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So I tried to DIY a flour storage system and it's a mess lmao
I saw this idea online for a pull-out flour bin in my pantry. Got all the parts, started installing, and now flour is everywhere because I misaligned the hinges. My cat thinks it's a new playground, and I have to bake cookies covered in white dust. Lesson learned: measure twice, cut once, or just buy a container.
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karen_roberts42mo ago
That saying is more about woodworking than installing hardware. Your problem was hinge alignment, not cutting anything wrong. Next time dry-fit everything and check the doors swing clear before you lock the screws down.
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ward.jamie2mo agoMost Upvoted
Why does everyone always say measure twice when half the time it's not even about the cuts? Karen_roberts4 nailed it with the hinge alignment thing. That's where most people mess up. You can cut a piece perfect, but if the hinges are even a little off, the whole door sits wrong. I've seen cabinet doors that looked fine until you tried to close them, or a fence gate that rubbed the post every single time. Always test the swing before you make anything permanent.
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