renoseeker 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 1)can someone explain what does porkypig mean ?? thanks 2)and if my old bought wardrobe, those normal hinges i wanna change to BLUM, can or not ??I am not porkypig but I hope this helps....1) There are two hinges for a door. Look at the picture below. The soft close mechanism is in the centre, I believe. So, you need 2 hinges and 1 mechanism to make the whole unit. Then, count how many whole units you need, and the ratio of hinges to mechanism is 2:12) Like what Obama says: Yes, You Can!Got money anything also can. If I am wrong, feel free to correct me...I humbly accept Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defelio 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 I am not porkypig but I hope this helps....1) There are two hinges for a door. Look at the picture below. The soft close mechanism is in the centre, I believe. So, you need 2 hinges and 1 mechanism to make the whole unit. Then, count how many whole units you need, and the ratio of hinges to mechanism is 2:12) Like what Obama says: Yes, You Can!Got money anything also can. If I am wrong, feel free to correct me...I humbly acceptHi hi, correct me I'm wrong, this is a hinge use mainly for room doors.I'm not sure if the cut out hole in the door where the hinge sits in is universal but most of them are likely to fit.Ratio of soft closing to hinge may depends. on how big and heavy the door is, 1:2, 1:3, 2:3.Ikea has adjustable soft closing which also have softclosing system which works individually without having to change your hinge.Blum blue motion hinge for door are comparable to others which also have about 3 type of angles. The other type of advance system are expensive and you can purchase directly from them @ Ubi near the driving centre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keltan8 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 I am not porkypig but I hope this helps....1) There are two hinges for a door. Look at the picture below. The soft close mechanism is in the centre, I believe. So, you need 2 hinges and 1 mechanism to make the whole unit. Then, count how many whole units you need, and the ratio of hinges to mechanism is 2:12) Like what Obama says: Yes, You Can!Got money anything also can. If I am wrong, feel free to correct me...I humbly acceptoh oh , so sorry , now then i look carefully that people are asking for DOOR , ( i tot is those wardrobe door or kitchen cabinet door )very sorry ...but why use this type of door hinges still can put BLUM soft closing meh ? any picture to view ?xie xie again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renoseeker 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Yeah. The picture of the hinge I put above is a room door hinge. I just use that as an illustration. The concept is the same. Two hinge, left and right, and a soft close mechanism in the middle.Ratio differs, as Defelio says. Got to see the door to know actually. 2:1 is just what porkypig uses to explain, so I use 2:1 also. Edited October 27, 2011 by renoseeker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renoseeker 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 This is the actual mechanism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neubie 2 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 there are other types that has its gas-filled or oil-filled dampers integrated inside the hinge assembly, far slimmer than Blum. and cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keltan8 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 there are other types that has its gas-filled or oil-filled dampers integrated inside the hinge assembly, far slimmer than Blum. and cheaper.yes neubie, u r rite ... i saw another brand "REVO" ... looked same as "BLUM" but so far i dont know what are their price ... cos i only concern quotation of reno , looked at sample but forgot to ask for all these pricing ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtac 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 Blum also has the Clip top Blumotion dampaning which is slimmer then the one pictured above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaylinpickles 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 whats the difference between blum & ABS? do they basically manufacture the same stuff like hinges, drawer baskets etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ion 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Hi, may I know if Blum is a brand name or a type of hinge. My ID bought the same type of hinge from Excel. I am wondering if it is also called a Blum hinge or he bought a cheaper brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confidential 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 I heard my colleague installed Blum onto his cupboards at home and cost him around $2000+. I also emailed them and they recommend that we go to their autherised carpenters to do the installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshdes 1 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Hi, may I know if Blum is a brand name or a type of hinge. My ID bought the same type of hinge from Excel. I am wondering if it is also called a Blum hinge or he bought a cheaper brand.Excel is [alot] cheaper. Blum is the name of a brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshdes 1 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 whats the difference between blum & ABS? do they basically manufacture the same stuff like hinges, drawer baskets etc?I thot ABS refers to the trimmings of the door aka ABS trimmings? I don't think ABS is a brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confidential 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Actually we can just go to their website and have a look. http://www.blum.com/sg/en/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ion 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Excel is [alot] cheaper. Blum is the name of a brand.Thanks joshdes. Any idea roughly how many percent cheaper ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
