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Wooden Hinge (with box attached)
I really like the wooden hinge described here by Paul (shipwright). I made a stand-alone hinge just for the fun of it. Then I wanted to build something that uses such a hinge. I decided on a good-sized box for my shop to hold wood screws and associated hardware. My previous "system" could get pretty frustrating.
The box is made of ash with cherry for the lid and miter keys. There are 12 compartments in the lower part of the box and a removable tray on top of that. I rounded the exterior edges and corners more than I usually would for a box. Since this box will be used in my shop, I wanted to made it less prone to damage from rough handling.
The overall outside dimensions are about 11" X 18" X 7". I finished all the parts with Danish oil.
Here are some photos that I took during the build:
Thanks Paul!
Posted elsewhere Sep 1, 2012. This box has served me well the past 10 years and the hinge is as good as new.
Posted elsewhere Sep 1, 2012. This box has served me well the past 10 years and the hinge is as good as new.
“If there are no stupid questions, what do you call this?” — Horace the Horse
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love that wooden hinge chuck. hey eric is starting a box swap,you might wanna get in ?
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Sweet little box, and I like the long hinge it was created Just read ShipWright's post on these. Sounds like and experiment in the future.
Main Street to the Mountains
Thanks.
Eric - I suggest that you do play around with this idea. It is well worth it!
Eric - I suggest that you do play around with this idea. It is well worth it!
“If there are no stupid questions, what do you call this?” — Horace the Horse
Great looking box Chuck.
I’m happy to see the hinge getting picked up and yours looks great.
I’m happy to see the hinge getting picked up and yours looks great.
The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
Paul, thanks for sharing. And yes, I am going to experiment with this. I have made wooden hinges in the past, and they are fun.
Main Street to the Mountains
Great looking box Chuck.
I’m happy to see the hinge getting picked up and yours looks great.
Thanks Paul!
“If there are no stupid questions, what do you call this?” — Horace the Horse
That is one fine box, good Job Chuck
-- Soli Deo gloria! ( To God alone be the Glory)
Neat hinge. Compact and becomes part of the box rather than added on.
Ron
Chuck,
I love that hinge, too, and have used Paul's method on a couple of boxes. I gifted them so I don't know how well they have held up, but from your experience, it gives me confidence that they are durable.
L/W
I love that hinge, too, and have used Paul's method on a couple of boxes. I gifted them so I don't know how well they have held up, but from your experience, it gives me confidence that they are durable.
L/W
“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin
I love the box Chuck. That link is magical, thanks Chuck for posting, and Paul for sharing.
Thanks for the kind comments!
“If there are no stupid questions, what do you call this?” — Horace the Horse
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