102. Hinge Butts and Hinges.—For cabinetwork, small, light hinge butts are used. These may be obtained in either bronze or steel, with or without ball tips, and in various sizes. The steel butts of this type are more commonly used, as they can be procured in all finishes, but for high-grade work, bronze metal is always employed. The usual type of cabinet hinge butt is illustrated in [Fig. 142].
Fig. 142
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A surface hinge is sometimes used in place of a butt, in order to eliminate the fitting to the woodwork that is necessary where butts are used.
103. Cupboard Latches.—A convenient fastening for cupboard doors, consisting of a pivoted latch actuated by a projecting knob, is shown in [Fig. 143]. This type of latch is furnished with two forms of strikes, one for application on the edge and the other for application on the surface of the jamb or door.
This figure shows a stock sample of this type of latch, but the student should carefully note that whenever possible such garish or gaudy ornament should always be avoided in all classes of hardware. Good taste is always better satisfied with simple and direct treatment as shown in [Fig. 144]; but where ornate styles are adopted, the character of the ornament should be artistically expressed as exemplified in Figs. [128], [134], [153], [155], [157], etc.
Fig. 144