Besides the door and the hinge you will also need some basic hardware.
Hidden piano hinge installation.
Concealed hinge also called invisible hidden and european hinges concealed hinges are used on entry and interior doors cabinets and furniture.
Piano hinge installation is the topic of this tips video by woodcraft magazine editor paul anthony.
The recess for your piano hinge is meant to make the surface of the piano hinge and the surface of the door flush.
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Press the hinge cups into the holes.
Position them and put temporary screws in the slotted holes.
To do this you must use your chisel in order to cut out a cavity for the door part of your hinge to fit into.
Some piano hinges have slots rockler calls them slotted hinges to help make installation more accurate.
This tutorial shows you the proper method of installing a piano hinge on your current project.
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This recess should fit your hinge exactly and leave the hinge and door surface completely even.
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A traditional hinge will be visible but is easier to install and can add a decorative accent to your cabinet.
Drive inch 6 wood screws into these holes to anchor each cup.
A piano hinge is also called a continuous hinge and is a popular hinge to use on side doors and other small doors.
A drill and some screws as well as a chisel to carve out an inset for the hinge to rest.
A concealed hinge will be hidden from view but will require you to bore a hole in the cabinet door.
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How to install a piano hinge.
Drill pilot holes and attach the hinge.
Using a 7 64 inch self centering drill bit drill pilot holes through the screw holes in the flanges on both sides of the cup as shown.
Cut the piano hinge to length with a hacksaw and file down any rough edges.
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Step 3 install hinges.
Mark the location of the screw holes using a hinge center punch.