Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliott wrote:
(Cross-posted to rec.woodworking, alt.home.repair)





I want as little hardware to show as possible, but the stiles on the
cabinet door are narrow, to accommodate a mirror and its backing, so I
can't use "Euro" hidden hinges. A 2'' narrow loose pin "utility" hinge
would do the job but the ones I've found would require drilling into the
edge of the cabinet's MDF sides -- I don't get a real sense that this is
going to be very secure.


http://users.adelphia.net/~elliottfamily/hinge.gif


If it is not too late in the project you may try adding reinforcement to
the MDF. Drill a hole into the MDF and insert a hardwood dowel. Then
screw the hinges into the dowel.
Just my $0.02