Soss barrel hinge for box lid hinge?

[Bruce Page]

I'm making a small 16x6 cherry box. Would the 10mm Soss hinge be a good choice? I have never used them and wonder if they can handle the weight of the open lid.
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks

[Prashun Patel]

Is the lid depth 6”? If yes, then the hinges are fine. Just use more of them. You might want to use a chain to prevent opening too far.

[John M. Smith]

Tried using them once. Not very strong at all. Everytime I opened and closed the lid, it closed in a little different position. Would up going with a smaller normal soss hinge. They make one for a 3/8" route.

[Lee Schierer]

I've used the solid brass small-box cylinder hinges from Rockler on a number of boxes about the size you are making.
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The hinges are press in, but I always coat the inside of the hole with super glue just before I insert the hinge, being careful to get the pivot point in the right position.
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[Brian Holcombe]

I believe ‘smart’ hinges are back in production. They’re quite nice.

[Bruce Page]

Is the lid depth 6”? If yes, then the hinges are fine. Just use more of them. You might want to use a chain to prevent opening too far.

I have to make a few more of these, I'm looking for a quick & easy hinge. I already bought the Soss hinges & 10mm bit but I'm having second thoughts about them.

[Mike Henderson]

Brusso makes some nice hinges, including some stop hinges. Look at the JB-103 which may be a good size for you.

Mike

[Bruce Page]

I guess what I'm asking, is it a mistake to use the Soss hinge in this application?

[Ted Phillips]

Brusso makes some nice hinges, including some stop hinges. Look at the JB-103 which may be a good size for you.

Mike

I'll second Mike's recommendation of Brusso hinges. They are very high quality solid brass and manufactured here in the USA. The folks there are a pleasure to deal with. I use their products on all my jewelry boxes and small projects.

[Bruce Page]

I believe ‘smart’ hinges are back in production. They’re quite nice.

Those are beautiful hinges alright but these are commissioned pieces. $35-40 per pair would kill my profit margin. I winced paying $9 for the Soss barrel hinges.