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What are demountable hinges?
A demountable hinge is a relatively unique type of cabinet hinge that has far-reaching benefits. Demountable hinges attach with an insert that fits into a slot that is cut into the door, the cabinet, or both.
How do you identify Salice hinges?
1. Measure the size of the hinge cup
- 26mm – If it is this size you have a mini hinge, the range can be found here.
- 35mm – If it is this size you have a standard cup hinge, the range can be found here.
- 40mm – If it is this size you have a Series F hinge, the range can be found here.
What are European hinges?
A European hinge is a concealed hinge that you can’t see when the kitchen cabinet doors are closed. Although the hinge is made in different styles and sizes, it has two mounting plates connected via an arm.
What are double demountable hinges?
Double demountable hinges feature claming plates which clamp hinge to both the door and the frame stile. Use to easily correct a warped door or a twisted cabinet problem. Reduce labor by simple one-step routing as hinge slips into pre-routed slots.
How do you identify Blum hinges?
Distinguishing feature of BLUMOTION for doors You will find the Blum logo embossed on the housing of clip-on BLUMOTION.
How do you adjust old cabinet hinges?
Look for two screws on the hinge. Loosen the screw nearest to the cabinet door a bit — enough to allow you to adjust the hinge to the left or to the right. You’ll have to try one direction per time. At the end of each attempt, check to ensure that the cabinet doors no longer rub.
When were butterfly hinges used?
“While these hinges enjoyed a peak in popularity from the 1870s to the 1930s, some forms can be traced back as far as medieval England, or more recently, to colonial America,” says hardware historian and architectural consultant Bo Sullivan.
What is a inset hinge?
Inset Cabinet Hinges come in either a hidden mount, where the hinge is mounted on the inside edge of the door and cabinet frame, or surface mounted on the outside of the door and frame. H-Style Cabinet Hinges are named as such for the alphabetic shape the hinge resembles.
What do the numbers on hinges mean?
Some hinges and base plates have series numbers on the underside of the round hinge cup and on the underside of the baseplate from the cabinet. We use these number to “help” identify what hinge you have and need.
How do I find a matching Hinge?
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How do I know what type of cabinet hinges I have?
You should check the diameter of the hole in the door that your current hinge sits in – these are usually 26mm, 35mm or 40mm for larger hinges. It’s important to measure the hole in the door and not the hinge itself as the hinge may be slightly smaller.
What are the different types of vintage reproduction hinges?
We carry hinges with ball ends and finials, as well as hinges of art deco style and butterfly design. And when it comes to the materials available for our vintage reproduction hinges, we stock versions in various types of brass, nickel, cast iron and bronze.
How many types of hinges are there at Kennedy hardware?
Hinges Take a look at our reproduction antique and specialty hinges and you might just be a bit overwhelmed. You see, at Kennedy Hardware we stock more than 100 different hinges in a wide variety of types, styles, and materials.
What type of hinges do you need for your project?
Your search for hinges to complete your home or furniture restoration project begins with the type of hinge you need. At Kennedy Hardware we carry butt hinges, flush hinges, and offset hinges. We also sell Hoosier-style hinges, antique ice box hinges, and a variety of specialty hinges, too.
Where can I buy Restoration hinges for my Hoosier cabinet?
Kennedy Hardware is your Hoosier Cabinet headquarters. In fact, we stock nearly three dozen hinge products specific to your Hoosier Cabinet restoration needs. So browse, discover and order what you need. We’ll ship your restoration hinges right away