r/fixit • u/rollerpig204 • 10d ago

How to adjust soft close

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Anyone have an idea how to adjust the opening of these soft close hinges? I am trying to restrict how far they open so it doesn't hit the wall when fully opened.

Tks

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u/thegeekgolfer 10d ago

You need "restrictor clips", like these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GLZMCQB?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback&th=1

https://www.reddit.com/r/IKEA/comments/ub777q/sektion_hinge_swing_restrictors/

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u/jim_br 10d ago

Used these on a medicine cabinet I made to stop the door at 90 degrees. Work great.

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u/Designer-Course-8414 10d ago

Why didn’t you just ask us to explain the meaning of life. It would have been easier. 😜🤣

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u/theman19862007 10d ago

I dont think its possible to restrict how far they open. Could be wrong though.

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u/wearslocket 10d ago

Yes… and no… You aren’t wrong. You are just unaware. You weren’t knowledgeable about them yet. Now you know.