cabinetshinges
I am thinking of building some cupboards with inset doors and solid sides (e.g not a face frame).
Are there any “trick” to how I measure the location of the holes for the hinge screws and bore?
I am assuming I will use this type of hinge, but by choose anther type if it is easyer.
Yes you can do this.
You need a hinge cutter:
For best effect, use with a drill press if at all possible. You can accurately set the depth of cut and keep it perpendicular to the panel.
As long as the material you are using for the door is thick enough at the location where you need to place the hinge.
Short of reframing the door, I'd suggest taking a belt sander to the side of the door that sticks.
Best Answer
If you're going to recess the hinges, you'll want to create a jig and use a router for the recess. I would recommend aligning the door and frame together and marking between the two at each hinge location as a reference point so that you don't install one at the wrong height.
When you're ready to screw in the hinge, place it on the door and frame to mark the locations of the screw holes and then drill pilot holes. Make sure your drill is level and square to the surface so you don't end up with crooked screws.
Finally, when you first attach the hinge to one side, don't tighten it all the way down, leave some play in it. Do the same when you screw it in to the other surface. Then tighten one screw on each side at a time, verifying that the door still swings freely as you go.