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Why is it that everytime I hang a box lid with hinges it comes out #*%@ crooked?!? I know there has GOT to be a better way to get it straight! HELP ME UNDERSTAND!

-- If you don't work, you don't eat!.....Garland, TX

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Michael Murphy home \| projects \| blog 448 posts in 1176 days #1 posted 1134 days ago	Mortised in Butt Hinges? Use a little 5 minute epoxy to stick the hinges in place before screwing them down. Not enough to make a mess but enought to tack the hinge leaves to the mortises. Get the box top aligned and hold it there ‘til the glue hardens. Gently open it and drill and install the screws. -- Michael Murphy, Woodland, CA.
Cozmo35 home \| projects \| blog 2138 posts in 1207 days #2 posted 1133 days ago	Thanks Michael! -- If you don't work, you don't eat!.....Garland, TX

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