Installing Concealed Hinges
My latest project was a small cabinet built in the Scandinavian modern style. Near the end of the construction, I reached a decision point about the hardware.
The door pulls found themselves. I came across rectangular pulls the matched the proportions of the case. The hinges were harder to settle on.
By nature, I lean more traditional than modern. So butt hinges stayed near the top of the list. However, the sleek design of the cabinet seemed to ask for something less visible. John Doyle, one of the Woodsmith designers, fancies concealed or European hinges, like the one shown at left. As you’d guess, the hardware is invisible from the outside. (They are somewhat bulky when the door is open.)
He also promised me that installing the hinges and
