Decorative Tandem Door Hinge Set Instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your Decorative Tandem Door Hinge Set! These innovative hinges feature a beautiful polished brass finish and support two doors with 11⁄4" space between for extra storage.For safe and effective mounting and operation, please read the instructions fully before starting.

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For smooth operation of the Decorative Tandem Hinge Door Set, there are a few important requirements for the cabinet and doors:

• Both doors must be 1/2" thick.

• Outer door must have a 1/4" deep x 3/8" wide lip. Fig.1.

• Width of inside door must be 5/8" less than cabinet opening width. Height should be 1/4" less than cabinet opening height.

Mortise the Cabinet SideChiseling the mortises in an assembled cabinet can be difficult. If possible, cut the mortises in the cabinet side before assembly.

1. Determine where you want to install the hinges on the cabinet side, including which side (left or right).

2. Carefully cut and fold the included template as indicated. Cut to the line as accurately as possible to ensure a properly sized mortise. Shop Drawing. Note: As with any woodworking operation requiring high precision, cut practice mortises on scrap stock before working on final project parts.

3. Position the template at one of the desired mounting locations with the fold running along the corner of the cabinet side.

4. Use the template to trace the outline of the mortise both on the face and the edge of the cabinet side. Mark the centerpoints of the corner radii; you will use a drill bit to form those corners. Fig. 2.

5. Chuck a 1/4" Forstner or brad-point bit in a drill press or hand drill. Using the centerpoints marked in Step 4, carefully drill the rounded corners on both the face and edge to a depth matching the thickness of the hinge plate.

6. Use a chisel to clear out the body of the mortise (again, to a depth matching the thickness of the hinge plate). Test fit the hinge frequently as you cut the mortise to achieve a flush fit. Fig. 3.

7. When satisfied with the fit, mark and/or drill pilot holes for the #4 x 3/8" mounting screws. A #4 self-centering bit (68984, sold separately) makes drilling precise mounting holes easy without marking.

8. Repeat Steps 3-7 for the other hinge.

Mortise the Outer DoorMortising of the outer door is best accomplished after the cabinet has been assembled and the hinges have been at least temporarily installed on the cabinet side.

1. Determine the hinge mounting locations on the outer door by positioning the cabinet on its side and holding Fig. 4

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the door up to the hinges. Make sure the stepped portion of the door will be centered top-to-bottom in the cabinet opening, then use the hinges to trace the tops and bottoms of the mortises. Fig. 4.

2. Chisel out the mortises on the inside (1/4" deep) edge of the door lip to a depth matching the thickness of the hinge plate. Fig. 5.

3. Remove one of the hinges from the cabinet and position it so the stepped leaf fits in the mortise you cut in Step 2. Use the hinge leaf to trace the outline of the mortises to be cut in the faces of the lipped edge.

4. Use a 1/4" Forstner or brad-point bit in a drill press or hand drill to carefully drill the rounded corners to a depth matching the thickness of the hinge plate.

5. Use a chisel to clear out the body of the mortises. Test fit the hinge frequently as you cut the mortise to achieve a flush fit.

6. When satisfied with the fit, mark and/or drill pilot holes for the #4 x 3/8" mounting screws.

Mortise the Inner Door1. Place the outer door flat on a cushioned work surface, lipped side up.

2. Place the inner door, back side up, on top of the outer door and center it top to bottom.

3. Using the mortise edges on the outer door as a reference, mark the mortise locations on the edge of the inner door. Fig. 6.

4. Chisel out the mortises on the edge of the inner door to a depth matching the thickness of the hinge plate.

5. Position the inner leaf of the hinge in each mortise and use the leaf to mark the outline for the mortise on the back of the door.

6. Use a 1/4" Forstner or brad-point bit in a drill press or hand drill to carefully drill the rounded corners to a depth matching the thickness of the hinge plate.

7. Use a chisel to clear out the body of the mortises on the back of the inner door. Test fit the hinge frequently as you cut the mortise to achieve a flush fit.

8. When satisfied with the fit, mark and/or drill pilot holes for the #4 x 3/8" mounting screws.

Install the Magnets and Catch Plates 1. Drill a 1/4" diameter x 1/8" deep hole as shown in the top corners (opposite the hinges) in both the inner and outer doors. Fig. 7.

2. Put a dab of CA glue or fast-setting epoxy in the holes and press a magnet in each. Wipe off any excess adhesive. Fig. 7

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1/4" diameter x 1/8" deep

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Mount the Hinges and Doors 1. Reinstall the hinge(s) you removed from the cabinet side.

2. Position the inner door so that the hinge’s inner leaves fit in its mortises. Attach with #4 x 3/8" mounting screws.

3. Position the outer door so that the hinges’ outer leaves fit into its mortises. Attach with screws.

3. Position the catch plate for the outer door in the top corner of the cabinet (opposite the hinges). The tab with the mounting hole should be flat against the top and oriented toward the back of the cabinet. The solid tab should be set back 1/4" from the front of the cabinet (matching the depth of the door’s lip) and parallel to the door. Fig. 8.

4. Mark and drill a pilot hole for a #4 x 3/8" screw. Attach the catch plate to the top.

5. Position the catch plate for the inner door to the side of the outer catch plate (so it will align with the magnet in the inner door) and back 23⁄16" from the front of the cabinet. The tab with the mounting hole should be flat against the top and oriented toward the back of the cabinet. Fig. 8.

6. Mark and drill a pilot hole for a #4 x 3/8" screw. Attach the catch plate to the top.

Fig. 8

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Outer door catch plate

Inner door catch plate

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Cabinet Top

Cabinet Top