NC Hinge Boring Info & Options For Design Specific Doors

If you intend to use a concealed European style hinge, here are your boring options.  We normally recommend a compact style hinge if you have "Face Frame" style cabinets.  If you have any questions, just give us a call. 

Hinge Bore Patterns
Standard Number Of Hinge Bores Based On Door Height
  • Doors <9" to 35 -15/16" receive two bores
  • Doors 36" to 59-15/16" receive three bores with equally spaced holes
  • Doors 60" and longer receive four bores with equally spaced holes
  • Bore hole is 35mm diameter, 1/2" deep and the insert holes are 8mm diameter
  • Custom boring location is available at additional cost per door (select custom boring option and we will contact you for bore pattern dimensions)                                                 
For Face Frame Cabinets Using Compact Hinges

Compact style hinge for Boring type
Compact Style Hinge

Hinge bore pattern for compact hinge with dowel inserts

Compact hinge bore with dowel inserts
Select ("HB 1")
Placement is 3" to center from top and bottom of door

Hinge bore pattern for compact hinge without dowel inserts

Compact hinge bore without dowel inserts
Select ("HB 2")
Placement is 3" to center from top and bottom of door
For Face Frame OR Frameless Cabinets Using Long Arm Hinges

Long arm style hinge for hinge boring type
Long Arm Style Hinge

Hinge bore pattern for long arm hinge with dowel inserts for face frame cabinets

Long Arm hinge bore with dowel inserts
Select ("HB 3")
Placement is 3 5/8" to center from top and bottom of door

Hinge bore pattern for long arm hinge without dowel inserts for face frame cabinets

Long Arm hinge bore without dowel inserts
Select ("HB 4")
Placement is 3 5/8" to center from top and bottom of door

Custom Hinge Boring Locations Available (Select Custom Boring Option and We Will Contact You For Bore Pattern Dimensions)