Reddit mentions: The best hinges
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1. Door Hinge Pin Remover - Easily Removes Hinge Pin
- HARDENED PLASTIC - Great for removing hinge pins
- MADE IN THE USA - Design protects the molding around the door
- HARDENDED STEEL PIN - Helps loosen hard to remove pin
Features:
Specs:
Weight | 0.14 Pounds |
2. Friction Hinge, 430 Stainless Steel, 1" Leaf Height, 2-1/16" Open Width, 26.5 lbs/in Torque (Pack of 1)
- left hand
- Pin material: 303 Stainless Steel
- Number of holes: 4
- With hole: Yes
- Body material: 430 stainless steel
- Screw size: 4.3mm, 4.6mm, 8.8mm
Features:
Specs:
Weight | 30 Grams |
Size | 26.5 in-lbs |
Number of items | 1 |
3. Southco Inc K3-1625-52 Rotary-Action Draw Latch 1.83 Closed Length, 450 Lbs. Load Capacity
- Southcp K2/K3/K4/K5 - Rotary Draw latches
Features:
Specs:
Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
Size | Pack of 1 |
Number of items | 1 |
4. National Hardware N265-371 V570 Continuous Hinge in Nickel,1-1/16" x 12"
- Friction type pin will not fall out
- Surface mount for easy installation
- Manufactured from cold-rolled steel, with steel pin
- Can be cut to desired length
Features:
Specs:
Color | Satin Nickel |
Height | 0.2 Inches |
Length | 14 Inches |
Width | 1.8 Inches |
Size | 1-1/16" x 12" |
Number of items | 1 |
5. OULII Mini Cabinet Drawer Butt Hinges Pack of 20
- HARDENED PLASTIC - Great for removing hinge pins
- MADE IN THE USA - Design protects the molding around the door
- HARDENDED STEEL PIN - Helps loosen hard to remove pin
Features:
Specs:
Height | 0.1968503935 Inches |
Length | 1.181102361 Inches |
Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
Width | 0.8267716527 Inches |
6. Uxcell a11120300ux0005 Silver Tone Metal Spring Loaded Cases Boxes Chest Toggle Catch Latch
- Product name: toggle catch latch
- Weight: 19G, color: silver tone
- Material: metal
- Fix hole diameter: 3Mm/ 0.12 inch
Features:
Specs:
Color | Silver Tone |
Weight | 0.041875 Pounds |
Release date | September 2017 |
Number of items | 1 |
7. Faztek 15 Series Steel Heavy Duty Pivot Hinge without Locking Handle, 1-1/2" Length x 1-1/2" Width x 2-1/2" Height
- Heavy duty pivot hinge without locking handle
- Quick and easy installation
- 15 Series compatible - works on Faztek Extrusions with 1.5" centerline dimensioning
- Hardware included
- Adjustable from 0 degree to 180 degree
Features:
Specs:
Number of items | 1 |
8. Stanley Hardware S690-345 CD743 Butt Marker in Black Coated
- Authorized Replacement from National Hardware Stock #N304-006
- Designed to mark mortise on residential hinges
- Black, corrosion protective finish
- Manufactured with heavy gauge cold-rolled steel
- Designed for residential hinges
- Used to accurately mark the correct hinge size and proper mortise depth
- Made of steel
- Black baked-on enamel finish
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black Coated |
Height | 3.71 Inches |
Length | 6.7 Inches |
Width | 0.62 Inches |
Size | 4 Inch |
Number of items | 1 |
9. 6.000 O.A.L., .787 Dia., Weld on Hinges, Steel w/Steel Pin (1 Each)
- left hand
- Pin material: 303 Stainless Steel
- Number of holes: 4
- With hole: Yes
- Body material: 430 stainless steel
- Screw size: 4.3mm, 4.6mm, 8.8mm
Features:
Specs:
Weight | 0.85 Pounds |
10. Jewelry Box Stop Hinge - 8", Brass Plated
- ✅ Premium Quality: Not all sharpening stones are created equal. We only import & source premium quality material for the manufacturing of our Whetstones. Our proprietary composition of Aluminum Oxide along with sharpening compounds provides you with a superior cutting performance. Don't be fooled by identical-looking cheap knife sharpening stones.
- ✅ Superior Bundle: Sharp Pebble knife sharpening kit comes with double-sided (#1000/ #6000) whetstone knife sharpener, Real Handcrafted bamboo base for holding the stone, knife sharpening angle guide, a simple instruction manual & detailed ebook with lots of Tips & Tricks which will appeal at every skill level.
