DIY Projects - Catches and Descriptions

Catches come in all shapes and sizes to suit a variety of different applications.

	Ball catch A spring loaded ball is held within a cylinder, when the door closes the ball locates in a striker plate.
	Magnetic catch A magnet in a housing is fastened to the cupboard and a metal striker plate is fastened to the door in line with the magnet.
	Roller catch A sprung roller is held within an assembly, when the door closes the roller locates over a raised lip on the striker plate.
	Sliding stay Used to support a drop down leaf, there is a track that is fastened to the cupboard and a supporting arm that fastens to the leaf. Used on display cabinets.
	Lift up stay Used to support a lift up cupboard in the open position, this allows two hands to be used to remove or replace items within the cupboard. Mainly found on wardrobe top boxes and kitchen top cupboards.

DIY Projects - Hinges and Descriptions

Hinges come in all shapes and sizes to suit a variety of different applications.

	Butt hinge Butt hinges are probably the most common hinge, they are mainly used for household doors.
	Rising butt hinge These are used to lift the door as it opens and will automatically close when let go. These are sometimes used on cubicle doors in public places.
	Lift off hinge Two part hinge, which can allow a cupboard door to be lifted off and removed.
	Piano hinge Acquired the name due to the extensive use for securing the lid of a piano. Used where any cupboard door or lid requires support along its entire length. The hinge can be cut to any length.
	Flush hinge A lightweight hinge similar to the butt hinge. Its advantage is that it fastens directly on to the surface, thus avoiding the need to cut a recess.
	Concealed hinge Used to fasten cupboard doors.