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Al Launier
06-05-2014, 7:55 AM
I recently purchased a set of Quadrant hinges (http://www.rockler.com/solid-brass-quadrant-hinges-pair ) for a box I’m making. I have installed the hinges to the point where I now need to mortise the box & lid for the stops. The depth of mortise will be much deeper in the box (approx. 1 ½” deep) than in the lid (approx. ¼”). The curved stop is 1/16” thick x 3/16" W x 1 13/16" long O/A.

I’ve searched the Internet for information on installing Quadrant hinges, but each shies away from the part dealing directly with the mortise for the stop.

Since I don’t have a router bit, or end mill that small of a dia. or length, I was thinking of drilling a series of 5/64” dia. holes connected next to each other & angled back, then using a hack saw blade, or jig saw blade, to manually saw though the holes to open up the slot. This seems to be a crude way to do this. I’m tempted to simply not install the stop, but am concerned that if the lid is accidently opened too far that may “pop” the hinge as the screws (steel) are very small (#2?), and I really don’t want to install a chain stop.

Is there a better way to mortise for the stop?

Also, what is the purpose of the hole in the stop? Is it for a short cross pin to keep it from falling out?

PS: I've looked at the RotoZip bits, but am not confident they would work well, especially for that dia. & depth.

Mike Henderson
06-05-2014, 1:58 PM
Take a look here (http://www.mikes-woodwork.com/QuadrantHinges.htm).

Mike

Jim Koepke
06-05-2014, 3:03 PM
Mike,

Great tutorial. These hinges may be of use for some of my projects.

Interesting thing in the write up at the Rockler site:



Available in large and small sizes. Made in USA.:)

Technical Details:
Solid ...
Strong...
Each ...
Crafted ...
Large ...
Large ...
Small ...
Small ...
A deep ...
Made in China.:eek:


I recall a Usa Japan, didn't know there was also one in China.

jtk