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11th April 2013, 10:22 PM #1Intermediate Member
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Ring box with hinge- suggestions
Hi All,
I am looking at making a box on the lathe for an engagement ring.
Has anyone had any experience with using a hinge on a turned box? I do not think the hinges on CWS would be suitable as they are fairly visible.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Cheers
Jarrad
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11th April 2013, 11:31 PM #2Retired
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I reckon about the only hinge you could use would be this one. CWS Store - Solid Brass Concealed Hinges 5mm, 2pr | Carroll's Woodcraft Supplies
Just use one only, it would be a bit fragile but hopefully it is for a one off event unless you really want to get into trouble.
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12th April 2013, 08:33 AM #3Intermediate Member
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Thanks . I had only seen this previously- CWS Store - Round Hinges | Carroll's Woodcraft Supplies
The 5mm concealed hinge should do the job. I think the one box will be all I need.
Cheers
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12th April 2013, 09:19 AM #4
You could also put a pin in it and have a rotating lid rather than a lift up, or use rare earth magnets.
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12th April 2013, 12:55 PM #5
I did a larger turned jewellery box a long time back with 2 concealed hinges and magnets to close. I just had to sand down sloping edges between the hinges to allow the lid to be lifted. Ignore my installation of the hinges, I used the wrong drill size and then had to fill the holes with resin and redrill
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12th April 2013, 01:10 PM #6
Very nice, Neil!
Personally I'd go with DSEL74's suggestion, of fitting a pin & magnet instead.
(Less drilling, hence less opportunities for installer's error. )
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12th April 2013, 09:29 PM #7Intermediate Member
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Thanks for the replies.
I have a 4 weeks until i get the ring so I think I will make a box with each suggestion and see what works best then make the real one.
If you have any more ideas please let me know.
Cheers
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12th April 2013, 09:47 PM #8
You could make the top with a sliding dovetail. Again a magnet could add extra locking if the dovetail isn't tight.
Or you could make a puzzle box and make her work for it.
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17th April 2013, 08:35 PM #9
hi jarrad,
i made a box with one of those hinges,might be a big but that depends
on the size of the ring,just thought you might be interested
cheers smiife
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