Box Hardware anyone?

One solution is to darken the brass by chemically aging it. Use this web site.
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/tech/antique_brass.shtml

-- Thuan

Try http://www.vandykes.com/ for all kinds of hinges. They also specialize in Victorian Period hardware and stuff like that.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Try Lee Valley reasonable prices, wide selection.
Try searching keywords: wrought iron, cast iron, linished, Victorian reproduction.
or Brusso second mortgage prices, but absolutely top flight hardware.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Ball and Ball , Whitechapel

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Funny, I almost forgot I started this thread. Thanks for all the advice from everyone! I tell you, this is still frustrating to me. I searched all of these sites and am still having trouble finding hardware I like for small boxes. A lot of these sites have hardware for larger cabinets and doors and such, but when they get to the small box hardware, it’s back to polished brass or nickel plated or just plain shiny… And the prices for some of this stuff??? I mean, I have a hard time paying more for a hasp than I’m paying for the rest of the materials that go into the box…

So, I think I will try Thuan’s idea of chemically aging brass hardware myself. I will keep monitoring this thread however, should someone find some other choices for small box hardware. Thanks again everyone!

-- Sgt_Lobo -- Montgomery, AL

what about making your own—see Mark DeCou's blog

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

That might be one of the reason so many folks started building wooden hardware.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

No one has mentioned the big one, Rockler.

-- The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle

Have you thought of making your own wooden hinges and closure devices? It works, just takes a little time and practice.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

I feel confident that I could build my own wooden hinges. As far as closures go, that is one that I am shying away from. I am waiting untill I build a project that only requires hinges and then I will give them a go.

For my recent project, I actually ended up going with Douglas’s solution of Lee Valley. They had a slightly better selection than many of the others and I found a brass clasp with a “tumbled” finish that I actually liked. I then chose those barrel hinges that are for the most part hidden. Can’t wait till they arrive so I can finish this box!

-- Sgt_Lobo -- Montgomery, AL

Check this one out.

-- -** 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

Love LV/Veritas. Good luck, Sarge!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.