Adjusting Blum hinges primarily involves manipulating specific screws on the hinge mechanism to align cabinet doors correctly. Based on the provided reference, one key adjustment focuses on the distance between the door and the cabinet frame.
Understanding the In-Out Adjustment
One crucial adjustment on Blum hinges, as highlighted in the reference, is the "in-out" adjustment. This controls how close or far the cabinet door sits relative to the face frame of the cabinet.
- What it adjusts: The distance between the cabinet door and the face frame (also known as the in-out adjustment).
- Which screw: The screw located farthest from the cabinet door controls this specific adjustment.
- Adjustment Range: This adjustment typically offers a range of 3/16 of an inch or 5 mm. Turning this screw will move the door closer to or farther away from the cabinet body.
Practical Application
To utilize this adjustment:
- Locate the Blum hinge on your cabinet door.
- Identify the screw farthest from the edge of the door.
- Use a screwdriver (usually a Phillips head) to turn this screw.
- Turning the screw in one direction will decrease the distance (move the door inward).
- Turning the screw in the other direction will increase the distance (move the door outward).
- Make small adjustments and close the door to check the alignment relative to the cabinet frame. Repeat until the desired distance is achieved across all hinges on the door.
Properly adjusting this in-out setting, along with other potential hinge adjustments (like height and side-to-side, though not detailed in the provided reference), ensures that cabinet doors hang straight and close properly.
