Fitting kitchen door.

Hampstead · Post by **Hampstead** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:12 pm

Hi, I have fitted an integrated washing machine in my kitchen and I'm trying to work out how to fit the door.

The washing machine has captive nuts to fit the hinge to, but I have no idea how to fit them to the door. The normal rebate is not there. The doors are dead flat.

I'm guessing I'll have to use a router. Are there special bits for this?

If anybody knows of a video tutorial, I'd really appreciate it.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:24 pm

Hi, and welcome

I have never fitted an integral machine before but I know how you make the holes for using concealed hinges. Take a look here- http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/diy/d ... itting.htm

You will see that I have used a pillar drill and a hinge cutter bit, there is 2 sizes of these 35mm and 26mm so make sure you get the right one-

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 6&ts=58951

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 9&ts=58991

By using a pillar drill you can use the depth stop to make 100% certain that you will not come out the other side of the door.

Hope this helps a little.

owen · Post by **owen** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:58 pm

normally integrated appliance doors fit using special concealed hinges, which you need to drill the door for exactly as UHM describes above.

what you need to be careful of is that the holes need to be in the right place, as there is not usually much adjustment on the hinges.

your washing machine should have come with a template or instructions showing exactly where the hinge holes need to be drilled.

Hampstead · Post by **Hampstead** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:15 pm

Ah ha - that looks like what I need. Will they fit in a router?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:01 pm

Hampstead wrote:Ah ha - that looks like what I need. Will they fit in a router?

I think they will fit in a router, if I remember rightly the shaft on both size cutters is the same size.

Hampstead · Post by **Hampstead** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:25 pm

wish me luck - I'm a terrible DIYer, but I can't get anybody to come out and do the job!

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:07 pm

Use a cordless drill and blip the trigger. Punch a centre point which will help you align the cutter correctly. You will have more control with the cutter in a cordless and less chance of going through the door.

DWD

carhartt kid · Post by **carhartt kid** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:52 pm

The pro's use a forstner bit. Available from screwfick's for about £5-10??? I use the budget set and resharpen them when needs be. Just measure up and mark a centre point with a bradawl. Then whack the right size one of these in a battery drill and cut away. Stop before you go to deep and drop the hinge in a few times to check it sits flush!!!

http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsess ... h=forstner

dirtydeeds · Post by **dirtydeeds** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:54 pm

try fitting the ...........................................

im looking for an pc acceptble word here

try fitting the bstads when its a repair and there aint no instructions

the customer has called you in because he, his wife, the "boy" the entire family, his mates and "three tradesman" have all had a go at it

then he tells you.................. its only a small door

finding a pc word for that guy.......................

it isnt possible