Deltana solid brass cabinet hinges are free swinging full mortise hinges that support smooth door movement, which helps cabinets open and close consistently on every cycle. These semi-concealed hinges sit in a mortised pocket, so the leafs align flush with the cabinet material for a clean look and controlled reveal. The CH2517U15A model measures 2 inches by 1.7 inches, so it suits cabinet doors sized for this footprint when laying out hinge locations. An antique nickel finish on the solid brass construction provides a muted metallic appearance, which helps match other antique nickel cabinet hardware in the same project. Ball tip finials are standard on these hinges, giving the hinge ends a finished shape that completes traditional or decorative cabinet designs without extra layout steps.
This full mortise hinge design mounts with both leaves recessed into the door and cabinet, so proper mortise depth keeps the .093 inch thick leaves sitting flush and reduces binding. The square corners call for straight-edged mortises, which align well with standard straight router bits and corner-chisel work when cutting pockets. With a 2 inch by 1.7 inch footprint, hinge placement directly influences door swing clearance and overlay decisions on cabinet frames. The specified #7 x 3/4 inch wood screw sizing sets the fastener length inside typical cabinet materials, which supports solid thread bite while limiting the risk of screw tips approaching the opposite face of the workpiece.
The CH2517U15A hinge is a semi-concealed full mortise hinge for cabinet applications, so it fits projects where a traditional hinge profile with visible knuckle and ball tips is desired on face frames or cabinet cases. Its 2 inch by 1.7 inch size works for small to medium cabinet doors laid out for this specific hinge footprint, which helps maintain proportion between door height and hinge spacing. Solid brass as the base material supports precise machining at .093 inch thickness, which helps the leaves seat flat in the mortise and promotes even contact along the joint. The antique nickel finish gives the hinge a subdued metallic tone, which aligns visually with other antique nickel hardware across doors and drawers in the same installation.
The free swinging operation means the hinge pivots without built-in damping, which lets the door respond directly to the chosen catch, latch, or external soft-close hardware during daily use. A full mortise layout places both leaves into recessed pockets, which keeps the hinge barrel positioned correctly on the door edge and helps maintain consistent reveals between the door and frame. Square-corner leaves define clear mortise boundaries, which support accurate layout lines and help reduce over-cutting at corners during routing. The .093 inch thickness provides a known material dimension, which simplifies mortise depth setting and helps avoid proud or sunken leaves that could cause racking or unwanted friction. Standard ball tip finials finish the hinge ends, which stabilizes the visual line of the hinge barrels across multiple doors in a bank of cabinets.
The CH2517U15A is a Deltana solid brass cabinet hinge with a free swinging full mortise design, which suits cabinet doors that use recessed hinges for a semi-concealed appearance.
The CH2517U15A hinge measures 2 inches by 1.7 inches, which defines the hinge footprint on the door and frame and helps with hinge spacing and door sizing.
The hinge thickness of .093 inch sets the mortise depth, which guides cutting so the leaves sit flush and the door swings without binding at the joint.
This Deltana cabinet hinge uses a full mortise mounting style with square corners, which requires recessed pockets in both the door and cabinet for proper seating.
The CH2517U15A hinge is specified for #7 x 3/4 inch wood screws, which establishes the fastener size for drilling pilots and driving into typical cabinet materials.
This Deltana hinge has an antique nickel finish with ball tip finials as standard, which provides a classic look that coordinates with antique nickel cabinet hardware.
The CH2517U15A Deltana full mortise hinge combines a 2 inch by 1.7 inch footprint, .093 inch thick solid brass leaves, and an antique nickel finish, so it aligns cabinet door sizing, mortise depth, and appearance in one part. Free swinging action and ball tip finials support traditional cabinet layouts where visible hinge barrels are part of the design. For projects matching antique nickel hardware and using full mortise, square-corner pockets, this hinge provides a consistent specification that can be repeated across multiple cabinet openings.