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Strap Hinge
This strip may be narrow, but the weight it bears can be substantial
Houzz
January 1, 2000
Strap hinges are elongated hinges that connect doors and gates to the jambs or posts that they swing on. They screw into the face of the door, assisting with the load.
Strap hinges are used for heavy or oversize objects.
Decorative "dummy" straps can be used where the look of a strap hinge is desired.
The shiny strap hinges on these cabinets are similar to vintage icebox hinges before refrigeration became popular.
Strap hinges can be decorative and structural at the same time.
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What cabinet styles lend themselves best to strap hinges? From the pics above it looks like the doors can be inset or partial overlay - and I assume full-overlay would not work as the hinges are hidden(?) - but are there any styles that would NOT work with this type of hinge?