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13th February 2012, 12:05 PM #1
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Tiny hinges? And I mean tiny
What is the smallest hing I can get?
Half way through a project and I think "wonder where I can get the hinge! 
To lift the lid on my flying saucer! So kinda need a kid proof solution too!
Or maybe a neat wooden solution? 
Found these! Tiny Pressed Hinge Cabinet Hardware Jewellery Box Fittings [203P watson] - $1.95 : Watson Brass Fittings, Reproduction Antique Cabinet Hardware
Dumb girl question now! 9mm x 13 mm. Does that mean 9 mm long and 13 mm when opened? These might not be kid proof really. I thin kI need a wooden version of a barrel hinge.
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13th February 2012, 02:07 PM #2
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Hey TL,
My interpretation of hinge sizes is when closed, 9mm x 13mm, the pin would be 13mm and the wings would be 9mm each side, I hope that makes it clearer
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13th February 2012, 02:29 PM #3
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sometimes it is possible to get existing hinges and cut them down to the size you want and redrill the holes
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13th February 2012, 02:53 PM #4
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The first thing I thought of is going to a recycle centre or a charity shop and see if you can get an old jewellery box or clock case or like and use the hinges.
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13th February 2012, 02:55 PM #5
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By the way, flying saucer - got to see a picture of that.
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13th February 2012, 07:14 PM #6
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The Hinges.
Hi TL,
What about those round hinges, approx. 15mm long & 3mm. thick, 2 piece.
You just bore 2 Holes, most likely a bit of Super Glue, & your finished.
Is it Mr. Mogo ? of NSW, always has a big Sq. stand at the Melb. WwW Show.
I'm sure he has them, & more than likely Carbi-Tec as well.Regards,
issatree.
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13th February 2012, 07:32 PM #7
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You might find some from Graeme Browne
http://www.gbrownantiques.com.au/'
or Goods & Chattles,
Goods & Chattels
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13th February 2012, 09:28 PM #8
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You can make your own hinges much smaller than the one in your pic.
I havent got a pic of a finished one,but the one in my pic will give you an idea.Finished width will be 6.5 - 7mm(pin width) and only about 5 mm the other way.Made from the steel case of an old DVD player
I make them larger to give me something to hang onto then finish to size
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13th February 2012, 11:16 PM #9
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Hi TL
as far as I can tell there are two standards for quoting hinge sizes:
height by single leaf width, excluding the knuckle.
and
height by open width
go figure why
as for child proof, maybe a strong magnetic catch?regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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14th February 2012, 05:25 PM #10
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Hmm! Thats an idea! Could be there with no visible means of support!
Originally Posted by ian
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