Hickory Hardware free swinging 3/8" inset face mount hinge describes a semi-concealed hinge designed for 3/8 inch inset cabinet doors, so the door edge overlaps the face frame consistently when mounted. This hinge is part of the semi-concealed hinges product class, meaning part of the hinge shows while the rest sits against the cabinet, which suits traditional face-frame cabinets where some visible hardware is expected. The hinge is a surface material steel design, so the leaf and body use steel to give the hinge a solid feel during door movement. The hinge is free swinging and non-self-closing, so the door moves smoothly without a spring pull, which helps when aligning pairs of doors or integrating separate catches. The finish is polished brass, so the visible portions present a bright brass look on the cabinet face.
The hinge length or diameter is given as 2-3/4 inches, so installers can judge how much vertical space the hinge occupies on the cabinet edge when stacked on tall doors. The width is listed as 2-1/8 inches, which helps with setting back-to-back clearances when multiple hinges sit near adjacent openings. The projection is 9/16 inch, so the hinge moves the door out from the mounting surface by just over half an inch during swing, which affects door-to-cabinet reveal and adjacent trim. The product is defined as a face mount hinge, so layout is done directly on the surface of the face frame without cup boring, which fits many retrofit cabinet situations.
This hinge is listed under hinges, semi-concealed face-frame hinges, and face mount hinges, so it aligns with framed cabinet constructions where the frame edge is visible and available for surface attachment. The 3/8 inch offset detail links the hinge to 3/8 inch inset cabinet doors, so it suits doors that sit partially over the frame while revealing part of the opening. Being a semi-concealed hinge, a portion of the hinge is visible on the face frame and door, so it works in applications where visible polished brass hardware is part of the design. The polished brass finish ties in with other polished brass components, so it can be used in coordinated hardware layouts throughout a kitchen, bath, or built-in unit.
The hinge is described as non-self-closing and free swinging, so the door relies on external catches or magnets to stay shut, which lets installers tune closing force using separate components rather than an internal spring. This free swing behavior makes door alignment adjustments straightforward, because the door will rest wherever it is placed during gap checks. The surface material steel construction gives the hinge leaves a sturdy feel as doors are moved through their arc, supporting consistent movement when several hinges share a single door. The 9/16 inch projection dimension shows how far the hinge moves the door off the mounting surface during swing, which matters when aligning doors near walls, tall stiles, or face-frame returns. The 2-3/4 inch length and 2-1/8 inch width values define the footprint on both frame and door, helping layout spacing between multiple hinges on tall doors to distribute load in a predictable way.
The P140-3 hinge is designed for 3/8 inch inset cabinet doors on face-frame cabinets, so the door overlays the frame edge by 3/8 inch while still revealing part of the opening.
The free swinging non-self-closing design lets the door move without spring tension, which is useful when using separate catches and during precise alignment work on double doors.
This hinge is a face mount hinge, so it fastens directly to the cabinet face frame surface, fitting framed cabinets that are not bored for concealed cup hinges.
This semi-concealed hinge uses steel as the surface material with a polished brass finish, so it combines a solid steel body with a bright brass look on visible areas.
The 3/8 inch offset detail ties directly to 3/8 inch inset door layouts, helping match the hinge to cabinet doors that already follow this overlay standard across an installation.
The 2-3/4 inch length and 2-1/8 inch width define the hinge footprint, helping position multiple hinges on tall doors and maintain clearances between adjacent cabinet openings.
The Hickory Hardware free swinging 3/8" inset face mount hinge P140-3 from Belwith Keeler combines 3/8 inch offset geometry, semi-concealed face mounting, and polished brass finish in a steel body, so it suits framed cabinets using 3/8 inch inset doors. For projects where face-frame mounting, free swinging door action, and bright brass appearance all matter, this hinge offers a clear, defined set of dimensions and characteristics that align with those requirements.