idh by St. Simons 83020-005 3" x 2" Solid Cabinet Hinges - Professional Grade Quality

Walter: Very nice quality hinge, i am not sure what happened to the other reviews for this product (there was a blank page where the reviews should have been, editing this post - now they are all back), I could swear that there were a whole bunch when I first looked at them. There are a number of complaints of screws snapping, if you drill proper pilot holes and maybe use a little wax for hard wood you should be fine. I didn't snap one, I am a professional cabinet maker/finish carpenter. In any case, very happy with the quality of these hinges, machined very well, very solid, will be buying more

United States on Oct 02, 2023

Scott Johnson: This is a real hinge. As far as I can tell, the knuckle is formed and then drilled out to accept the pin, rather than just being formed into a “tubular” shape that is oversized enough that the pin can fit into it. Drilling the knuckle is the best way to make a hinge, and the difference is huge! These are better than anything you can buy at your local hardware store. These are better than a lot of hinges I’ve bought from Rockler or Lee Valley. After installing them you will just open and close the door for fun because these hinges operate so smoothly. Totally worth the price.

United States on Jul 12, 2023

RolidnotRolidnot: Excellent quality, thick hinges, well machined, nice finish. The screw head finish matches the hinge.

I read many reviews and one of the biggest complaints I saw are that the screws can break. That is true, even the steel screws. The real issue is installer error, not product quality.

I purposely ordered steel hinges with steel screws because small brass screws can snap like twigs in hardwood unless you have absolutely perfect pilot holes.

If you insist on brass, drill pilot holes first and then use the same size steel screw to set the thread pitch and size and then carefully use the brass screws with a lubricant like soap or the product pictured.

I still managed to break a steel screw even when pre-drilling a pilot hole with a #3 vix bit and using a wood sliding compound on the screws. I changed to a #5 Vix bit and then used a regular drill bit to deepen the hole. I was working with 100+ year old walnut which was like rock.

The cabinet that I replaced the hinges on had cheesy, paper thin brass hinges. You can see the original cheap brass hinges next to the new nickel hinges in one photo. I was concerned the door would fall off due to age and the...

United States on Jul 10, 2023

Bestbuilder: The Hinges are heavy and well-made, they look great. But, the Phillips head screws are a non-starter. How can you add a nice hinge with cheap looking screws? It is like making fine furniture with pocket holes.

United States on Apr 06, 2023

Bob: These are beautiful hinges! Extremely well made. But whatever you do, do not, under any circumstance, use the screws that come in the box. For all I know, they're just made from chromed lard. Even after drilling a slightly undersized hole and waxing the first screw, the head broke off when the screw was only halfway in. And I wasn't even needing to use much torque. In fact, I didn't even know the head twisted almost entirely off at first because I was being so careful.

After about 20 minutes of delicate work with a couple of different pliers, I was able to get the screw out without marring my cabinet door. I then bought a pack of proper screws at the hardware store.

All that said, these are fantastic hinges and I would buy them again. And I have bought more. But there is no reason at all to keep the screws. I wouldn't use them for any job ever. Seriously, just throw them away so you don't accidentally try to use them for another job later.

United States on Feb 21, 2021