msc Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Heinbuch Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbojim Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 The big box stores also sell piano hinge in longer lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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