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magnet_man · May 16th, 2006, 14:03

Ok, give me a couple of days to dig around and I'll get back to you.

magnet_man · May 17th, 2006, 00:16

Found two types of hinges that might work.

The first is kind of expensive and difficult to install. It's called a Soss hinge:
http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/ProductID/SS204%204
You'll need to use a chisel and a drill to install.

The second one actually maybe a better design. It's a cylinder hinge and just requires a drill (14 mm) to install. Plus it's cheaper: $2.84
http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/ProductID/WT899

From what I found out it's best to have one of these every foot.

Hope that helps out. Sorry I couldn't find any $.99 invisible hinges.

Orcdom · May 17th, 2006, 02:37

Gorilla tape, a friend of mine said duct tape wont hold a candle compared to this stuff, we work construction and use various brands all the time for various projects, and this is the best we have found for strength yet.
Steve

Romulus · May 17th, 2006, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet_man

Found two types of hinges that might work.

The first is kind of expensive and difficult to install. It's called a Soss hinge:
http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/ProductID/SS204%204
You'll need to use a chisel and a drill to install.

The second one actually maybe a better design. It's a cylinder hinge and just requires a drill (14 mm) to install. Plus it's cheaper: $2.84
http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/ProductID/WT899

From what I found out it's best to have one of these every foot.

Hope that helps out. Sorry I couldn't find any $.99 invisible hinges.

On the second hinges. Would they leave space between the doors?

magnet_man · May 17th, 2006, 15:03

I've personally not used this type of hinge. My first reaction on looking at the hinge is that no it closes flush, so no gap. But I've been trying to get a hold of someone to tell me. Will post again when I find out.

magnet_man · May 17th, 2006, 16:44

Finally got a hold of someone. The hinges will leave very little to no gap when the board is folded out. Hope that helps!

Romulus · May 17th, 2006, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet_man

Finally got a hold of someone. The hinges will leave very little to no gap when the board is folded out. Hope that helps!

Are those brass hinges easy to find? IE....Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, etc?

I'm looking for one stop shopping! lol

magnet_man · May 17th, 2006, 19:11

Sorry, don't think so. Did a quick search on lowe's and home depot's website and there were no hits. My father uses the company that is linked above a lot. They have pretty quick shipping.

Romulus · May 17th, 2006, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet_man

Sorry, don't think so. Did a quick search on lowe's and home depot's website and there were no hits. My father uses the company that is linked above a lot. They have pretty quick shipping.

What type of hinges could you recommend from one of the afore mentioned outlets?

jmeis982 · May 17th, 2006, 22:17

Romulus, sometimes the hinges can be ferreted away in some obscene part of the store. I know when i was working remodeling we shopped exclusively at lowes. When they didn't have something we could find easily we asked an associate. If they dont have it in stock they can usually order it relatively quickly.

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magnet_man LO Zealot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 30 Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 57	Found Hinges Found two types of hinges that might work. The first is kind of expensive and difficult to install. It's called a Soss hinge: http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/ProductID/SS204%204 You'll need to use a chisel and a drill to install. The second one actually maybe a better design. It's a cylinder hinge and just requires a drill (14 mm) to install. Plus it's cheaper: $2.84 http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/ProductID/WT899 From what I found out it's best to have one of these every foot. Hope that helps out. Sorry I couldn't find any $.99 invisible hinges. __________________ Tim Wright "The internet perceives censorship as damage, and routes around it." -John Gilmore

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magnet_man LO Zealot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 30 Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 57	I've personally not used this type of hinge. My first reaction on looking at the hinge is that no it closes flush, so no gap. But I've been trying to get a hold of someone to tell me. Will post again when I find out. __________________ Tim Wright "The internet perceives censorship as damage, and routes around it." -John Gilmore

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magnet_man LO Zealot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 30 Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 57	Finally got a hold of someone. The hinges will leave very little to no gap when the board is folded out. Hope that helps! __________________ Tim Wright "The internet perceives censorship as damage, and routes around it." -John Gilmore

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magnet_man LO Zealot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 30 Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 57	Sorry, don't think so. Did a quick search on lowe's and home depot's website and there were no hits. My father uses the company that is linked above a lot. They have pretty quick shipping. __________________ Tim Wright "The internet perceives censorship as damage, and routes around it." -John Gilmore

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Orcdom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksburg, WV Age: 37 Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 44	Gorilla tape, a friend of mine said duct tape wont hold a candle compared to this stuff, we work construction and use various brands all the time for various projects, and this is the best we have found for strength yet. Steve

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jmeis982 Hominus Nocturnum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dubuque, IA Age: 27 Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 50	Romulus, sometimes the hinges can be ferreted away in some obscene part of the store. I know when i was working remodeling we shopped exclusively at lowes. When they didn't have something we could find easily we asked an associate. If they dont have it in stock they can usually order it relatively quickly.

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