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Apologise for my poor spelling and now can't edit but it should have read "top shelf hinges".

Hi Dallas,

AC’s hinges are beautiful to use although very expensive at $A60 per pair. I use these a fair bit but I confess I’m tempted to try Ian Hawthorne’s hinges for a “mere” $A44 per pair.

Box Hinges ~ Box Hinges | Side Rail Hinges | Brass Box Hinges

Ian has recently geared up with a 5-axis CNC machine in-house to make his own hinges. It will be interesting to see how he goes.

Brian

Coming from a base of ignorance when it comes to box hinges.

How does Brusso compare to Ian Hawthorns and Andrew Crawford’s offerings?

George

$53AUD + postage, ouch

33.50 pounds converts to a few cents under $60. I'm more than happy with the ones I mentioned on here before. I'm currently using 2 pairs of hinges for two large boxes, did a stocktake yesterday, still leaves me 29 pairs, should keep me going till I enter a nursing home,..!

Paul

Originally Posted by Pauls321

33.50 pounds converts to a few cents under $60. I'm more than happy with the ones I mentioned on here before. I'm currently using 2 pairs of hinges for two large boxes, did a stocktake yesterday, still leaves me 29 pairs, should keep me going till I enter a nursing home,..!

Paul

What are the ones that you are using Paul?

Hi Cava, Recently I purchased 25 pairs of these hinges.

HIGHPOINT - Side Rail Hinge Solid Brass Pair (woodcraft.com)

Direct from Woodcraft.com. Using their 10% new member discount, they worked out at $32 each pair and that included postage, which I think was about 85 bucks aussie. I believe they are identical to the ones that McJing used to sell for $20. They all come in separate little packages with screws, but the screws I believe are too small/short. I've also recently purchased 200 of the same screws that Andrew C used to supply with his. They are countersunk slotted brass screws 15mm x 2.5mm, I bought them from a factory over in South Australia. These hinges look very nice, lovely polished finish, the only thing is you need a method to allow for the pivoting arms. From the rear of the box you see a square knuckle exposed in comparison to Andrew C's round. But who really looks at the back of a jewellery box sitting on your bedroom cupboard. It's just that with Andrew C's hinges you didnt need to allow for the pivoting arms.

I've actually still got 3 pairs of AC's hinges that I forgot about. I'll get around to using them one day.

Paul

I was just looking at that site I just put up above, and the photo of those hinges installed into 2 pieces of timber. In that photo that knuckle seems to protrude back a long way, If you install those hinges well back that would probably eliminate the pivoting issue, but your left with a gaping wide big gap between base and lid. My gap is reasonably small, (compared to that photo). If you scroll down on that site someone has shown how they are installed. Everyone would have their own methods, mine not exactly like the one shown.

Paul

Thanks for that info Paul, great information. It always amazes me how much they charge for shipping from the US. I recently brought a sander in a systainer from Axminster in the UK and they only charged $45 shipping and it arrived in 6 days.
The tutorial on the Woodcraft site would certainly help out those not experienced with fitting these types of hinges (me included) and then adapt to suit your own methods down the track.
Does anyone know why McJing don't stock these hinges anymore?

Originally Posted by Treecycle

.........Does anyone know why McJing don't stock these hinges anymore?

They simply ran out and can't get anymore - were probably a one-of run from China that they thought they would never get rid of!!.

Originally Posted by Pauls321

.......................... From the rear of the box you see a square knuckle exposed in comparison to Andrew C's round. But who really looks at the back of a jewellery box sitting on your bedroom cupboard. It's just that with Andrew C's hinges you didnt need to allow for the pivoting arms.
.............
Paul

Saw an interesting twist on this issue in a gallery over xmas. Someone had fitted the cheaper brass-plated version of these hinges flush with the back of the box and then chamfered both sides to allow everything to work. Not sure if I liked it or not but it's food for thought