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Hard to find hinges
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:33 pm
by linn_chris43
Does anyone know where I can find hinges like this? They are a butt hinge with an 3/8" offset. Used on all of my avion under seat storage compartments. They are nice since they mount underneath and inline with 3/8" plywood. I can't find them anywhere and I need a couple more.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:36 pm
by Overdrive
You could take regular ones in to a metal shop and ask them to put them on a metal sheet brake.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:39 am
by linn_chris43
Yes, and I have the capability to bend, but all of the piano hinges I found don't have enough width to bend.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:33 pm
by Sawmiller
I found one. Eight inches long from a 68 Avion. I am looking for the other one I thought I had two.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:39 pm
by Sawmiller
I have a few more with a one inch flat on each side. Should be enough to bend.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:42 pm
by Sawmiller
Sorry one side is shorter. Thought they were the same.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:14 pm
by Sawmiller
If any of these hinges would be of help let me know.
I'll be glad to send them to you.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:05 pm
by linn_chris43
Sawmiller, thanks for the offer. Hopefully I can find a matching pair, otherwise I might make some. I took some from a storage compartment to make my dinette furniture, so I'm not in a super hurry. I'll keep yours in mind if I don't find anything.
Re: Hard to find hinges
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:07 pm
by linn_chris43
This is the dinette set I'm making for our Avion.