Thomas Jefferson laptop desk hardware

[Randy Hock]

I have been searching for a source for the small brass hinges 3/4 x 1 1/2, lock, and handle that are used in the Jefferson laptop desk. (http://www.finewoodworking.com/fwnpdf/011144064.pdf) I can' t seem to find the hinges in Horton's or White Chapel's online catalogs. Can someone send me in the right direction? I have contacted Lon Schleining via e-mail but have not gotten a response.Thanks.Randy

[Paul Incognito]

Your link asks me to sign it, so I can't see what you're looking for, but here's some 3/4x 1-1/2 hinges.
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001000/6002/Brusso-Small-Box-Hinges-Pair-34-L-x-12-W.aspx

Paul

[dave toney]

Rockler has locks: http://www.rockler.com/c/cabinet-locks-furniture-locks.cfm
Dave

[david brum]

Here's a hinge of appx. the correct size. Look under "F" at the 45 x 20mm hinge. It would measure 1.77 x .78".

[Randy Hock]

I am sorry the PDF was locked. Here's an image of the desk. (http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/images/vc30.jpg)David, I couldn't see the image that you were referring to. Can you try again please.Thank you all for help.

[William Adams]

Maybe these will help?

Hinge:
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/product/03PBRhingeBUTT/206H12P.html
or
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001010/4014/Box-Hinge-112-x-34--Pair.aspx

Handle:
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/product/ARMrsst/3P1P.html

[johnny means]

Thomas Jefferson was a really forward thinking guy to have designed a desk for laptops:D

Seriously though, it really did take me a minute to picture what you were talking about:o

[Randy Hock]

Thanks everyone! This will help a lot. Jefferson was indeed ahead of his time. The processor for his laptop writing desk was cordless and located about two feet above his lap - between his ears! He is thought to have written the Declaration of Independence as he travelled by coach between Monticello and Philadelphia using the original laptop desk. His printer was portable too with many fonts available - quill pens!