Practical tools for measured work
Cabinet Hinge-Cup Boring Template
Lay out editable concealed-hinge cup centers and screw holes on a full-height printable door template.
Calculate the layout, check the diagram, then print the result for the shop or jobsite.
How it works
The template places two editable hinge cups from the top and bottom and calculates the cup center from its diameter plus the entered edge setback.
Current-input example
The result above uses these exact values. This snapshot is included when the page is printed so the output can be checked against the original measurements.
- Door height
- 720 mm
- Cup diameter
- 35 mm
- Cup-edge setback
- 4 mm
- Top/bottom hinge center
- 100 mm
- Screw-hole spacing
- 45 mm
Primary result: Cup center from door edge: 21.5 mm.
Before using the result
- Measure from the datum or reference edge described by this tool, and do not mix inside, outside and centerline dimensions.
- Keep inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final cutting or purchasing tolerance requires.
- When the result is close to a limit, verify it with a test piece, field measurement, manufacturer drawing or qualified project professional.
Limitations
There is no universal concealed-hinge drilling pattern. Enter dimensions from the exact hinge manufacturer drawing, including cup depth, which this 2D template does not determine.
Frequently asked questions
What should I verify before using this result?
Recheck the physical measurements, confirm that every input uses the displayed unit, and compare the result with the applicable drawing, product specification, code requirement or test piece.
Why might the finished result differ?
Real work can include thickness, kerf, seams, tolerances, hardware allowances, installation clearances or site conditions that are outside the calculation. The limitations section identifies the main exclusions for this tool.
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