[Photo] Experts, how do you fix broken Kitchen unit door hinge like this?

wealdroam

PaulSimons wrote: »

Can you share an example of Nut Type D that would work?

A link of something for both from screwfix or something would be good so I know what to get.

Insert Nuts Type D M6 x 13mm

PaulSimons wrote: »

What would be a suitable bolt?

Any M6 bolt of suitable length.
Maybe these - Socket Button Screws A2 Stainless Steel M6 x 16mm

getmore4less

Thanks,

That's the nut I used (mirror doors on wardrobes they are going nowhere now)

I used this screw(the other will be fine)
http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-countersunk-screws-a2-stainless-steel-m6-x-16mm-50-pack/96477


measure the thickness I put the 13mm into 16mm carcass so had to be a little careful drilling out.

looking at the hinge a 13mm nut and 16mm bolt should work

Do not oversize the pilot holes, you can just end up with a bigger stripped hole.

I think I uses something around 7mm might have been 7.5mm
I think the specs say 9mm which is too big for chipboard.

I did the first one by hand to get the feel for the hole size and force needed to get the nut in then used a driver starting on low torque setting till they were just going in flush, you want the hinge to lay flat against the surface.


Helps to have a large selection of drill bits to size up pilot till right.


I see these might fit and save a bit of money
http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-cap-screws-a2-stainless-steel-m6-x-12mm-50-pack/14373

you can also get type E nuts which don't have a head, I think the type D are easier to fit and keep the edge of the hole covered clamping the laminate edge.

LiveOnce

Thank you guys,

What if I want to replace the whole door completely? It has cracks in it thanks to previous jobs.

What do I need to measure?
Where can I get a door specifically of the measure I make above? Cheap while a decent quality would be good.

Can I leave the joints of the current door in place and get another door which uses the same joints? You can see the metal joint I have in the original post, I want to leave that as it is and just replace the door so I suppose I would need to ensure the door I get uses the same joints?

Again, sorry for asking basic questions I am trying to understand how to do this myself and am new to it.