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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Hidden-Pivot Bookcase Door 
Reprinted with permission from Gary Katz Online, a comprehensive educational community devoted to trim carpentry, finish carpentry, and architectural millwork, and hosted by nationally recognized author and finish carpentry specialist Gary M. Katz. I drew this detail of a hidden bookcase door swung on a Rixson pivot hinge. It works easily. I was asked to show how the trim would work/look for a fluted-casing/rossette detail. I forgot to include the plinth blocks, but they'd be split, too. I was also asked how a swing-in book case might work, and whether an offset Rixson hinge would work. Those drawings are included at the bottom of the page.  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image The hardware in the example above is a Rixson Center Hung Pivot. A Center Hung Pivot is the only type of pivot hinge which isn't visible. There are several grades of Center Pivots. I've used the Model #370 frequently for doors of many sizes. It's rated up to 500 lbs. But for a heavy bookcase, the H117-3/4 will support up to 1,000 lbs. Dorma also has a line of pivot hinges. Often they're less expensive than Rixson hinges. I've used several Dorma pivots, including the CP440 (440 lbs) and the CP 660 (660 lbs). Swing In Bookcase on Center Hung Pivot  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image Swing-in Bookcase on Offset Pivot Hinge  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image  Click here for full size image Reprinted with permission from Gary Katz Online, a comprehensive educational community devoted to trim carpentry, finish carpentry, and architectural millwork, and hosted by nationally recognized author and finish carpentry specialist Gary M. Katz. Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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