- ✅ Safety: We understand the importance of safety when using sharpening stones for knives, your purchase comes with a rubber base for holding the stone inside a Non-Slip Bamboo base, this setup will ensure the wetstone is Fixed In One Place while sharpening. And knife sharpening angle guide allows you to maintain the Correct Angle and safely apply consistent pressure while sharpening the blade.
- ✅ Easy To Use: Our sharpening Water stone kit is extremely User Friendly & easy to assemble. Sharp Pebble whetstone uses Water for sharpening, so no need of expensive sharpening/honing oils and No Mess while sharpening & it can be easily cleaned using water.
- ✅ Multipurpose Use: This whetstone 1000/6000 sharpener kit is highly durable & long-lasting. And it can sharpen any blade out there, be it any kitchen knife set, chef knife, steak knife, sontoku knife, paring knife, sushi knife, cleaver knife, kitchen knives, Japanese knife, butcher knife, paring knife, BBQ knife, Hunting Knife, Pocket Knife, Scissor, Chisel, Blade, Straight Razor, barber clippers & more. Get this simple yet unparalleled tool for home/professional chefs or as men's gifts.
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11. Friction Hinge, 430 Stainless Steel, 1" Leaf Height, 2-5/8" Open Width, 26.5 lbs/in Torque, Left Hand (Pack of 1)
left handPin material: 303 Stainless SteelNumber of holes: 4With hole: YesBody material: 430 stainless steelScrew size: 4.3mm
Specs:
Weight | 30 Grams |
Size | 26.5 in-lbs |
Number of items | 1 |
12. Sugatsune KN-50R/SS Lift Off Hinge, Stainless Steel 304, Polished Finish, Right Handedness, 1.5mm Leaf Thickness, 32mm Open Width, 7.5mm Pin Diameter
Lift off hingeMade of stainless steel 304Right hand opening50 - millimeters height (1-31/32 inches)32 - millimeters overall width (1-17/64 inches)1. 5 - millimeters leaf thicknessLoad capacity 4-6kg/pair (8. 8-13. 2 lbs./pair)Sold by the each, purchase additional hinges or handing's as necessaryRigh...
Specs:
Height | 0.11811 Inches |
Length | 1.9685 Inches |
Width | 1.25984 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
14. Blum 38N355B08180 Compact Soft-Close Blumotion Overlay Hinge
Specs:
Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 7 Inches |
Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Width | 4 Inches |
Size | Pack of 2 |
Number of items | 2 |
15. Southco E6-10-301-20 Series Adjustable Torque Position Control Hinge with Holes, Acetal Copolymer, 1.69" Leaf Height, 6.99 in-lbf Symmetric Torque, Black, Pack of 1
- Model Number: PLA045_A
- Item Package Length: 1.99999999796"
- Item Package Width: 1.99999999796"
- Item Package Height: 0.49999999949"
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Size | Pack of 1 |
Number of items | 1 |
16. Southco C2-33-37 Non-Locking Lever Latch, Flush Trigger
Flush trigger models present minimal protrusion for smooth surface; raise trigger models provide easier actuationQuick installation using just one screwGrip range: 0.91" - 1.81" (23 - 46 mm)
Specs:
Size | Pack of 1 |
Number of items | 1 |
17. Decorative 90° Stop Hinges, Brass, Pair
- 1 – Apollo Horticulture 4” Inch Round Air Stone
- Stone Dimensions: 4” in Diameter
- Used for Fresh or Saltwater Aquarium and Hydroponic Systems
- Can be used with either ¼” or 3/16” ID Tubing
- Package Includes: 1 – 4” Apollo Air Stone
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18. uxcell 2 Set Box Chest Case Spring Loaded Draw Toggle Latch 38mm Length
Product Name : Toggle Latch;Material : Stainless SteelColor : Silver Tone;Total Size (With Strike) :38 x 21 x 9.5mm / 1.5" x 0.83" x 0.37" (L * W* T)Mounting Hole Diameter : 2.5mm / 0.1";Fit Lock Hole Diameter : 2.5mm / 0.1"Net Weight : 15gPackage Content : 2 x Case Lock Toggle Latchs
Specs:
Height | 0.39 Inches |
Length | 1.57 Inches |
Width | 1.18 Inches |
Release date | September 2017 |
Size | 38x21x9.5mm,2 Pcs |
Number of items | 2 |
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Though not exactly what youre describing
I just bought an incipio faraday (advance)
and the cover that covers the screen flips around back
and creates a flat surface for your kickstand to stand on.
and makes it far more "lapable".
