Hinge Mortise in Plywood?

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Hi all,

I’m just about done with a plywood chisel box. Got a question about putting in the hinges. While the looks aren’t really THAT important for a box that won’t leave the shop, I was wondering if it’s possible to chop out one layer of the plywood to sink the hinge just a bit.

Any pros or cons to doing that? Or should I just screw the hinges right on the top?

P.S. The plywood is 1/4”

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

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GaryK home \| projects \| blog 10263 posts in 2155 days #1 posted 1848 days ago	The only reason not to would be the lack of wood thickness for the screw. -- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
ND2ELK home \| projects \| blog 13495 posts in 1940 days #2 posted 1848 days ago	I would surface mount the hinges. You need all the wood thickness you have for the hinges. God Bless tom -- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
teenagewoodworker home \| projects \| blog 2727 posts in 1935 days #3 posted 1848 days ago	i agree, with only 1/4” wood i would surface mount them. you will need all the wood thickness you have for those hinges.

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