Clearly that s why the overlay hinges did not work.
How to install full overlay door hinges.
Mark the position for the hinge on the back face of the door.
Measure your overlay like this.
Many 1 2 inch overlay hinges have oval shaped holes on the plates that are used for hinge adjustment.
Press the hinge cups into the holes.
Do this for both hinges on the door.
Before ordering hinges make sure your doors are sized for 1 2 inch hinges.
Blow out the shavings and test fit the cup to make sure the hinge flanges touch the door surface.
Position a rafter square as shown to keep the hinge aligned.
Measure the width of your cabinet door and subtract the width of the cabinet opening.
My opening was 21 w my cabinets were 21 5 w so my overlay was.
Put the hinge on the hinge side of the cabinet door where you marked from the bottom and arrange it so it s in the position it needs to be installed in.
Use a pencil to mark around the hinge so you know where you need to bore your hole.
The door should measure 1 2 inch bigger than.
Place the hinge on the door and mark the distance from the edge.