On 1/2/2018 9:56 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
I've started building the base cabinet for SWMBO's kitchen bookcase project.

The base cabinet will be 33" wide by 32" tall, with an ~50€� book case on top. I'm using 3/4"
(nominal) Poplar plywood for the cabinet boxes and book cases. The base cabinet doors will be
shaker style overlay doors, like these (just doors, no drawers)

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KEKkDdQn3cE/hqdefault.jpg

I've been reading about face frame widths and 2" seems to be a common size. I know nothing
about the Euro style concealed hinges, but I assume that I need to factor them into the face
frame and door design. The plan was to use 3/4" (actual) poplar for the face frames and doors.
Everything will eventually be painted.

I'm looking for advice, sources, steps, etc. regarding the hinges and face frames. This is one of
those "I don't know what I don't know" situations.

Thanks for any and all input.


With the style Blum Euro hinges I use I never really consider the face
frame width dimensions.

Use the size face frame that looks good with the doors and drawers
closed. Got Sketchup? ;~)

I use face frame euro hinges that mount on the "EDGE" of the face frame
stile. I have used surface mount Euro and those are a PIA, IMHO so are
the carcass mounted Euro hinges.

I buy these in lots of 50 to get better pricing, still this place has
good prices for lesser quantities.

https://www.wwhardware.com/blum-comp...g-hinges-b038n

I can discuss a number of variables but would not want to bore you with
details that might not pertain to you.