gap between pairs
1/12/18
Just wondering what everybody sets the gap between Pairs of doors on Euro style cabinets with 1/8 reveal everywhere else. I have been doing 1/16.
1/12/18 #2: gap between pairs ...
I first check to see what the minimum reveal requirement is for the hinges I'm using. I normally use 3/32" (a nickel)unless the minimum reveal is greater. In any case, I try to get the reveal equal all around, so in your example it would be 1/8", as long as that exceeds the req'd minimum.
John
1/12/18 #3: gap between pairs ...
The reveal in your situation should be equal everywhere. So if it's 1/8" then the space between pairs of doors should be 1/8" also.
I personally use 5/64" (2mm)
1/13/18 #5: gap between pairs ...
Thanks for the replies
I'd like to keep the reveals at 3/32 or less. in order to do that I probably have to move some hinge plates up and down. never seems to be enough hinge adjustment. my parts are square using a Hendrick vertical panel saw but considering the rack Factor at installation, doors not being perfectly Square and interior material being .725 thickness and varying it's tough to do. As it is with 1/8 reveal everywhere I usually wind up having to trim six doors for kitchen.
1/13/18 #6: gap between pairs ...
If you fit the doors to their respective cabinet while they are in the shop there should be no need to trim them during installation. I don't know how you could on a door that's been finished. Of course you have to get the cabinets hung square. That's the challenge of inset doors/drawers. There's almost no room for error.
John
1/13/18 #7: gap between pairs ...
I outsource most of my cabinet doors which are delivered after cabinets are assembled putting the cabinets back on the bench to fit doors would cost me more money than trimming five or six doors at the job. All my cabinets get installed before finishing.
1/15/18 #8: gap between pairs ...
I make my cabinets, install and then make the door and drawer fronts using a 1.5mm reveal all around. Two doors coming together would result in a 3mm gap (1/8")