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Direct Supply Inc

Our passion for your success and projects hasn’t changed since 1989.

We started with a mission to provide value to the woodworking industry through unparalleled service and great products. Although much has changed since 1989, our mission remains to create valuable professional relationships and exceed expectations. With diverse industry experience, our team is passionate about building professional relationships, providing value, and solving problems. Direct Supply Inc. stocks and distributes national brands like A&M Hardware, Amana, ColorRite, Designs of Distinction by Brownwood Inc., Formwood, Fulterer, Hybond Adhesives by Choice Brands, Omega National, Salice, Silbond, Sugatsune, and more.  

We’re small enough to offer a personal and flexible approach when you want it and large enough to provide the value of a national distributor. We can’t wait to see what you create with our products and are grateful for the opportunity to supply them to you.

Direct Supply is proudly based in the Midwest and is a Certified Small Business and WBENC.

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Title: Don’t over-shim! A little goes a long way
Content Description: Ever struggled with uneven surfaces, tricky installations, or doors that just won’t sit right?  You're not alone.  Whether you’re a home builder or a woodworking pro, precision is key—but job site conditions aren’t always on your side.  That’s where Nelson Wood Shims comes in. These versatile, high-quality wood shims can make all the difference in achieving level, secure, and professional installs—without wasting time or materials.  In this post, we’ll break down how to use Nelson Wood Shims effectively, common mistakes to avoid, and why they should be a staple in every PRO’s toolbox. Quick On-Site Solutions for Common Problems 1. Nelson Wood Shims are Easy to Break Have you ever had a wood shim that you needed to make shorter, but wouldn’t it break off? Nelson Wood Shim is brittle enough for an easy snap but strong enough not to bend or sag when installed. 2. These Pine Shims are The Perfect Length  No more headaches from shims that are so long that you have to keep messing with them to get the perfect length, or making the installation process take long. Nelson Wood Shims are the perfect length. They are best for countertops and cabinets. Granite guys Love them!    3. Wood Shims with Thickness Consistency You Can Count On  Every shim is the same length and thickness. Don’t believe us? Get yourself a sample box now – click here. No more digging through to find two shims that are the same (or hope). No more layering shims to even the sides out. 🤕 4. No Knots or Holes in These Shims  Knowing you can rely on every wood shim to do its job is a lifesaver. Nelson Wood Shims have no knots and no holes; that's why these shims are strong and will last.  5. Packaging  Packaged in an easy-to-open cardboard box, our wood shims are easy to keep contained in the shop, on the job site, in a toolbox, or in the back of the truck. This packaging keeps shims contained and reduces waste and clean-up time.  🛒 Shop Nelson Wood Shims here!
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Quote: The Secret to Perfect Installs: How Nelson Wood Shims Can Save You Time & Effort on the Job

Don’t over-shim! A little goes a long way

Ever struggled with uneven surfaces, tricky installations, or doors that just won’t sit right? 

You're not alone. 

Whether you’re a home builder or a woodworking pro, precision is key—but job site conditions aren’t always on your side. 

That’s where Nelson Wood Shims comes in. These versatile, high-quality wood shims can make all the difference in achieving level, secure, and professional installs—without wasting time or materials. 

In this post, we’ll break down how to use Nelson Wood Shims effectively, common mistakes to avoid, and why they should be a staple in every PRO’s toolbox.

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Quick On-Site Solutions for Common Problems

1. Nelson Wood Shims are Easy to Break

Have you ever had a wood shim that you needed to make shorter, but wouldn’t it break off? Nelson Wood Shim is brittle enough for an easy snap but strong enough not to bend or sag when installed.

2. These Pine Shims are The Perfect Length 

No more headaches from shims that are so long that you have to keep messing with them to get the perfect length, or making the installation process take long. Nelson Wood Shims are the perfect length. They are best for countertops and cabinets. Granite guys Love them!  

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 3. Wood Shims with Thickness Consistency You Can Count On 

Every shim is the same length and thickness. Don’t believe us? Get yourself a sample box now – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No more digging through to find two shims that are the same (or hope). No more layering shims to even the sides out. 🤕

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4. No Knots or Holes in These Shims 

Knowing you can rely on every wood shim to do its job is a lifesaver. Nelson Wood Shims have no knots and no holes; that's why these shims are strong and will last. 

