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THE TOOLBOX

INSTALLING THE HINGES

In this video, I’ll show you how to hinge the lid on the toolbox. This is a slightly different installation to what is done traditionally. Because with these hinges, we’re aiming to make the lid stop at 95 degrees, without the aid of any additional mechanisms.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to clean and refine the hinge
    - How to layout the hinge mortice
    - How to fit the hinge
    - How to refine the fit

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Clean Hinges
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Now that the lid is removed, it’s time to install the hinges. While this is something we’ve covered in the cabinet project, the method of installation we are adopting here differs slightly. Because this time, we’ll be installing the hinges in such a way that the lid stops at 95 degrees.

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How to Install Hinges
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Want to learn how to install hinges cleanly and accurately? This video will show you how.

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How to Hinge a Door
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Hinging a door is slightly different to hinging a box lid. Watch this video to learn why.

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