installing hinges ???

what kind of hinges? there are a lot of different ways for a lot of different hinges.

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They’re non mortise finial hinges. My plan thus far has been to attach the hinges to the door then mark the face frame stiles. I can’t hold the door in place long enough to accurately make a mark nevertheless screw the the hinge to the stile. Thought maybe someone had an idea for a jig that would act as an extra set of hands. On smaller cabinets I could lay them on their side or face, but that won’t work with this piece.

On overlay doors I clamp a 3/4” x 3/4” piece of wood about 16” long (longer as needed) flush with the bottom of the face frame lower rail with spring clamps. my bottom rails are always 1 1/2” so that would be for 3/4 overlay but you can change as needed.

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I got it done using some hand screws to help hold the door in place while I marked out the hinge location on the frame.
thanks for your help!
Donna

make a story stick. drill the stick for your screw pattern. use the stick to locate and pre-drill the door and style. tack a spacer on the top of the stick the same thickness as your reveal and let it over hang the stick. but the stick to the top of the opening and drill then hang the stick on the door and drill. mark the holes so you drill the correct ones on the correct parts.

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skeezics above has the great idea I will use it in the future.

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Wow! Thanks for the excellent tips. Love the story stick idea. I think I’ll give that a try next time
Niki that is basically what I ended up doing except that I used two hand screws. One like you have pictured and another one to help balance the door in the frame. Thanks again! Donna

i like the pictures… nice clamps, niki.

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Thank you Rich99

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Wow, almost 2 years ago….

Regards
niki