Non-Adjustable Cabinet Hinges

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A non-adjustable cabinet hinge is also referred to as a butt hinge. There is a wide variety of this type of hinge available. There are different style, different brand names, and different prices.

The thing about this kind of hinge is that they are strong and sturdy, but they cannot be adjusted. This type of hinge is not only used on a cabinet. A jewelry box or other type of wooden chest may use this for the opening and closing of the lid or door.

Some people prefer this type of cabinet door holder. They look neater and seem to fit better. A non-adjustable cabinet hinge is usually used on an entrance door for the home. This is usually the style used, as it will stay in place better and for a longer period of time.

Each side of this type of hinge is notched or grooved into the wood it gets attached to. This is where the term butt hinge comes from. The hinge butts together when a door has been shut. All people can see is the middle section, where the pin is that holds the pieces together. It looks like it was made right along with the cabinet door.

Some people do not like the non-adjustable cabinet hinge, though. Once in a blue moon the hinge will loosen up. When someone tightens it, it will stay tightened for a little while, but it loosens up again. After a while, when someone tries to tighten it, the screws may become stripped. There is a solution to this, though. If one drills the screw hole a little smaller than the screw size, they will be able to tighten the hinge up more often.

Generally, this type of hinge does not loosen up. As with most things, though, there is always a slight chance. Many people do prefer the non-adjustable hinge. There are more pros than cons to this one. It fits great, looks neat, and is mostly concealed, so many prefer them for this reason. Also, one has many choices when looking for this type of hinge.

The price for this type of cabinet door holder is usually around $5.00 for one pair. One can get any color or style. There is copper color, bronze color, stainless steel, and wrought iron. A popular brand name for the non-adjustable cabinet hinge is Amerock.