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Thread: Aussie Box
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6th May 2012, 07:38 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Aussie Box
I'm going to build an Aussie Box for my next box project. I'm hoping to source all the parts from and made in Australia. The timber is sorted. I have the box lock covered with a Jacksons box lock. Australian made hinges are proving a little harder to source.
Does anybody know if there is an Australian hinge maker making a 25mm hinge suitable for boxes?
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7th May 2012, 09:29 AM #2
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11th May 2012, 10:36 AM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Aussie made brass hinges
I wasn't aware of the OH&S objections to working with brass in Australia and I'm not keen on wooden hinges. Just a personal preference.
I might try some of Anton Gerner's small hinges as soon as there is sufficient funds in the pot.
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11th May 2012, 02:09 PM #4
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11th May 2012, 09:24 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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AG Hinges
Yes, the pictures of the AG hinges look good. The also look like they have a round barrel or knuckle so they can mounted half ball. This is another preference. I picked up some Brusso hinges through eBay but discovered the knuckle has to protrude completely for the hinge to open. Not a good look IMO, especially on a small box.
While on the subject of hinges, the terms half ball and full ball - are these in common use? I first heard the terms at the Perth Wood Show. Full ball meaning the whole knuckle/barrel extends from the woodwork. Half ball meaning the hinge is mounted deeper into the woodwork so that only half the barrel extends from the woodwork.
I'm definitely a half ball man when it comes to boxes.
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12th May 2012, 12:27 PM #6Member
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Smarthinge
These are sold via Andrew Crawfords site however they are made by a guy in Perth.
smartHinge - the world's best box hinge - Fine Boxes
Cheers
Rodney
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12th May 2012, 12:57 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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smart hinge
I've seen the Smart Hinge. I had no idea it was made in Perth.
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