Recommend me a quality no-mortise hinge for inset doors. Thanks.
Here is something from Amerock that looks like the configuration I want: http://www.cabinetparts.com/shop_2008/item_grouping/?cat=1460&manufacturer=Amerock
If recommending me a specific make and model, tell me the hinge side door-to-frame margin it makes.
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Any objections to European hinges?
http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=2&p=55471&cat=3,41241,55420
Blum Clip-tops are definitely a great way to go - lots of adjustability. You can get them from any of the popular catalogs these days, (Rockler, etc.). If you want to do a little more work for a more sophisticated look, try either Soss invisible hinges or Brusso knife hinges.
Gene, we use a lot of these:
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They are very high quality, they allow adjustment in two directions, and--this is important--the leaves are tapered so they don't bind.
EVERY time I try to save a few bucks and go with another hinge, like the Amerock you posted, I end up with at least some of the doors hinge-bound.
The trick with the Cliffside hinge is to make up a simple jig to rout mortises--ONLY ON THE DOOR. The leaves are 3/4" so just rout all the way through the door. It adds very little time, about the same as drilling your own holes for cup hinges.
The reveal can be as little as 1/32" or as much as 1/8". I set the depth of the mortise to give me 3/32".
We've tried everything and for quality work I think this is the only way to go, if you want butt hinges.
http://www.cliffsideind.com/cliffside/product.asp?CurPage=1&=&navby=&pf_id=BH3NA-AB
Wow, almost 15 bucks a pop for those hinges. Oops, I mean that ONE hinge.I'd like your client list, at least those on it that don't shy from $35/door for cabinet hinges!!
They're worth it.
I tried to save money on my own house, and got similar but "less good" hinges. They took a bunch of extra time to get them set correctly.
Euro hinges are around $10 each, so it's not like you're saving that much money.