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Hinge Suggestions?
Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level
>I have a box design that I am looking for hinge suggestions please.
The box is lidded. The lid projects beyond the sides of the box about 1 1/2" all around.
I was thinking about a quadrant hinge but I'm not sure that is necessary. To some degree the back overhang will stop the lid when it opens back. But I suppose a quadrant hinge would be more secure.
Any other suggestions?
Tommy
Snipe hinge?
Adam Cherubini, NJ
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Re: Hinge Suggestions? *LINK*
Dave Mount
>Tom--
This is a tricky app, because the interference of the lid with the back of the box can prevent the lid from going much beyond the balance point and it can be very prone to falling closed. I faced a similar problem when building a cremation urn with an "overhanging" lid; I chose to solve the problem by having about 3/4" of the "sides" attached to the lid. This gives you the clearance to open the lid to 100 degrees or more.
I ended up using some side rail hinges with stays that I got from Woodcraft. They are pricey, but of good quality. I've posted the URL below. Beware if you get these that the mounting instructions are wrong -- they give the mortising dimensions as though to back of the hinge is flush with back of the box. In reality, they need to stick out a little behind the box so the pivot point is beyond the back of the box. If you don't understand this and need to, e-mail me.
The pictured application of the hinge on the webpage also shows what I was talking about in regard to having some of the side of the box attached to the lid.
Best,
Bingo!
Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level
>Dave,
I think you have just the solution for me! Many thanks for the suggestion, tips and link.
Have a great week.
Tom