Small piano hinge - where to buy

[asj1]

Small piano hinge - where to buy

I need to buy a small length of narrow piano hinge ( it is going into the edge of 10mm ply), or some sort of hinge where both parts can screw into the back of the door and upright. Any idea of a suitable on-line supplier?

Regards

 

[steve_cronin]

Baseline Marine Products

www.baselinehardware.co.uk

Parts nos 9440- 45

Steve Cronin

 

[MacW]

Re: Small piano hinge - where to buy

Screwing anything into the edge of ply is generally not a good idea `cos it won`t hold the screws for long. Nip into B&Q and take a look at all their range of hinges. I seem to remember some kind of hinge where the hinge head (round, not like a piano hinge) has a long screw thread which will bite right into the ply. Either that or first glue and screw a strip of hardwood down each edge, then use double threaded screws ( like self tappers ) through that strip and into the ply,for a more permanent job.B&Q also have piano hinge in various materials including brass, but make sure that the actual hinge pin is also brass,not steel which will, o
ver time,rust and stain.
No connection of course, but it is a handy place
Pete

 

[silvertop]

Re: Small piano hinge - where to buy

Hi
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[pappaecho]

Re: Small piano hinge - where to buy

Dont use B&Q hinges as they are brass coated steel. I used one for a locker and after 3 years the hinge seized. Ok for pianos in the dry but definitely not for boats!