5. Packaging 

Packaged in an easy-to-open cardboard box, our wood shims are easy to keep contained in the shop, on the job site, in a toolbox, or in the back of the truck. This packaging keeps shims contained and reduces waste and clean-up time. 

🛒 Shop Nelson Wood Shims here!

The Secret to Perfect Installs: How Nelson Wood Shims Can Save You Time & Effort on the Job

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Title: Stainless Steel Hinge, but Make it Soft Close
Content Description:   Why Choose the 180SUS Hinge? Soft Close hardware has become a standard for many kitchen and bath projects and is growing in popularity for commercial applications. Traditionally, European-style hinges are either stainless steel or soft close, but the new 180SUS series from Sugatsune combines the durability of stainless steel with the function of soft close making it a perfect choice for outdoor kitchens and flex spaces. The 180SUS series hinge is also available in a self-close as well as the 180SUS-D46-19T soft close version discussed here.    This hinge isn't just a functional component—it's a game-changer for those seeking a soft closing higne for outdoor cabinetry or other areas that require Stainless Steel strength. Crafted from 304 stainless steel, the 180SUS hinge offers exceptional durability and resistance to environmental wear. Let’s explore its standout features: Benefits: Great for outdoor environments and boats!  Outdoor Kitchens Pool House Swim Team Locker Rooms Pool Storage hinges Boat House hardware Passed 480-hour salt spray test  Resin casing protects the damper from corrosive elements  Easy Install: Clip-on mounting system for easy attachment and release from baseplate  Successfully passed over 30,000 cycles in testing   3-way adjustability – overlay, depth, and vertical  Allows for a 105 Degree Door Opening  9/16” – ¾” (15 – 19mm) Overlay Door Thicknesses: 9/16” – 13/16” (15 – 20mm)  See Catalog Page for Bore Distance / Other Details Prior to Installation  Perfect for Your Next Project Sugatsune products are focused on details, quality, and ease of installation. The 180SUS hinge reflects their commitment to those values and sustainable innovation. From cabinetry to furniture, the 180SUS hinge delivers precision, aesthetics, and performance. Whether you're working on outdoor kitchens, yachts, or high-end commercial spaces, this hinge is ready to meet the needs of your toughest spaces.  Shop Now! 108SUS – Soft Close108SUS – Self Close108SUS – Mounting Plate  
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Quote: A Stainless-Steel Euro Hinge WITH Soft Close? Yes Please!
 

Stainless Steel Hinge, but Make it Soft Close

 

 

Why Choose the 180SUS Hinge?

Soft Close hardware has become a standard for many kitchen and bath projects and is growing in popularity for commercial applications. Traditionally, European-style hinges are either stainless steel or soft close, but the new 180SUS series from Sugatsune combines the durability of stainless steel with the function of soft close making it a perfect choice for outdoor kitchens and flex spaces. The 180SUS series hinge is also available in a self-close as well as the 180SUS-D46-19T soft close version discussed here.   

This hinge isn't just a functional component—it's a game-changer for those seeking a soft closing higne for outdoor cabinetry or other areas that require Stainless Steel strength. Crafted from 304 stainless steel, the 180SUS hinge offers exceptional durability and resistance to environmental wear. Let’s explore its standout features:

Benefits:

  • Great for outdoor environments and boats! 
    • Outdoor Kitchens
    • Pool House
    • Swim Team Locker Rooms
    • Pool Storage hinges
    • Boat House hardware
  • Passed 480-hour salt spray test 
  • Resin casing protects the damper from corrosive elements 
  • Easy Install: Clip-on mounting system for easy attachment and release from baseplate 
  • Successfully passed over 30,000 cycles in testing  
  • 3-way adjustability – overlay, depth, and vertical 
  • Allows for a 105 Degree Door Opening 
  • 9/16” – ¾” (15 – 19mm) Overlay
  • Door Thicknesses: 9/16” – 13/16” (15 – 20mm) 
  • See Catalog Page for Bore Distance / Other Details Prior to Installation 

Perfect for Your Next Project

Sugatsune products are focused on details, quality, and ease of installation. The 180SUS hinge reflects their commitment to those values and sustainable innovation. From cabinetry to furniture, the 180SUS hinge delivers precision, aesthetics, and performance. Whether you're working on outdoor kitchens, yachts, or high-end commercial spaces, this hinge is ready to meet the needs of your toughest spaces. 

