Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I am building a shelving system for a client in her garage. The door are melamine (particle board core) and are obviously heavy. The doors will be roughly 40-45 inches tall and 2 feet wide. So not a lot of weight far out of the hinges causing leverage. 2 or 3 hinges? Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 You caught me at work on Sat:-) My music library doors are more than 15 years old, 6'2" by 2'2" with three hinges. Door reveals are clean, bottoms and tops still align. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I assume your vote it 3? Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Yes, at the cost per hinge, it would need to be a lot of hinges to make me stray from what is clearly proven. Garage cabinets will see greater environmental shifts than my cushy day job:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Advice well taken! 3 it is! Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Ps what is the trick to cutting Melamine? Specific blade for laminate? Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Honestly, I used an Irwin Marathon and blue taped the cut lines recently. I also cut from the bottom side. Sharp and slow helps with the laminate, PB is self limiting with regard to tear out. The trick is dealing with the cuts. Will you glue laminate to the door edges? These doors were commercially made and have a rubber bumper pressed into a mortice cut all the way around the edge of the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 No she doesn't want to pay to cover edges. Just for a garage shelf. Will be raw edges. Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think something needs to be there. If you tape your cuts, I would at least consider a rattle can shot of a clear coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Agree with C, in a garage environment leaving those edges open will have you replacing them at some point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Definitly 3 hinges! Carefully pilot and screw every hole in the baseplates for the hinges. If the case is 3/4 melamine use 5/8 screws. Sealing the edges is a good idea. I would use some fine sandpaper(220) to lightly break all the sharp corners before I sealed them. Melamine can cut you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 What do you suggest to seal edges? Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I am going to try to talk her into iron on edge banding for the doors. And leave the case just for visual appeal when all the doors are closed. Typing on cell phone. I apologize for any typing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Even a quick wipe of Watco natural would be better than nothing. Wiping varnish, rattle can finish of any sort, water bourne finish whatever you have handy or are familiar with. The edgeband is a good idea, still give it a quick sand to smooth out the edges and corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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