Brass chain stay for box lids
By trapping the couplings in a small block, the attachment points remain hidden.
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Make a Box with a Built-in Hinge
Splined miters and a flip-top lid add character to a simple project
Read moreHinge mortise jig for boxes
Fitting hinges is one of the greatest challenges for new boxmakers, but this jig helps get perfectly matching hinge mortises on both the box and its lid.
Read moreHow to cut fast, accurate hinge mortises
The key is to build a routing template around the hinge itself
Read moreWorkshop Tip: Drill bit locates knife hinges on curved cabinets
Insert a drill bit through the pivot hole in one half of the hinge, hold it agains tthe front edge, and scribe.
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