And you dont loose any functionality.
to be honest I doubt youd be able to ind something like that because the surface is marketed around the kickstand and I doubt that it would be a good business move for case designers to create a case that impeded with the basic function of the tablet.
Though I imagine making your own using some friction hinges like this and a few sheets of plastic http://www.amazon.com/Friction-Hinge-Stainless-Height-Torque/dp/B005P0H0HQ made to grip the top and bottom of the tablet wouldnt be impossible to make.
Then again it wouldnt be nearly as robust or good looking unless you had access to a cnc machine or a 3d printer.
Either way good luck.
> Okay, onto the more technical questions.
> If you want to inlay the trim, you shouldn't need anything special besides an appropriately sized bit. i'm not exactly sure where you're planning on doing the inlay though.
This amazing drawing shows that in red. Or I could place it just under the lid. Both ways, I am concerned, may not mesh with the finger joints I'm planning to use. I suppose I could always space them out so I don't have any joints in the way of the inlay. The moulding is 5/16" x 3/4" and the straight bit that came with the router is a 5/16" straaight cut. I'd have to research/practice this LOTS on scrap pieces if I went with it. The other option would simply be to leave out the original base that's shown in the original picture and use this, which is 1425-8 3/8 in. x 7/8 in as the base or do the same thing (remove the base pictured) or use this one as the base and it is 7/16 in. x 3/4 in. These are basically my three otions. I was initially going to put feet on it but I feel like maybe the ornamental touch of themoulding might make the much smaller lily pattern I'll be doing on one lid corner stand out a bit. (It's leaves and all)
Shit, I could also do the inlay right around the middle of the box and space my finger joints accordingly since I don't think I could have one where the inlay is, could I? Also, this is Redwood Cedar I'm using, If you were to use the pine (i think) ornamental moulding, would you stain it first? If so, what color?
> A mortised lock will be bored into the edge of your piece, so that the lock is fully trapped by the wood, then held in place with screws. The locks on the doors in your home are mortised locks. A half-mortised lock would still be cut into the wood, but one face of the lock would be exposed. I'm not sure if it would be on the front, or the back. It might depend on the lock. Either ought to be doable with a router.
I did do some research on this one today and decided to go with the half mortise with the exposed portion on the inside (hopefully) so I can perfectly center the plaque with the name on it and it doesn't get in the way of anything.
> For a hinge, this is probably the simplest way to go: https://www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Box-Stop-Hinge-Plated/dp/B0063D7P5G/ref=sr_1_12?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1485304357&sr=1-12&keywords=jewelry+box+hardware+hinges.
Thank you so much for suggesting this. I did see this earlier because I was worrying myself about what type of chain to install or special inside hinge (the'yre quite expensive). Correct me if I'm wrong but I think on a smaller box, such as the one I am making, the best look would be two small hinges versus the long one.
I appreciate your input so much I can't even put it into words. Not to mention I haven't finished putting the accessory pieces on the table saw yet because I'm so worried about the whole design. By now, I should have at least started with the box itself but I'm a planner and can't help it.
I feel like by the time I'm done with this project I'm gonna have 5 or 6 left over to sell or something.
Sketchup was a little difficult for me to figure out in my limited time so I think I'm going to use Gimp to put all these ideas "on paper" so it all makes sense. That'll probably help it come together a lot more quickly. And all the input from here is extraordinarly helpful. My father taught me to make a simple jewelry box when I was much younger so I'm sure I can pull this off. The difference is that I used his standard design instead of adding anything on my own. When I text him earlier asking whether or not I could use that trim as an inlay his exact response was, "I couldn't... You couldn't... You need too much more practice." Well, I believe this IS my practice. So again, I thank you so much for your input and hope I've described everything so that it makes sense.
The keyholes would be in the butt side of the joint. The edge of the boards that you want to join up together. You'd recess the keyhole into the wood and have the key at the right depth so that the edges join up nicely when the key(s) are in the keyhole(s).
As for something to attach to the underside, some kind of cam/lever based latch might work, something heavy duty like this. As long as you have some kind of solid system for alignment, that should work ok to hold it together I'd guess.
