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|material name=Pot Hinges
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|synonyms=concealed hinges, European hinges;<br>DE: Topfscharniere, Federscharniere, Topfbänder
|synonyms=concealed hinges, cup hinges, European hinges;<br>DE: Topfscharniere, Federscharniere, Topfbänder
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|tools=[[screwdrivers]]
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|used with=[[Forstner Bits|Forstner bits]], [[screws]]
|used with=[[Forstner Bits|Forstner bits]], [[screws]], [[Pot Hinge Jig|pot hinge jig]]
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Pot hinges are adjustable in all directions after mounting and exist in two main variants: for doors outside/in front of the frame (''vorliegend'') and for doors within the frame (''innenliegend'').
Pot hinges are adjustable in all directions after mounting and exist in two main variants: for doors outside/in front of the frame (''vorliegend'') and for doors within the frame (''innenliegend'').


The hole, or "mortise", needed to mount a pot hinge is typically cut with a [[Forstner Bits|Forstner drill bit]].
The hole, or "mortise", needed to mount a pot hinge is typically cut with a [[Forstner Bits|Forstner drill bit]]. A [[Pot Hinge Jig|pot hinge jig]] makes the alignment very easy!


== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==

Latest revision as of 02:11, 10 April 2025

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Pot Hinges

Synonyms: concealed hinges, cup hinges, European hinges;
DE: Topfscharniere, Federscharniere, Topfbänder
Suggested Tools: screwdrivers
Used with: Forstner bits, screws, pot hinge jig
Similar (More or Less): other hinges

Pot hinges are adjustable in all directions after mounting and exist in two main variants: for doors outside/in front of the frame (vorliegend) and for doors within the frame (innenliegend).

The hole, or "mortise", needed to mount a pot hinge is typically cut with a Forstner drill bit. A pot hinge jig makes the alignment very easy!

Further Reading