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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
By Nick Walgen
Hinges may seem to be a no-brainer when it comes to a woodworking project, but they really are important. How do you select the right hinge for your project. You'd be surprised by the variety of hinge hardware. They vary by size, by weight and by shape. They are available in a variety of materials, such as brass and steel. They range in style from small, delicate and simple to heavy and ornate. Of course you would not use the same hinge on a delicate jewelry box as you would for the exterior doors on a trucking garage.You may not have thought about it, but the direction your door opens can be confusing, rather like the stage directions stage right and stage left. If a door opens away from you to your right side, you need right-side hinges. If it opens away from you toward your left side, you need left hinges.While most hinges can be mounted in either direction, some are for use in a single direction. For instance, a loose-pin hinge, used on hanging doors, the pin must be kept at the top. In selecting a hinge, think about how much of it will show. For a dresser or cabinet, you may want its design to show. Other hinges can be simpler or even hidden.Among the most common hinge in use today is a butt hinge, which is used for mounting doors on structures and on furniture. This is a fairly simple hinge, while the ball-bearing hinge is fairly complex and is used for exterior doors. The ball-bearing hinge is permanently lubricated so it can withstand a lot of use. Another variety of hinge is the pivot hinge, which can be found in recessed doors. It can be used without a door frame. There are also double-acting hinges that can move in either direction for folding doors. These are just a few of the many types of hinges available. When you go to a hardware store, you will be astounded by the variety on hand. If you have any questions about which ones to select, ask hardware store personnel, who will be happy to assist you. You can also search for hinges online by using your favorite search engine.Installing a hinge is a fairly easy task. Simply read and follow the directions on the package. If more than one hinge is needed, be sure to space them evenly. Also read the packaging to find out if the hinge needs to be lubricated and how to do it. Gather all the parts you need before you start. Hinges are not often thought of until you need them. But if you take a few minutes to examine the many types that are available, you will be astounded at the variety.Nick Walgen's short articles can be found on lots of web publications related to woodwork routing and woodworking jigs. You might see his work on woodwork jigs at http://www.insidewoodworking.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Walgen by: Router Table Depot 
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