ear3
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I'm building a coffee table with internal storage accessed via opening up the top as a box lid, with the two halves of the top pivoting off a fixed batten running down the center (pieces still have to be cut down to final size).
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I've never used the SOSS before, but it seems like they'd be perfect for this application to provide a completely concealed hinge. My question is what would the appropriate model be. First is the choice of barrel vs. the regular leaf hinge. I know the barrel hinges are not recommended for vertical or load bearing applications -- the top is going to be around 1 1/2", but the material is reclaimed softwood (cant' tell if it's pine or spruce), so it's relatively light for that thickness. I will also be installing lid stays to hold up the lids when opened and provide a soft close.
If instead I go with the leaf hinge, I'm wondering what size, either the one made for 1 3/8 min. thickness (I think the leaves are 4 5/8 tall), or if I can go one smaller for the ones for 1 1/8 minimum thickness (3 3/4 leaf height). The reason I might consider going slightly smaller is because the reclaimed lumber has some splitting in a few spots, so I'm worried about having too thin of a wall between the hinge and the edge of the board.
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I've never used the SOSS before, but it seems like they'd be perfect for this application to provide a completely concealed hinge. My question is what would the appropriate model be. First is the choice of barrel vs. the regular leaf hinge. I know the barrel hinges are not recommended for vertical or load bearing applications -- the top is going to be around 1 1/2", but the material is reclaimed softwood (cant' tell if it's pine or spruce), so it's relatively light for that thickness. I will also be installing lid stays to hold up the lids when opened and provide a soft close.
If instead I go with the leaf hinge, I'm wondering what size, either the one made for 1 3/8 min. thickness (I think the leaves are 4 5/8 tall), or if I can go one smaller for the ones for 1 1/8 minimum thickness (3 3/4 leaf height). The reason I might consider going slightly smaller is because the reclaimed lumber has some splitting in a few spots, so I'm worried about having too thin of a wall between the hinge and the edge of the board.
