These small brass hinges are ideal for hingeing small box lids, and although they don’t have the finish of expensive brass hinges, this is not considered to be a problem, as when mounted, the only portion of the hinge visible is the hinge barrel. ref: http://www.woodworkforums.com/f246/box-bits-114898/#post1079084 pdf: Box Bits 5

Box Bits 5 – Fitting Barbed-Slot Hinges

Games & Hobbies

Video Games

Other Games

Hobbies

Automotive

Aviation

To introduce a circular element into the shaping of these items we will use a hole drilling jig, which will again use the marked centre line (CL) to ensure that both sides of the stock are evenly matched. These holes should be drilled on a drill press, and may be attempted using stop blocks and more »

Box Bits 8 – Advanced Lifts and Pulls

There’s always a need for lid lifts and draw pulls when making boxes and small cabinets. Due to their small size, to make them individually is quite difficult and depending on the machines used, a little bit on the dangerous side of things. So, here’s a system that will enable you to mill and shape multiple more »

Box Bits 7 – Lid Lifts and Drawer Pulls

Mitre Keys are a necessary strengthening method for mitred box corners, as well as being an aesthetic addition to the overall box presentation.The extra strength is required due to the small end grain gluing surface provided by mitred corners and the increased strength comes from the extra glue surface provided by the mitre keys and the slots cut into the carcass more »

Box Bits 6 – Mitre Keys

You’ve separated the lid from the carcass, and trued up and sanded the bottom of the lid and the top of the carcass, and everything is all square and ship-shape. Now comes the problem of accurately mounting the b ref: http://www.woodworkforums.com/f246/box-bits-114898/#post1079084 pdf: Box Bits 4

Box Bits 5 – Fitting Barbed-Slot Hinges

Download our free app to listen on your phone