Recessed hinge measurements

Hi David.

Not sure if these are standard enough to allow us to give you measurements, but I think what I would do in your place (and I've been there a few times...) is to - for hinge 'height' - take the measurements from the unit carcase.

For hinge hole inset from the door edge, take a measurement from another base unit door. (Ok, that measurement should, I think, be pretty standard, but I'd personally like to confirm it myself before drilling this large and vital hole...)

This way you should get it right.

For instance, if you remove a hinge from an existing door, measure from the door edge to the near side of the hole and then to the far side, then find t'middle...

 

DA's way probably the best ,just looked at my Blum cat,measurements from edge of door seem to vary from 3-6mm.

 

The majority are 5mm in from the edge of the door, therefore the center of the 35mm dia hole wants to be 22.5mm from the door edge.

If you only have a few 35mm holes to drill, you can just drill them freehand with the appropriate cutter in a battery drill. Make sure you check how deep you need to drill, and don't drill too deep!!!!

One tip I can offer is to make a dimple in the center of the marks, as this will prevent the 35mm cutter from wandering as you start the boring.

Try to ensure you keep the drill vertical, and make sure the doors are well supported on a flat bench.

Snezza.