Page 4 - Installing Hardware

A torsion hinge is a combination hinge and lid support that provides constant support for the lid in any position just like on a laptop computer. This guide will help you select the perfect torsion hinge, including how to calculate based on the weight and depth of the lid.

The term "semi-concealed" is applied when some of the hinge shows on the outside of the cabinet, but a portion of it is hidden behind the door. This guide will help you choose the right semi-concealed hinge for your project.

What are the different types of hinges and parts of a hinge? This glossary includes all the important terms you need to know related to hinges and hinge installation. Understanding these terms will help you select the best hinge for your project.

How can you repair a set of inset cabinet doors that won't close correctly?

Hanging cabinet doors is a breeze with these durable and forgiving hinges.

Hanging cabinet doors is a breeze with European or cup-style hinges.

A question that often comes up when turning acrylic handles is how to install the threaded insert that is included in most Rocklerturning kits into an acrylic turning blank.

It's easy to make decorative glass! Making your own decorative art glass might seem like a big challenge, but it's actually an easy project that even novices can tackle."You don't have to be an artist.

You don't have to spend thousands to give your kitchen a new look. Below, we'll show you how you can give one of the most important rooms in your house a first-rate "makeover" at a fraction of the cost of a full scale remodeling project."The vast majority of today's homeowners can update their kitchens with a few simple procedures, such as adding some hinges and hardware, new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, or by refacing existing cabinetry and casework." - Rockler Product Manager Stacy Lemmer

Removing screws that have a stripped head can be frustrating. There are lots of reasons a screw head can strip, but one of the easiest ways to remove a screw that has a stripped head is to use a screw extractor bit. An extractor bit features two ends. One end looks a little like a short twist drill bit, and it is called the burnisher. The burnisher cuts away some of the stripped original driver profile, leaving a clean surface. The other end is the extractor, which features sharpened threads that are cut in the opposite direction of ordinary screw threads. The extractor end bites into the screw head and turns it when the drill is run in the reverse direction.

Learn how to install metal drawer slide hardware using the Rockler Universal Drawer Slide Jig. This woodworking jig is the ultimate aid for installing drawer slides of almost any type, including ball-bearing or epoxy-coated side-mount slides and even center-mount slides.