What's the trick to installing kitchen cabinet doors?

by Sheila

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I had some hinges replaced from the old brass exposed ones to new European hidden ones. Had a handyman prep the doors, but figured I'd install them myself. After hours of drilling and holding cabinet doors over my head they're still not secure (doors wiggle back and forth when they open and close), and one of them scrapes on the base cabinet when opened. Help!

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Johnavallance82 on Apr 07, 2018

You have to keep tightening or loosening up screws till it is right, i'm afraid...

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Julie McCuiston on Apr 07, 2018

Maybe some help here?
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/carpentry-and-woodworking/how-to-install-and-level-cabinet-doors

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- William on Apr 07, 2018
  
  Perfect site.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Apr 07, 2018

If this is the type of hinges you are installing, this site can explain it for you with specificity. You can do this, just be patient!

https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/aw-extra-103113-european-hinges

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- William on Apr 07, 2018
  
  Perfect site.
  
  Helpful
- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Apr 08, 2018
  
  Thanks! The adjusting screws is where most people run into difficulty. These diagrams simplify it for anyone to understand. It is always that first set of doors that take the longest, then it should be smooth sailing. Hope it helps the requesting party.
  
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