Wood hinges

Prototype in recycled pine I found a stack of wood on the side of the road, a futon frame (I think) and some pine. A Viking chest (inspired by the...

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Description Called rotating connectors, these plated-steel and hardwood hinges are ideal for all types of folding furniture, louvers or toys — anywhere a pivot joint is needed. Drill a hole 7/16" deep for the 3/8" size (or 9/16" deep for the 1/2" or 3/4" sizes), spread a drop of glue on the wall of the hole and knock in the hinge. The hinge is invisible in use. For glue-bond strength and best fit, we recommend that forstner bits be used for drilling the required flat-bottomed hole. Made in…

Watch this video and you’ll learn how to install invisible barrel hinges. Invisible? Yes, when a door fitted with barrel hinges is closed, you can’t see the hinges from the front or the side. Consider installing these disappearing barrel hinges on your next project. Barrel hinges are an excellent choice when you don’t want the woodworking hardware showing on the outside of the finished piece. For clean lines and simplicity, barrel hinges are perfect. The drawback to barrel hinges is that...

The Wood Knack: Viking Chest: Part 2, practicing wood hinges

You can use metal hinges on the box, but I prefer to make my own out of the woods I’m using. You can use scrap wood to make them, and it’s just a few more cuts with the scroll saw. But it’s worth it to have perfectly matching hinges for your box! Rough out the hinges. Start by making two photocopies of the right view h