Wood hinges

I built a small cabinet with a door so I needed some hinges so I thought I would try make some wood hinges for the door. They will be made all of wood including the hinge pin. They are very strong and work well. I will show you step by step how I built them. In my wood pile I had some Brazilian cherry stair treads. I like the look of cherry and since it is a hardwood I thought they would work well for the hinges. They will be cut to a width of 3.5". I used my table saw sled to cut the blocks…

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Learn how to use sandpaper to round the edges on a wooden hinge for your woodworking projects.

Prototype in recycled pine I found a stack of wood on the side of the road, a futon frame (I think) and some pine. A Viking chest (inspired by the...

The Wood Knack: Viking Chest: Part 2, practicing wood hinges

I'm experimenting with wooden hinges. I want to use a piano style hinge to connect the two plates of a tortilla press by gluing it into a hinge mortise. I'm...

You can use metal hinges on the box, but I prefer to make my own out of the woods I’m using. You can use scrap wood to make them, and it’s just a few more cuts with the scroll saw. But it’s worth it to have perfectly matching hinges for your box! Rough out the hinges. Start by making two photocopies of the right view h

When it comes time to upgrade a front door, build new kitchen cabinets, or even fix a toy box, homeowners have a wide range of hinge styles to choose from.