The most economical hidden hinge I have found. One pair hold a 20 x 32 inch raised panel oak cabinet door very nicely. I used them in a complete new house cabinet design.
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51) Submitted by
Ernie Ryan, from Wallace, NC
on 12/26/2007
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I have purchased various Blum products from Rockler and all have exceeded my expectations. Quality is outstanding. Instructions are clear and concise. Installation is straight forward with good adjustment capability. They last a lifetime even with heavy use. Rockler products are the best and Blum meets this standard.
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52) Submitted by
James Hunt, from Green Bay, WI
on 11/26/2007
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I have used these Blum hinges on many cabinet projects. They are top quality and are not available at our local home center stores. I will continue to order them from Rockler. I also bought the hinge drilling jig to help with the setup on my drill press. This makes drilling the "cups" a snap when doing multiple doors.
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53) Submitted by
Dave P, from Mansfield, OH
on 11/13/2007
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It pays to buy the best and Blum hinges are.
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54) Submitted by
Norman, from North Fort Myers, FL
on 2/24/2009
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Did the job well but thought instructions for assembly could have been better.
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55) Submitted by
Ronald Harris, from Franklin, VA
on 10/29/2007
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The Blum 2-Way Face Frame Hinges were exactly as expected. The cabinets I built for my garage were made with extra doors I had from my kitchen cabinets and the hinges were the same. I could not find the Blum hinges where I live and Rockler provided the product and service I expect. Excellent company and will be buying more.
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56) Submitted by
D Kerns, from Jackson, NJ
on 9/23/2007
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The Blum hinge is a great replacement for older kitchen and bath cabinets with face frames. The instructions on the pack leave much to be desired. The installation instructions on the Blum website are very good.
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57) Submitted by
DeKevin Thornton, from Marion, IA
on 9/10/2007
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I am using this hinge on kitchen base cabinet doors. The base cabinets have slide outs instead of shelves. I built the doors with a 1/2" overlap. The hinges work well because they are fairly low profile and clear the side mounted rails on the slide out. If I were to build the doors over again, I would build them with a 3/4" overlap because the 3/4" hinges provide more clearance between the open door and the slide outs.
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58) Submitted by
Terry VanDyke, from Platte City, MO
on 4/17/2008
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The hinges worked great and the service was very good. I had look around KC to find something to use with no luck. The price of gas you cannot afford to go all over.
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59) Submitted by
John Christy, from Poplar Bluff, MO
on 2/11/2008
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Blum face frame hinges are excellent--standard for products sold by Rockler. Installation instructions could be improved. The hinge has cams beneath the screw heads for minor alignment alteration. This is not mentioned in any instructions. In fact the package for each hinge pair mentioned a "...slide arm..." which this hinge does not have. The hinge is one piece construction. Once this is known further installation in replacement situations is straight forward.
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60) Submitted by
Dennis Andrews, from Duluth, GA
on 9/24/2007
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The product is excellent. Unfortunately, the picture is not of the (version that I purchased). The hinge that is shipped has less off-set than that shown!
Editor's note: There will be slight differences between hinges depending on the overlay selected. Please be sure to order according to your door's overlay rather than by comparison to any of the photos shown.
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61) Submitted by
Ron T, from Peru, IN
on 12/8/2007
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Blum hinges are an excellent value, and I have used them on most of my cabinet projects. When I have used other hinges, I have been somewhat disapointed.
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62) Submitted by
Meryl Valnes, from West Fargo, ND
on 10/13/2007
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I found these hinges pretty easy to work with. But the installation instructions were poor. I do like the adjusting features of these hinges.
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63) Submitted by
Robert Horwath, from Hackettstown, NJ
on 6/16/2008
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I have been using Blum hinges for 25 years and the only design flaw that I see is that they don't adjust from left to right enough. I am happy with these hinges, but I would like to have a little more lateral adjustment.
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64) Submitted by
Steve, from Saint Paul, MN
on 1/6/2009
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1 1/2 years ago I bought a house with cabinets that all had the Blum variable overlay hinge. They appear to be nearly identical to item #90788. I expect they are about 12 years old. Well, about 20 of the 64 hinges in my kitchen have broken. On that model there is a plastic insert with a tab that provides the "spring" to keep the doors closed. That tab has broken off on 20 of the hinges and I have had to use rubber bands on the exterior knobs to keep the doors closed. I think the metal spring on the 31329 and other overlays is much less likely to fail. But, I am very displeased with mine.
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65) Submitted by
J Hale, from Elmsford, NY
on 7/3/2011
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The design is a good one but the manufacturing fails to support the design. The metal is soft and too weak. It is just pot metal and cannot be depended on for more than a few years. We have to have several on hand to replace them as they break. A sadly typical case of profitability over pride.
Editor's note. Blum offers a lifetime warranty on hinges. If replacement is needed Blum can be contacted directly at 800-438-6788.
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66) Submitted by
Cody, from Knoxville, TN
on 4/10/2013
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I was tempted to rate these as Good just because of the price & ease of adjustment, but the finished product turned out very sub-par for me. Even when adjusted to its limit, the doors sit too far off the face frame to look right (almost 3/16"). I also advise anyone against drilling the cup with a power drill even if you have a jig, you should use a drill press. You get what you pay for I guess.
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67) Submitted by
James Harvey, from Gainesville, FL
on 11/20/2007
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It was used to repair a broken hinge. The base plate has changed from the original but the repair went very smoothly and 100 per cent satisfactory. The old base plate was used with the new hinge works and fit perfectly without having to drill any new holes.
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