Shop Now!

108SUS – Soft Close
108SUS – Self Close
108SUS – Mounting Plate

A Stainless-Steel Euro Hinge WITH Soft Close? Yes Please!

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Title: Corner Hinge Hardware Options
Content Description: Selecting the right hardware for corner cabinets can be tricky and overwhelming.  Easy as Pie – Pie Cut and Bifold Corner Options   Cabinets with bi-fold doors have unique hardware requirements, and historically, we’ve always gotten a lot of questions about what hinge and baseplate combinations are needed. So, we made this quick reference guide to help with selecting the right pie cut corner hinge with our stock Salice hinge options for pie corners.  Pie Cut / Bifold Door Hardware  This info is also on page 5 of our stock hinge guide. It’s easiest for us to think of pie corner cabinets as two separate applications – the main door to frame and the two doors connected together.   Your desired overlay and cabinet construction are required to select the correct main door-to-frame hardware combination.   1. Main Door (hinge part # has dowels) FULL OVERLAY FRAMELESS - Hinge & BasePlate 1/2" OVERLAY FRAMELESS - Hinge & BasePlate HALF OVERLAY FRAMELESS - Hinge & BasePlate  INSET FRAMELESS - Hinge & BasePlate FACE FRAME - 1-1/4" OVERLAY - Hinge & BasePlate FACE FRAME - 3/4" OVERLAY - Hinge & BasePlate FACE FRAME - 1/2" OVERLAY- Hinge & BasePlate FACE FRAME - HALF OVERLAY - Hinge & BasePlate  FACE FRAME - INSET - Hinge & BasePlate Using this flipper door hinge with a base plate allows you to detach the door quickly to make many adjustments if needed.  2. Pie Corner - Door to Door (hinge part # has dowels) Hinge &  BasePlate Great hinge to avoid flexing and sagging. Using a steel base plate helps support the door even more.  Note / Disclaimer: These are good to reference for Salice only, and are condensed down to what we recommend from our stock. There are other options available, and these may not be a fit for all applications. If using these to replace another brand or other hinges, verify cup sizes and drillings.  Blind Corner Hinges - Blind corners can come with unique attachment requirements. The C2R6N99AM is our preferred hinge for blind corner cabinets. It’s compatible with our traditional Salice baseplates.  Blind corner overlay S-C2P6N99AM = Wood screw, Nickel finishS-C2R6N99AM = Dowel, Nickel finishS-C276N99AM = Rapido, Nickel finishS-C2J6N99AM = Logica, Nickel finish  Email us for quotes and lead times on non-stock options.  Rincomatic Corner Hinge Solutions – not just for use with integrated handles.   It’s no secret that traditional corner hinges don’t usually age well – they wear and sag over time and are a challenge to fix and replace later. They can also be a reason for callbacks to job sites down the road. The corner hinge kit from Rincomatic addresses this problem by providing the necessary additional support to connect the two doors together and prevent sagging.  Two options are available.  Rincomatic Plus40  Customizable – Leave the hardware finish exposed or insert a veneer or laminate to match your cabinet to blend in.   Full Access to Corner Cabinet  Easy Installation – No Door Machining Required  Optional Clips for Use with Integrated Handles  Check out Direct Supply YouTube to see this hardware in action! Rincomatic Compact32 Full Access to Cabinet  Optional Clips for Use with Integrated Handles Round Profile No Door Machining Required  Two finishes available  Stainless Steel  Matte Silver Pie corner cabinets and bifold doors on Lazy Susan cabinets are common in most kitchen layouts. Although traditional corner hinges are the most common, the Rincomatic corner hinge solutions not only allow the connected door to open fully, they also are a great option to prevent call backs for adjustments or replacement down the road.   Have more questions on corner cabinets or are you interested in discussing your hardware program with us? We’re here to help. Contact Us – We can’t wait to talk to you about hardware.
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Quote: Selecting the right hardware for corner cabinets can be tricky and overwhelming.

