The Box Boy
Simple Wooden Hinges
By The Box Boy
April 2007
I recently wanted to experiment with wooden hinges for an unusual box I was making.
After reading Roger Gifkins excellent article (available for free download from www.gifkins.com.au/SingleActionWoodenHinge.pdf), I decided that I really did not want to work to the precision required for Roger’s method.
The method detailed below demonstrates how easy it is to make wooden hinges without a great deal of precision. The technique involves making a set of individual hinge fingers and then assembling them to make the completed hinge. An added bonus is that two or more contrasting timbers can be used to give a unique feel to the hinges (as in the photo of the completed box).
I make no claim to originality. These hinges are so simple to make that there must be others who have or are using this technique.
Simple Wooden Hinges
By The Box Boy
April 2007
I recently wanted to experiment with wooden hinges for an unusual box I was making.
After reading Roger Gifkins excellent article (available for free download from www.gifkins.com.au/SingleActionWoodenHinge.pdf), I decided that I really did not want to work to the precision required for Roger’s method.
The method detailed below demonstrates how easy it is to make wooden hinges without a great deal of precision. The technique involves making a set of individual hinge fingers and then assembling them to make the completed hinge. An added bonus is that two or more contrasting timbers can be used to give a unique feel to the hinges (as in the photo of the completed box).
I make no claim to originality. These hinges are so simple to make that there must be others who have or are using this technique.