Tool with cutting edges that is hammered in to stamp a guide for cutting hinge mortises.
Hinge, butt
Pivoting fastened with two rectangular leaves with screw holes joined by a pin or rod, to alternating barrel sections.
Hinge, butterfly
Cabinet door hinge, often in brass, that resembles the wings of a butterfly and are used on flush doors. A variation does exist to be used on lipped doors.
Hinge, concealed
Pivoting fastener, which is invisible when the door it supports, is closed.
Hinge, double acting
Hinge that has two leaves and knuckles and, because it is able to turn both ways and fold flat for storage, it is often used on shutters and screens.
Hinge, euro
This heavy hook-like hinge is easily installed with a special bit and jig.
Hinge, pivot
Designed to be used with overlay or flush doors and to be completely hidden when installed, this cabinet door hinge has bent over leaves pinned together at the top.
Hinge, self-closing
Useful on all cabinet doors, it has two straight rectangular leaves with a nylon insert and comes in various platings.
Hinge, soss
Used on flush cabinet doors that are at least 4" thick, this strong hinge that is completely hidden when closed is usually brass-plated and available in five or six sizes.
Hip
The angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.
