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What is this kind of hinge called?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I don't recall for sure where I got this. I get a lot of my hardware and such from an industrial closeout place that handles damaged freight, damaged packaging, and more, and sells this kind of stuff by the pound. Probably how I got this as I often load up on anything in their bins that looks interesting.

As a result I don't know how to find more. I've found it's an easy way to mount a door or lid or whatever without any sort of hinge mortising, and it allows me to go into the long grain side on both pieces. Very handy. Now I want more. :)

I told it to attach an image but I don't see it in the preview. If it isn't here give me a few minutes to try again.

Thanks!

- Jon
 
#8 · (Edited by Moderator)
:) I think "blind hinge" played it best. :)

I didn't know my first post would be held up for approval by an admin, so when I posted this and then tried to see if the photo was there the post wasn't even there. And dinner was waiting so I dropped it. Later I looked into it and learned that apparently posting photos never works from mobile devices. That's fun. And no mobile app, either. And my computer is down (the power input on the machine is broken, obscure part, won't be working any time soon) so I guess I won'tbe posting photos for a while.

So let's try it this way: this hinge is either L-shaped or Z-shaped depending on your perspective. One side is flat while the other side is an L, like a small piece of angle iron. I've seen them used for doors on cheap particle board furniture so no hinge mortise is needed. I like that idea for some utility cabinets and such that I am making.

Thanks!
 
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