If you are like most people, you have probably never even heard of concealed hinges, let alone devoted any amount of thought to them. This is why they are the best tool you never knew you used: they are essential components for many of the products taken for granted by modern society, but they go largely unappreciated. They are not appreciated by design, however. Concealed hinges are not meant to be seen - they earned their name because when the cabinet or compartment door is closed, the entire pivot point is hidden.

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Where can I find these concealed hinges?

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Concealed hinges are found in places where space is at a premium. Consider an airplane, a boat, or even your car: in each of these locations, people are trying to get the maximum use out of a limited amount of space, and enable people to get more use from their space because:

- Less restriction of the door movement. Most concealed hinges allow the door to swing 180 degrees only, and some will open even less - just 90 degrees. This keeps the door of the cabinet from interfering with the path of another cabinet door, even if the cabinets are right next to each other.
- The doors can open vertically or horizontally without complex installation. This means that the overhead compartment on the airplane can be opened without hitting both of the passengers in aisle seats in the head!
- They lend themselves to closing automatically. In fact, many are designed so that the compartments door moves back into the closed position automatically; minimizing the likelihood that turbulence will lead to all of the contents falling out of a given cabinet.
- They are easily adjusted after installation. Anyone who has been in a car accident knows that it is impossible to repair something back to its original condition, so cars, airplanes, trains and boats need cabinets with a little more flexibility.

Concealed hinges, also called European hinges, are also found in residential settings on frameless cabinets. Whether or not you think this type of axis is attractive or ideal, it is nearly impossible not to appreciate the many important purposes these pivot points serve. Next time you open the gas tank to fill up your car or go through turbulence on an airplane without being hit in the head with someone's laptop case, remember that these little axles were part of the innovation that made this possible.

Concealed Hinges: The Best Tool You Never Knew You Used

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Black Friday Makita LXT702 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-Piece Combo Kit 2011 Deals

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Black Friday Makita LXT702 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-Piece Combo Kit Feature

7 lithium-ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, sawing, grinding, and more
Ideal for pro contractor trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and remodeling
30-minute rapid optimum charger communicates with battery's built-in chip during the charging process
LXT lithium-ion battery, Energy Star 30-minute rapid optimum charger producs 430-percent total lifetime work, 2.5X more cycles
3-year warranty on tools, 1-year warranty on batteries and charger

Black Friday Makita LXT702 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-Piece Combo Kit Overview

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Seven-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who demands a wide range of Best in Class cordless solutions. The LXT702 delivers Seven Lithium-Ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition, and more. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger.

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LXT702
18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Seven-Piece Combo Kit Includes:
	1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill Model BHP452Z See details
	Impact Driver Model BTD141Z See details
	Reciprocating Saw Model BJR182Z See details
	6-1/2" Circular Saw Model BSS611Z See details
	4-1/2" Cut-Off / Angle Grinder Model BGA452Z See details
	Flashlight Model BML185 See details
	Job Site Radio Model BMR100W See details
	Two 18V LXT batteries Rapid optimum charger Contractor bag

A Wide Range of Best in Class Cordless Solutions
Makita's LXT702 includes a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill with 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque (BHP452Z), a powerful impact driver that weighs only 3.4 pounds (BTD141Z), a 6-1/2-inch circular saw that will cut 2X material at 45 degrees (BSS611Z), a recipro saw with 2,900 SPM (BJR182Z), and a 4-1/2-inch angle grinder with 10,000 RPM (BGA452Z). Accessories include a rechargeable flashlight with Xenon bulb (BML185), and an FM/AM Job Site Radio with iPod/mp3 player compatibility (BMR100W). The LXT702 also includes two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries and a Rapid Optimum Charger for increased battery and charging power -- and less downtime on the job site.

Built for a Variety of Applications
The LXT702 delivers a wide range of cordless solutions for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition, and more. It's ideal for pro trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, concrete, and any pro contractor who requires a Best in Class engineered cordless combo kit. The LXT702 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.

Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles -- 2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and sixteen firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V Compact Lithium-Ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V Compact Lithium-Ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita LXT70two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Seven-Piece Combo Kit includes: 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, Impact Driver, Reciprocating Saw, 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, Flashlight, Job Site Radio, two LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, contractor bag with wheels and telescoping handle.

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