I built a few small jewelry boxes. I would like hinges that are not a brass finish or solid brass. Where do I get some nice ones??
I built a few small jewelry boxes. I would like hinges that are not a brass finish or solid brass. Where do I get some nice ones??
How about these,if you want to play ya got to pay.
https://www.brusso.com/stainless-ste...eatured&page=2
Aj
Lee Valley Hardware.
Don
Hortons Brasses. Despite the name, they sell non-brass hardware too.
I was also impressed with the quality of the SOSS barrel hinges I bought. I can't speak to the quality of their flagship hinge.
I agree with Andrew. Be prepared to pay for good quality. You'll receive dividends when you install and each time you open the box.
For boxes, you have to first decide if you're going to use some kind of stop hinge or if you're going to use a non-stop hinge with a chain (for example). Brusso makes some very good quality stop hinges, including quadrant hinges, side rail hinges, and regular leaf stop hinges. Woodcraft sells a side rail hinge that might be less expensive than the Brusso.
If you're going to go with a non-stop hinge, there are many, many people who make them and at extremely low prices.
Mike
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I have made a lot of boxes using 1/8" bronze brazing rod drilled in to the edge of the lid.
Maybe I should let Bradley speak for himself, but I think he is talking about using the brass rod as a hinge as shown in this article excerpt: http://www.woodcraft.com/articles/42...in-hinges.aspx
I've always meant to try it myself. In the horizontal application, I think there would be a natural stop against the back at about 95 degrees or so.
I noticed these on the Rockler site that might work for you, especially if you want an integral stop feature. Not in the same quality or cost category as a Brusso but might be right for your project: http://www.rockler.com/105-degree-st...eviews-content. Look at the others that Rockler stocks and you may find something else that works.
Last edited by Mike Henderson; 10-21-2016 at 2:01 PM.
Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.
Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.
I'm sick of brass
Wow, the first pair of hinges I looked at were $123 for two 2" hinges... https://www.brusso.com/jb-107s/
Mark McFarlane