If you folks recall, I was having some Fun with a new box project, a sort-of “Striped” Box…
One thing I’ve not found, in the recent move, is more time! So it’s been slow going…
But I finally managed to cut the second panel’s stripes, and to cut the top from the bottom of this thing…
There was a problem with the top, and while I was figuring out what, exactly, I was going to do about it, I went ahead and made the hinge for it. In keeping with the stripes idea, I used the same two contrasting woods for the hinges, Mahogany and Poplar.
I began with drilling holes for the pivot pins, using the last scrap of Imbuia as a fence, to keep the holes uniform…
I use a slightly larger drill to bore the upper halves, so they’ll swing freely…
Then I used my very own, custom, Multi-purpose tool to mark them out…
After cutting them out with the Scroll Saw, cleaning them up and sanding, I measured and cut a bit of Brass Rod for the hinge pin…
All that was left, was to tap the press-fit ones on, using a handy piece of pipe…
Ultimately, they’ll look something like this…
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I would be remiss not to mention, that the Season of Giving is not quite over. The other morning I arrived at Work to find a PRIORITY MAIL envelope on top of my Work Box… an envelope addressed from Lee Valley Tools!! 
Inside, was a Precious Card with very generous contents…
The Sender preferred anonymity, but I would like to Thank them for their generosity!!
Thank You!! It won’t go to waste!! :)
-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
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TopamaxSurvivor
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#1 posted 488 days ago
Nice work and the gift couldn’t go to a more deserving guy!
-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0
Dick, & Barb Cain
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#2 posted 488 days ago
I’m sorry I haven’t been around as much lately. I’ve been busy spinning my wheels.
Your you’re really getting proficiently better at this. Nice!
Congrats on your gift.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
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#3 posted 488 days ago
Great box I love the hinges!!!! You could get a real fancy Marking tool from
Lee Valley, and retire the spoon!!!!
-- Bob Kenosha Wi.
NormG
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#4 posted 488 days ago
Wonderful hinges. I really like the various designs
-- Norman
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#5 posted 488 days ago
I really enjoy seeing this come together! Thanks for taking the time to show us! :)
Sheila
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ellen35
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#6 posted 488 days ago
Your hinges are still the best, Mike.
Love the kindness of LJs – that LV card will come in handy.
-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
stefang
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#7 posted 488 days ago
I love those new hinges Mike. They go perfectly with the stripes and they are unique and add a lot to the overall look. I hope you get something nice from Lee Valley. They have a lot of great stuff.
-- Mike, American in Norway
Porchfish
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#8 posted 488 days ago
I like the hinges Mike, anyone who makes such good use of poplar is high on my list ! And please don’t retire the spoon ! I concur with “stefang” on Lee Valley, lots of stuff made in the USA too ! Keep em’ coming Mike !
-- some men see things that are and wonder why, I dream of things that never were and ask why not .... rfk
Dennisgrosen
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#9 posted 488 days ago
nice hinges Mike but that wonderfull card need a beautyfull frame too :-)
take care
Dennis
moonls
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#10 posted 488 days ago
It takes a creative mind and woodworking skill to create your distinctive hinges. Great job and thanks for sharing!
-- Lorna, Cape Cod
BritBoxmaker
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#11 posted 488 days ago
We all do them differently but your hinge style is a joy to behold, Mike.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
Jim Jakosh
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#12 posted 488 days ago
Cool box. Mike…........Nice going!!!!!!
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!
ratchet
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#13 posted 488 days ago
Mike; You are now my Maestro of hingemaking! Well done.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
lew
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#14 posted 488 days ago
Love the specialized tool, Mike!
Lew
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littlecope
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#15 posted 487 days ago
Thanks Everybody…
I’m just a Happy Man, amusing himself… :)
-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
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