Thread: Aussie Box

I doubt it. Because of the OH&S issues with manufacturing brass, there is very little done in Australia now. You may be better off making wooden hinges. There is a sticky on making wooden hinges at the top of this box forum.

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.

Forgot about AG's. I've used them before & they are good quality. Not sure where tey are made.

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.

These are sold via Andrew Crawfords site however they are made by a guy in Perth.

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Cheers
Rodney

I've seen the Smart Hinge. I had no idea it was made in Perth.