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Ray Dunn wrote:
would use any that i could get to work!
Currently using straight 1/2 x 1 inch hinges. What do you suggest?
Ray

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On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 21:37:02 GMT, "Ray Dunn"


wrote:

What is the best way to align and attach hinges on a jewelry

box? I
have
made several, but after cutting the top off so that the grain

aligns,
which
looks great, I struggle with attaching the hinges. Usually

after
attaching
the hinges and closing the box, the top is a little to the left

or
right
or
not quite flush to the front. It's a pain to do all this work

and not
have
the top line up.
What methods are being used to make the cuts for the hinges and

how do
you
hold the base and top to ensure precise alignment.

Thanks,

Ray





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router jig.


If you are using surface mount hinges, why not mark your cutoff line
for the top & pre install the hinges before you cut (on the top only-)
You know-- align them & drill the holes & even put the screws in & then
take them out after you scribe side lines for the hinges on the bottom
portion of the box so you can line them up again. Depending what
method you use to cut the top off, you will loose a little wood-- So
actually installing the hinges fully would only aggrivate you further.
PH