CONTINUOUS HINGES

[msc]

I am trying to build a few small trinket boxes and I have used 6 inch piano hinges . but now I cant seem to find them anywhere I have found 12 inch and 4 1/2 inch but no 6 inch anyone have any ideas

[Jim Heinbuch]

Lee Valley has some "piano" hinges in metric that are brass and small. You might want to check them out. It would come from Canada, but hey, that's where I live.

[Limbojim]

You can also take piano hinges that are longer than you need and cut them down to the desired length. You can use a hacksaw or something similar for small ones or even a chop saw for larger ones. Simply clean the edges with some sand paper and good to go.

[jHop]

sometimes it's cheaper to buy an uber-long piano hinge and simply hack off the amount you need. just remember to clean up the edges of both the part you need and the remaining source. Check a local hardware store for a 24 inch (or equivalent) length, and "stock up."

[Rick LoDico]

The big box stores also sell piano hinge in longer lengths.

[tim0625]

Buy the long hinge and use a 4.5" grinder with a thin cut off wheel. It will make quick and neat work of it. I use a full face shield in case it binds because if bound badly enough, these wheels will shatter.

[TimV]

I buy the long lenths too. I cut it with a hacksaw between the pin portions of each side, then use a small file to remove burrs. One final thing I like to do is use a pin punch and dimple the last section of hinge portion. This helps keep the pin from sliding.