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Looking for a heavy duty black Piano hinge ranging any where between 12" and 18"

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extendedplayarcade:

does anyone know where i can get a metal piano hinge for my cocktail table?  No shorter than 12" no longer than 18"

 I did a few searches but can't find one I want.  A heavy duty one would be nice with no sharp edges.  It would be great if people have bought the one they are linking me too see it is really difficult for me to know what some of these websites i found are saying seeing I don't have a degree in piano hinges.

my build is here http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=111822.0

thanks in advance

Green Giant:

Home depot doesn't carry the right size?  I know they have 4 or 5 different sizes at home depot.

extendedplayarcade:

The one I saw looked exactly like the flimsy I already have and do not like

I will try and take a photo and post it

Also at home depot they are like 45inche long. Mine is cut but gets all messed up

Thanks for the reply


--- Quote from: Green Giant on August 10, 2011, 05:12:26 pm ---Home depot doesn't carry the right size?  I know they have 4 or 5 different sizes at home depot.

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TopJimmyCooks:

you could try www.mcmaster.com

Pretty much any piano hinge is a cut to length affair.  I use an angle grinder with an abrasive cut off wheel.  For neatness, I try to cut at a knuckle joint.  the pin will not come out on it's own but if you're concerned you can peen the end of it with a nail set and hammer. 

If you use all the screw holes those hardware store hinges are plenty strong.  if you're worried, countersink the holes and use bigger screws at the ends of the hinge. 

the only application where I would be wary is when a direct pull out load is applied to the screws, I.e. some load is hung underneath the hinge. 


TopJimmyCooks:

Hardware aisle.  They come in chrome or brass.  They are easy to spray paint if you need black.

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