Youngdale hinges are self-closing and will work for both face-frame and frameless hinges. With the exception of the #65 hinge, Youngdale hinges are not handed. The same hinge will work on either a left or right hand door. The door opening angle and other functionality varies with the door thickness.

What is a youngdale hinge?

Youngdale hinges are self-closing and will work for both face-frame and frameless hinges. With the exception of the #65 hinge, Youngdale hinges are not handed. The same hinge will work on either a left or right hand door. The door opening angle and other functionality varies with the door thickness.

What are the different types of concealed hinges?

The three main classifications of concealed hinges are full overlay, half overlay, and inset.

Are concealed hinges worth it?

Invisible Hinges Are Worth the Effort and Money. We may be biased, but at SOSS, invisible hinges matter to a design and build. These small items can have a big impact on the look, feel, and quality of your project. It may be helpful to take a look at several instances where invisible hinges make the most sense.

What is a knife hinge?

What Is a Knife Hinge? A knife hinge is shaped like scissors, with the two parts of the hinge—called leaves—connected at a pivot point. In fact, knife hinges are also called pivot hinges, and they’re primarily used in cabinets. Made of brass or stainless steel, they’re barely noticeable when installed.

How do you adjust old cabinet hinges?

Look for two screws on the hinge. Loosen the screw nearest to the cabinet door a bit — enough to allow you to adjust the hinge to the left or to the right. You’ll have to try one direction per time. At the end of each attempt, check to ensure that the cabinet doors no longer rub.

What are butterfly hinges?

A butterfly hinge is a variation of the strap hinge, featuring leaf plates that are decoratively shaped in a manner that resembles the wings of a butterfly. They are always surface-mounted. Often, they are made of brass or another decorative metal and are most often used on ornamental boxes or cabinets.

Can door hinges be hidden?

These hidden hinges are designed to give architectural doors a clean, minimal look that doesn’t add visual clutter to a space. This makes them well-suited for upscale residential and commercial environments that demand more focused attention to design.