Help with Bullet Hinges

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I'm making some outdoor cabinets and using 3" weld on bullet hinges. On the first one my right door opens perfect, my left door was binding real bad. I cut off the bottom 2 hinges and it eased up but no matter how I tack them back it binds again. I could use some advice on how to get these hinges on correctly. Is it a matter of them not close enough in the same plane? I'm have a hard time trying to figure it out.....Thanks

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Reply:Looks like you might be binding on the doors... add a little more space between them?Sent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkI haven't built anything I can't throw away.  Perfection is the journey.    Mac
Reply:Shoot a laser level on frame and door.  I had similar question/ issue on a security door a couple years ago.  Depending on the amount of binding it could be normal. Especially with no lube.Last week i client asked me to add a middle hinge to a high end custom entry door.  It moves enough to crash the opposite door as temp changes.  So, 3rd hinge seems like a common foe for metal workers.As stated, is it binding on the door or frame.
Reply:Use a hard straight edge laser to align the hinges on the frame or door. You can place a shim under the hinge for stand-off. I often just do the math for the placement of the opposite side hinges.  Linear alignment is most important.With barrel or bullet hinges, the middle hinge is security and stability not really weight bearing so install it last.