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StevieB

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Hi All - I have checked the 'suppliers' dropbox list but not really been able to find what I want from there, so asking here for recommendations.

I have spent so little time in the workshop over the last 6 months that I decided to grab a rainy afternoon this weekend and make something, just to keep me going. Sorted out some maple offcuts and a bit of walnut (I think) veneer and made a small box. Nothing special, approx 18cm square and 5cm deep as that was the size of the offcuts. I then wanted to hinge it and realised I had no small brass hinges. I make boxes as my 'go to' thing when I want some hands-on time, but the last few have all had lift off lids.

Can I remember where I last bought hinges from? Can I heck. I did look at Brusso ones from CHT, but they are far too expensive for a little offcuts box like this. So does anyone have a supplier of good quality brass hinges at a sensible price? Looking for approx 25-30mm long, each leaf to be no more than 10mm.

I did find some at http://www.nichelocks.com although I have no idea of quality, but they do not seem to sell a suitable catch for the front of the box. If I can get both from the same supplier that would be better. Not keen to take a punt on e-bay or amazon etc

Any recommendations appreciated!
 
Nichelocks are a good company.

I have lots of very nice small hinges suitable for your purposes and you are very welcome to have some.

Cheers

Roger
 
Thanks Roger - that is very kind of you, but I will give nichelocks a try first - I want a supplier that I can go back to (I will write them down this time!) or I will face the same issue next time I make a box.

My middle son has already laid claim to this one after having seen it, which makes me suspect I will now have to make 2 more for my other sons!
 
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