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great job, actually made one myself from the same plans years ago, with some modifications particularly on the lid. Incorporated cedar in the lid but ended up a lot heavier than i would have liked. Been in the process of making another two, basically the same, but need to change the lid. Like how yours turned out but not sure on the type hinges used other than the support ones on each end. Are they just some type of cabinet hinge for added support? Thanks
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(07-08-2019, 12:13 PM)meanderawl Wrote: not sure on the type hinges used other than the support ones on each end. Are they just some type of cabinet hinge for added support? Thanks
Yeah, they don't make the hinges used in the original design anymore - at least not that I could find. It took me a while to find some I felt would work. I ended up using
these from Lee Valley...
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Thanks for the hinge info. btw, the two chests that i'm kinda working on now are wedding presents for two of the kids. Only problem is they both got married five years ago! Oh, this younger generation, just don't seem to understand, good things take time.
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(07-09-2019, 06:06 PM)meanderawl Wrote: Thanks for the hinge info. btw, the two chests that i'm kinda working on now are wedding presents for two of the kids. Only problem is they both got married five years ago! Oh, this younger generation, just don't seem to understand, good things take time.
I have a friend who has taken several years to get his daughters' hope chest to it's current unfinished state....
Good luck! I hope you'll post some pics when they're finished...
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