Expert: Jamie Yocono - 5/26/2008

Question
Do you know a way to use a negative angle euro hinge on an inset door? All I can find is neg angle overlay hinges.

Answer
Craig,

It's been a while since I used either - a negative angle hinge, or an inset hinge, but I suspect that you can take that NA hinge and use a thicker base plate, which will bring the door out (or in, depending on your point of view) enough to use it in an inset application.

So - it's ALL about the baseplate, not the hinge itself, I think.

I just checked one of my supplier's catalogs, and there is a Euro-hinge chart. They show inset NA hinges made by Blum, as well as Grass. So I know they're out there.

The Grass hinge is a 3203, which is a 120˚ hinge. You have to use a 3000 Series baseplate with it.

Also, they show that hinge #342 is also a 120˚ hinge, it's in their 300 Series line of hinges. Both this and the previous hinge are  a snap on version.

OK, so I know they make them... the big question is - can you find them?  I'd try to find a cabinet shop in your area that uses Grass hinges and ask them to order some for you. I do that all the time for people.

If you need help finding a cabinet shop in your town, write back with your location and I'll try to help.

Jamie Yocono
Wood It Is! Custom Cabinetry
Las Vegas, NV
www.wooditis.com