So true. They even make a tool to remove the pins in 10 seconds per pin or so. Can't recall if we can do Amazon links here but here's one I have that works well for under $15. I'll edit it out just in case:
https://www.amazon.com/Door-Hinge-Pin-Remover-Removes/dp/B00DND4NN6
Exposed hinges are the security equivalent of a screen door.
It looks nice, and kudos for putting the effort in, but I just can't get past those cringes. Why not use something like a continuous hinge, like this? National Hardware V570 1-1/16" X 12" Continuous Hinges in Nickel https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000BPB2OW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vaCoDbBQVER72
Thank you. I used superglue on the hardware to keep it in place until I could get the screws in. I had to trim each screw about 1/16 so it didn't poke into the inside of the box.
Latch with hinges that will not work on a box like this. They only open about 90 degrees
Hinge
The adjustable bit has a magnet under it to keep it from banging around. If I made it again I would make a hole for the cutting end and not the end held by the drill. It would be more secure that way.
I used this thing when I redid all the doors in our house and it worked great. Wouldn't address your pry bar or hammer asks though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DND4NN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_6vYvDbYSP0N2N
Amazon is your friend here
I found this cute little guy. Less than 2 inches long.
I believe it's called a pivot. Could you maybe use something like this with a little modification?
http://www.amazonsupply.com/dp/B008MQ9UBO?ref_=sr_1_2_img
Use the door you are replacing as a template. Overlaying it on your new door, mark the hinge positions and trace around the door. Shave off the sides, top and bottom as necessary to make the door the exact size as the one you are replacing (using a circular saw and a straightedge/clamps). Use a hinge marker to make perfect outlines where your hinges should be. Use a chisel and hammer to cut out these areas and mount your hinges to the door. Mount the opposing hinges to the existing frame and things should, if you have been studious about duplicating the original door, line up quite nicely.
I've done dozens of doors using this method. Works every time. Pain in the ass? Yeah, but totally doable.
I bought them at the local steel shop. No issue with them binding at all. They are much heavier then the angle iron they are welded to. They're made to be welded
Edit: Pretty much these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002IB6HV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4/168-4491808-1198044?ie=UTF8&qid=1483734824&sr=1-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=31cPCGGXL3L&ref=plSrch
You want a friction hinge.
I'm not much of a DIY person myself but maybe a couple of pivot hinges? Or you can still do a piano hinge, but paint it to the color of the wire panels.
Oh, I see. They're barrel hinges though. The pin is inside a steel casing, so it can't be removed:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IB6HV0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm just using a standard piano hinge.
https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N265-371-Continuous-Nickel/dp/B000BPB2OW/
I just made a small ring box for my wife, used one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Sugatsune-KN-50R-SS-Stainless-Handedness/dp/B00GKZDMCW?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
check this one out
I have been picking up these hinges for about $3.50 here locally. Amazon seems kind of high on this. Blum is the only way to go though, no question.
https://www.amazon.com/Blum-Compact-Soft-Close-BLUMotion-Overlay/dp/B007O6VFMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIbtVGAEdMo
There are tons of styles depending on what You need
Sadly yeah, it has to be about the same size as this https://www.amazon.ca/Southco-E6-10-301-20-Adjustable-Copolymer-Symmetric/dp/B00GM5G89E
So around 5x4 cm.
So, these are sort of good. I have worked on many ambulances with these types of latches, and have to say that after a while things will shrink and expand and they won't seal perfectly anymore. So you get clattery and shaky doors. I highly reccomend adjustable trigger latches like below. They latch just as well, but the bolt on the back makes the tension held on the closed door or drawer adjustable, so if things move or expand, you simply have to turn the screw a bit, instead of jamming shims in closed doors to stop the rattle. You can find them cheaper than this. But this was what I found right away. Just my thoughts. https://www.amazon.com/Southco-C2-33-37-Non-Locking-Lever-Trigger/dp/B01BG1HNI8/ref=asc_df_B01BG1HNI8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119394598&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4176747316469274459&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027991&hvtargid=aud-643191255296:pla-315826124101&psc=1
Decorative 90° Stop Hinges, Brass, Pair
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ1ZWIY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EaHQzbV70NTCN
No no no....
Modification.
I'm thinking piano hinge material and some of these. They could be riveted to the plastic material easily. Get fancy and put a 1/4" strip of foam around the edge of the panel(s) you cut away, overlapping the edge to get a seal.
Okay, onto the more technical questions.