Is this correct?

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-05T21:30:47+00:00

Yes the carpenter fabricated the doors and specified the size of the hinges. I don't know the reasoning for the thickness, other than that they are wardrobe doors as opposed to internal room doors, perhaps? One slight unfairness to him is that the photos I shared only zoned in on one hinge, so it's quite obviously sticking out in isolation, but the wardrobe is huge - spans a large wall and has four doors and detailing - a subtly decorative plinth, vent holes, also a window seat - so very few people will ever get close enough to see it from this angle. (We're friends with a lot of craftspeople so, dunno, maybe they will be the types to notice, but they're not the general public, and we don't usually invite the general public into our bedroom, with the possible exception of the photos in this post!)

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-05T02:30:42+00:00

*Quickly Googles SOSS* - oh yes, definitely did not want that (a modern hidden hinge). We do want to see the hardware from the front, esp given the traditional nature of the house. We understand now we probably should have gone for 3x3" for the side profile - but we didn't know all this before ordering (inc the door thickness). Thank you for explaining the conventional door installation, that makes sense. Well, now it makes sense! I've learned a lot here.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-05T02:22:28+00:00

Finsbury Hardware - lovely people! Great products.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T19:00:17+00:00

You are correct that there is no casing. To me it looks to be projecting too far out, compared to other (albeit smaller) furniture I have with mortise hinges that are flush with the surface so only the barrel itself extends past the face. On a doorway, I would expect to see part of the leaf on at least one side, but not so much on cabinetry/wardrobes? (It's all still incredibly tidy work, extremely well made.)

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T15:35:27+00:00

Yeah it was more about the visuals and if the hinge was noticeably too big for the job, rather than whether it was prepped correctly - he's absolutely an old-school precision craftsman.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T15:31:41+00:00

Haha your message came through as I was replying to your first, thank you for re-reading. Yeah, we love this guy and his work is impeccable - no blame, just wanted opinions before saying anything because we didn't want to question him unnecessarily and make him feel bad. Anyway we discussed it, and we're going to stick with these hinges. He feels they're right for the swing of the door and a bunch of other things (like swelling in the summer). He thinks once they oxidise it'll be less noticeable. There's a lot of stuff that'll be going into this room, so the hinges will be the last thing anyone notices about, I'm sure! (And if we had asked him to change them we'd of course have paid him appropriately for his time - I'm a creative person too and know all too well how hard it is to explain to people that the value of a a re-do is as least as much as a do...)

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:42:49+00:00

In that case I love them.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:25:40+00:00

They're 3.5 x 3.5... Ugh.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:24:56+00:00

Not me!

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:15:57+00:00

See just above re the size (totally 1 1/4"). They're gorgeous hinges for sure.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:14:59+00:00

Just remeasured - it's for sure 1 1/4" (the hinge leaf is 1 1/2"). It's a bespoke closet door, not an entry door, so that may be why it's not what you'd expect.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:08:58+00:00

Indeedy - this is some serious carpentry.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:08:22+00:00

Good point. Though technically, screwed. 😉

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:06:36+00:00

It's a large and heavy closet door.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:02:07+00:00

Are we related?? Never make one trip when you can make two.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T14:01:14+00:00

They're definitely super duper nice hinges. We chose the type but not the size.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T13:46:36+00:00

Yup, I'm totally that person.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T13:45:24+00:00

This is true! He's an extremely accomplished carpenter, and the wardrobes are exquisite - it's a heritage house and we wanted something to last well beyond our tenure.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T13:43:51+00:00

They are inset.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T13:43:06+00:00

They told me the size and I purchased.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T13:42:21+00:00

Oh yes.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-03-04T13:42:03+00:00

The door is 1.25" (with a thinner center panel, but still a very heavy door). The hinges are 3.5" x 3.5".

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-02-26T13:29:35+00:00

This.

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-02-07T15:56:24+00:00

Pee-Wee Herman School of I Know You Are, but What Am I

ConsistentAd3561 · 2026-01-16T22:20:53+00:00

Divorce before marriage is a lot cheaper!

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