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ROCKLER . . .

Steve Mackay

>Hey, I never noticed THEY had a banner here! You guys MUST trust 'em. Anyway . . . I'm giving them a try. Any insight on their "barrel" hinges ? Have them on the way but, before they get here - any tricks so I dont mess up some bucks worth of red oak ?

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HC Sakman @ Victoria, BC

>Use appropriate sized metric drill bits.

Align the holes very, very carefully. Use drill press for better accuracy.

They look deceptively simple to install and they actually are, except when you want to do a really fine job.

my 2 cents.

Chico...

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Many . . .. . .

Steve Mackay

>thanks ! I figured there were hidden pitfalls !

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You're welcome

HC Sakman @ Victoria, BC

>I forgot to mention, If you have (or borrow) a metric doweling jig of good quality, is another way to go to install these things flawlessly.

Chico (adding up to 4 cents now!)

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