Corner Hinge Hardware Options

Selecting the right hardware for corner cabinets can be tricky and overwhelming. 

 

Easy as Pie – Pie Cut and Bifold Corner Options  

Cabinets with bi-fold doors have unique hardware requirements, and historically, we’ve always gotten a lot of questions about what hinge and baseplate combinations are needed. So, we made this quick reference guide to help with selecting the right pie cut corner hinge with our stock Salice hinge options for pie corners. 

Pie Cut / Bifold Door Hardware 

This info is also on page 5 of our stock hinge guide. It’s easiest for us to think of pie corner cabinets as two separate applications – the main door to frame and the two doors connected together.  

Your desired overlay and cabinet construction are required to select the correct main door-to-frame hardware combination.  

1. Main Door (hinge part # has dowels)

FACE FRAME - INSET - Hinge & BasePlate

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Using this flipper door hinge with a base plate allows you to detach the door quickly to make many adjustments if needed. 

 

2. Pie Corner - Door to Door (hinge part # has dowels)

Hinge &  BasePlate

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Great hinge to avoid flexing and sagging. Using a steel base plate helps support the door even more. 

Note / Disclaimer: These are good to reference for Salice only, and are condensed down to what we recommend from our stock. There are other options available, and these may not be a fit for all applications. If using these to replace another brand or other hinges, verify cup sizes and drillings. 

Blind Corner Hinges - Blind corners can come with unique attachment requirements. The C2R6N99AM is our preferred hinge for blind corner cabinets. It’s compatible with our traditional Salice baseplates. 

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Blind corner overlay

S-C2P6N99AM = Wood screw, Nickel finish
S-C2R6N99AM = Dowel, Nickel finish
S-C276N99AM = Rapido, Nickel finish
S-C2J6N99AM = Logica, Nickel finish 

Email us for quotes and lead times on non-stock options. 

Rincomatic Corner Hinge Solutions – not just for use with integrated handles.  

It’s no secret that traditional corner hinges don’t usually age well – they wear and sag over time and are a challenge to fix and replace later. They can also be a reason for callbacks to job sites down the road. The corner hinge kit from Rincomatic addresses this problem by providing the necessary additional support to connect the two doors together and prevent sagging. 

Two options are available. 

  • Rincomatic Plus40 
    • Customizable – Leave the hardware finish exposed or insert a veneer or laminate to match your cabinet to blend in.  
    • Full Access to Corner Cabinet 
    • Easy Installation – No Door Machining Required 
    • Optional Clips for Use with Integrated Handles 
    • Check out Direct Supply YouTube to see this hardware in action!

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  • Rincomatic Compact32
    • Full Access to Cabinet 
    • Optional Clips for Use with Integrated Handles
    • Round Profile
    • No Door Machining Required 
    • Two finishes available 
      • Stainless Steel 
      • Matte Silver
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Pie corner cabinets and bifold doors on Lazy Susan cabinets are common in most kitchen layouts. Although traditional corner hinges are the most common, the Rincomatic corner hinge solutions not only allow the connected door to open fully, they also are a great option to prevent call backs for adjustments or replacement down the road.  

Have more questions on corner cabinets or are you interested in discussing your hardware program with us? We’re here to help. 
Contact Us – We can’t wait to talk to you about hardware.

 

 

Selecting the right hardware for corner cabinets can be tricky and overwhelming.

