Deltana solid brass cabinet hinges come in an array of fine finishes with ball tip finials as standard, so this hinge provides a finished, traditional look that suits exposed semi-concealed cabinet applications where appearance matters alongside function. The hinge size of 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 defines how it fits smaller cabinet doors, helping installers match proportions to face frames and door thicknesses on fine cabinetry. As a semi-concealed hinge in the Full Mortise Hinges category, it sits mostly recessed into the cabinet and door edges, leaving a clean presentation while still showing its decorative ball tips. The polished chrome finish identified in the product name gives a bright, reflective surface that aligns with chrome pulls and knobs in coordinated kitchen or bath layouts. The product class of Semi-Concealed Hinges signals that only selected portions remain visible, supporting projects that demand both neat alignment and controlled exposure of hardware.
The mounting type listed as Full Mortise means both leaves of the hinge seat into cut pockets in the cabinet frame and door edge, allowing the knuckle to sit proud while the leaves sit level with the wood surface for a clean line. The hinge size of 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 helps determine mortise length and width on jigs, so routing setups can be dialed in before repeating across multiple doors in a run. With square corners noted in the product data, routing patterns can stay square as well, reducing layout time on each opening when working with standard mortise templates. The .093 inch thickness defines mortise depth; setting a router or mortising bit to that depth helps keep the door flush to the frame, reducing the need for later planing. The wood screw detail of #7 x 3/4 inch ties directly to pilot hole sizing, which supports firm seating of the hinge leaf against the mortised surface.
The category listing as Hinges and Semi-Concealed Face-Frame Hinges places this hinge in typical cabinet work where the frame remains visible and only parts of the hardware show. The hinge size of 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 lines up with smaller cabinet doors, such as upper wall cabinets or narrow base doors, where compact hardware is preferred. Being a Full Mortise hinge, it suits doors and frames that can be routed or mortised, supporting custom and shop-built cabinetry that uses traditional hinge pockets. The product name Deltana Free Swinging Full Mortise Hinges signifies that the hinge swings freely through its arc, serving standard cabinet door movement without spring resistance. The polished chrome reference in the name ties it to projects that specify chrome fittings, coordinating visually with matching decorative hardware across a room.
The hinge thickness of .093 inch provides a repeatable depth reference, so once mortising equipment is set, multiple doors and frames can be processed with consistent alignment, reducing adjustment passes. Six holes in the hinge leaf give several fastening points, which distributes forces into the wood and supports long-term hinge seating as doors are cycled in everyday cabinet use. The wood screw specification of #7 x 3/4 inch links directly to screw selection, helping installers stay within a length that seats in typical cabinet panels while concentrating holding power where the hinge leaf bears on the mortise. Solid brass construction, established in the description of Deltana solid brass cabinet hinges, means the hinge body is brass, which supports a smooth knuckle action when properly mounted. Ball tip finials noted as standard add defined end points to the hinge knuckle, which can be aligned visually across a bank of doors, aiding in straight sight lines on finished cabinetry.
The hinge is listed under Hinges and Semi-Concealed Face-Frame Hinges with a full mortise mounting type, so it suits routed cabinet doors and face frames where a mostly recessed hinge is desired.
The 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 size defines mortise length and width on the door and frame, guiding layout and jig selection so the hinge footprint matches the prepared pockets.
Square corners match straight-routed mortises, so installers can use square templates and bits and seat the hinge without rounding or trimming corners by hand.
The .093 inch thickness sets mortise depth, allowing tools to be set once so door and frame surfaces align flush when the hinge leaf is installed.
The #7 x 3/4 inch wood screws determine pilot hole diameter and depth, helping the hinge seat firmly while maintaining holding power in standard cabinet materials.
Ball tip finials, specified as standard, cap each end of the hinge knuckle, giving a finished decorative point that can be lined up across multiple cabinet doors.
The Deltana Free Swinging Full Mortise Hinges, Screw-on Polished Chrome - CHA2517U26 combines solid brass construction, a 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 footprint, and .093 inch thickness to support precise mortised cabinet installations. The full mortise mounting style and square corners work with routed pockets, while six screw holes and specified #7 x 3/4 inch wood screws distribute load into doors and frames. The polished chrome finish and ball tip finials give a finished appearance suited to visible semi-concealed applications. For cabinet projects that call for a solid brass, polished chrome, semi-concealed hinge in this size range, this Deltana model aligns well with detailed mortise work and consistent visual lines.