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How to Make Invisible Cabinet Hinges by Using Ball Bearings

Jory Brigham shares his clever furniture hack

By Rain Noe - January 3

in Furniture Design

Years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing furniture designer/builder Jory Brigham. I got to see one of his pieces in person, a buffet. Brigham revealed that for the cabinet doors, instead of using off-the-shelf hinges he'd come up with a system of using ball bearings, one up top and one below, to serve as hinge points. It was incredibly clever and, I assumed, a closely guarded secret.

To my surprise, Woodcraft has a video where Brigham shows you exactly how he did it, and how you can do it too, using minimal tools and a bit of precision:

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You can keep up with Brigham's latest work here.

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Jory Brigham

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Rain!!! It’s been forever! Hope all is well!

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Greg Howard

10 months ago

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Man, that guy is a genius. I really like his designs and ideas, I wonder if he is still teaching classes?

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  Thanks Greg!! Still doing courses out here in California. https://www.jorybrighamworkshop.com/
  
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