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Title: Alternatives to Swinging Cabinet Doors
Content Description:   Here's a quick guide to help you select the perfect cabinet door lift system Key Questions to Ask: 1. How do you want your door to open? Flip-Up Door (90-Degree Opening): The door flips up and stays flat at 90 degrees. Ideal systems for this style include the SLS-ELAN, Aileron, or Wind. Flip-Up Door with Recess: Opens at 90 degrees and then recesses into the cabinet. The IF-360  system is perfect for this option.  Lateral Lift: The door slides outward and then lifts vertically. For this, check out the SLUN system.  2. What features are important in a lift system? Soft Close: A soft close ensures the door doesn’t slam shut, providing a smooth and quiet experience. Motorized vs. Button Operation: Do you prefer a manual lift system or the convenience of a motorized button-operated lift? Things to Consider Before Choosing a Vertical Lift Cabinet Door System: Door Size and Weight: The dimensions and weight of your cabinet door will determine which lift system is compatible. Face Frame vs. Frameless Cabinets: Many face-frame cabinets require brackets or other modifications for lift systems to work effectively. Weight and Size Compatibility: Each lift system is designed to handle specific weight and size limits. Choosing the wrong system may cause the door to either fling up too quickly or not lift at all. Safety Considerations: Always handle lift hardware carefully before attaching the cabinet door. A heavy-duty system without a door attached can open abruptly, potentially causing injury. Additional Options for Cabinet Doors: Vertical Lift Cabinet Door: Great for saving space, vertical lift doors provide a sleek, modern touch while offering easy access to overhead cabinets. Cabinet Door Lift-Up Hinges: For those looking to enhance functionality, lift-up hinges allow for smoother, more controlled motion when opening and closing cabinet doors. Fall Flap Doors: A fall flap door opens downwards, making it ideal for lower storage areas or creating a temporary work surface. When selecting the right system, always prioritize function and safety. Whether you're upgrading a kitchen or planning a hidden pantry, choosing the right door lift system can make all the difference! Shop Our Favorites: Alieron SLS-ELAN If-360 SLUN Contact Us to help you decide what hardware is best for your application
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Quote: Tired of traditional swinging cabinet doors? Consider vertical lift cabinet door systems as a sleek, modern alternative!
 

Alternatives to Swinging Cabinet Doors

 

Alternatives to Swinging Cabinet Doors

 

Here's a quick guide to help you select the perfect cabinet door lift system

 

Key Questions to Ask:

1. How do you want your door to open?

  • Flip-Up Door (90-Degree Opening): The door flips up and stays flat at 90 degrees. Ideal systems for this style include the SLS-ELAN, Aileron, or Wind.
  • Flip-Up Door with Recess: Opens at 90 degrees and then recesses into the cabinet. The IF-360  system is perfect for this option. 
  • Lateral Lift: The door slides outward and then lifts vertically. For this, check out the SLUN system. 

2. What features are important in a lift system?

  • Soft Close: A soft close ensures the door doesn’t slam shut, providing a smooth and quiet experience.
  • Motorized vs. Button Operation: Do you prefer a manual lift system or the convenience of a motorized button-operated lift?

 

Things to Consider Before Choosing a Vertical Lift Cabinet Door System:

  • Door Size and Weight: The dimensions and weight of your cabinet door will determine which lift system is compatible.
  • Face Frame vs. Frameless Cabinets: Many face-frame cabinets require brackets or other modifications for lift systems to work effectively.
  • Weight and Size Compatibility: Each lift system is designed to handle specific weight and size limits. Choosing the wrong system may cause the door to either fling up too quickly or not lift at all.
  • Safety Considerations: Always handle lift hardware carefully before attaching the cabinet door. A heavy-duty system without a door attached can open abruptly, potentially causing injury.

 

Additional Options for Cabinet Doors:

  • Vertical Lift Cabinet Door: Great for saving space, vertical lift doors provide a sleek, modern touch while offering easy access to overhead cabinets.
  • Cabinet Door Lift-Up Hinges: For those looking to enhance functionality, lift-up hinges allow for smoother, more controlled motion when opening and closing cabinet doors.
  • Fall Flap Doors: A fall flap door opens downwards, making it ideal for lower storage areas or creating a temporary work surface.

When selecting the right system, always prioritize function and safety. Whether you're upgrading a kitchen or planning a hidden pantry, choosing the right door lift system can make all the difference!

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Contact Us to help you decide what hardware is best for your application

Tired of traditional swinging cabinet doors? Consider vertical lift cabinet door systems as a sleek, modern alternative!

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