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Brian Knop
05-03-2020, 5:53 PM
Need to location the hinges for the slant top on the Secretary desk I'm making and I really don't want to screw it up. I little advise from someone who has made one would be appreciated.
Thabks

Mark Rainey
05-03-2020, 6:46 PM
Mortised hinges, allowing center of barrel to be 1/32 inch beyond edge. 432159432160432161432162
Total gap 1/16 inch ( Two hinges )

Richard Coers
05-03-2020, 9:59 PM
The best way to do this is to make a mock up. As with any butt hinge, you don't want it too tight near the hinge so you make sure not to get a binding situation. We have no idea what kind of hinge you are using, so advice will just be guess work.

Brian Knop
05-04-2020, 11:03 PM
Hinges are from Horton and Brass look just like the ones Mark shows. But I think a mock up is a good idea.