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   Phyllis_Diller | Apr 13, 1999 10:21pm | #1

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   Art,

   My suggestion is not to hang the mirror at all! Too many young people are hung up on their looks. When you are my age and have had so many botched facelifts, you'll appreciate not having a mirror on the medicine cabinet... and its easier to get to the Exlax.

   Phyllis

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   Arthur_Laichtman | Apr 13, 1999 10:49pm | #2

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   I have an in-the-wall medicine cabine, and am seeking to attach a framed mirror to it that will serve as the door. What type of hinge can I use. The mirror weighs about 30-40 lbs, and I want to ensure that the door is flush to the cabinet. I also do not want the door to swing back and forth wildly (i.e., I want there to be tension). Any thoughts?

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   Guest_ | Apr 13, 1999 10:49pm | #3

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   You may wish to look at cabinets that already have mirrored doors installed for clues. I believe your mirror's weight may be the principal problem, as most medicine cabinets aren't that sturdy. My own cabinet has a mirrored door, but the frame is made of plastic, which can't be discerned from wood after painting. The cabinet has a metal bracket (L-shaped in profile) that extends from the cabinet's side and turns to the right. A piano hinge is attached to the bracket, and the mirror is screwed to the hinge. There are five screws attaching the mirror. All of this metal is spot welded together. Piano hinging is very strong, and I would suggest that in your approach.