If you don't want to use the barbed plug method, just mark the location of
the screw hole, then drill a hole 3/8", not a thru hole, then insert a dowel
plug, flush, and screw into that.

Ken


"AC" wrote in message
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Hi. I am building a very cheap mdf cabinet for our laundry. It will
have 3 doors (720mmHx600mmWx18mm) and we want hidden hinges. To keep
costs down we are thinking of making mdf doors rather than buying
premade wood or particle board doors (diff is about $150!)

My question is: how can we attach hidden hinges to mdf? Is it
possible? The mdf is only 18mm deep, so after boring out the inset
hole in the door will mdf bite the screws enough to attach the hinge?


Will the weight of the door make a difference (720mmH x 600mmW)


I can always bolt the hinge on the inside upstand/support so I am not
too worried about that side of the hinge, but I am worried about the
part that attachs to the door itself.


All help and advice appreciated


AndyC