I am building a set of cabinets, using Blum 170d, inset hinges. Purchased from Lee Valley - but can't see why that would matter.
When in the fully closed position, they close past 90 degrees (like
85). Even fully adjusting as far as allowed, they are still just shy of 90, but very noticeable. It also prevents use of the 5mm offset indicated by the instructions as the door frame is in full contact with the cabinet frame at that point. I didn't expect this, given they were Blum, but it is clearly how they are made. I'm wondering if there is something simple I am doing wrong.I have come up with two workarounds. First is to use door stops to prevent the door closing past 90. I hadn't planned on that but can modify the cabinet to install them. This also has the downside of the self close spring left to keep pulling, which I wonder may cause door warping over time - the spring is surprisingly strong.
2nd is to install washers as shims, which changes the relative position of the fixing screw and adjustment surfaces. This is the path I am currently on as it allows me to maintain a gap between the door and cabinet and keep at 90d when closed.Is there something I am missing here; e.g., yes, you're supposed to use a door stop with these hinges, although the instructions say nothing of it.
thanks