I’m building some face frame cabinets and plan on using Euro hinges for the first time. My options therefore, are to use a specific face frame hinge or use a standard euro hinge with face frame mounting plate (ex: Blum Compact 33 vs Blum CLIP hinge w/ ff mounting plate). Does anyone have a preference one way or the other?
Pros and Cons seem to be:
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         <b>Compact 33</b>
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         <b>CLIP</b>
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         Opening angle
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         110°
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         107°-170°
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         Price
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         both about the same
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         Adjustment
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         2 way (fixed depth)
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         3 way
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         <b>Depending on overlay:</b>
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         CLIP 120°
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         Door protrusion
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         0 – 1/2”                             
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         7/16”- 13/16”
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         Hinge protrusion
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         3/16” – 1 1/8”                      
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         13/16” – 1 5/32”
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The only other disadvantage I can see for the Compact 33 is the built in 3/16” gap between door and face frame. Other than protrusion into the cabinet opening, are there any other practical considerations?