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What is a Butt Hinge?

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 19th June 2007 at 01:15 PM, Filed in Doors,  Hinges

Umm, with a name like “Butt Hinge” you might think it was some sort of sex gadget! Sorry to disappoint, but the Butt Hinge is principally used for fitting cupboards.

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Coming in sizes ranging from 1/2 inch (13mm) to 6 inches (150mm) the butt hinge cannot be adjusted after fitting and can be tricky to install. However. it does offer a great deal of strength.

How do you fit a Butt Hinge?

It is important that before fitting the hinge is inserted flush with the timber. This is achieved with some delicate chiselling of the timber surface.

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