building a pantry door with shelves in the door..how to space so it opens?

Take a 20 1/2” board, & swing an arc about where hinge pin is, with that distance.

You should be able to set the angle of where your shelves meet. allow about 1/8” clearance.

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Thanks, that actually makes sense.
Christina

I’m glad this helped you.

I was hoping I explained it clear enough for you.

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Someone on another forum suggested that I actually make a cardboard box mok up to really see the action. I think that is a good suggestion as well, and will do that so I can measure thrice and cut once.

I appreciate the help and will let you know how it goes. My finger is swollen really big right now. I guess I hurt it, but I don’t remember doing it, so the project will be a bit delayed. I cannot finish carving the details if I cannot bend my finger.
I’ll keep you posted.
Christina