Product Guide
Hinge Boring Options
See our full list of hinge boring options.
Hinge Boring Options (Hinge Holes)
Our standard hole placement for hinge holes is 3" from the top and bottom edge of the cabinet door.
The table below outlines our standard hinge hole placements based on cabinet door height.
Door Height | # of holes | Hole Placement - MDF | Hole Placement - Wood |
Less than 9" | 0 | N/A | N/A |
9" to 39" | 2 | 3" from top and bottom edge | 3" from top and bottom edge |
39-1/6" to 60" | 3 | 3" from top and bottom edge with 1 hole centered | 3" from top and bottom edge with 1 hole centered |
60-1/16" to 80" | 4 | 3" from top and bottom edge with holes evenly spaced | 3" from top and bottom edge with 2 holes 22" from each end |
Greater than 80" | 5 | 3" from top and bottom edge with holes evenly spaced | 3" from top and bottom edge with 2 holes at 22" from each end and 1 hole centered |
Eagle Woodworking offers the following standard hinge boring options:
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A-03 cup only 3mm tab distance (1/8") |
A-05 cup only 5mm tab distance (3/16") |
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B-03 cup & dowell 3mm tab distance (1/8") |
B-05 cup & dowell 5mm tab distance (3/16") |
Ordering Online is Easy
You can order custom drawers and doors directly through our online form. Simply put in your information, add any necessary details — like a job number —, select your delivery option, and then choose specifics like wood species and thickness. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is.