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Butt Hinges

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The first job after putting the cutlery out of sight and therefore all existence was replacing the hinges to get a full 180 degrees for the case to open.Looking on eBay I managed to grab a pair for £1.79 inc postage and got the bonus of giggling at them being called Butt Hinges.

Butt HingesButt Hinges
After removing a bit of fabric that covered over the interior join, I realised the old hinges were attached with folded over teeth. Time to safely remove the old hinges.After removing a bit of fabric that covered over the interior join, I realised the old hinges were attached with folded over teeth. Time to safely remove the old hinges.
One screwdriver to the finger later, I fetched some work gloves. One screwdriver to the finger later, I fetched some work gloves.
One side done, just three more to goOne side done, just three more to go
Range of motion on the old hinges.Range of motion on the old hinges.
I didn't order the right size but honestly, I was thinking so much about whether you would hinge a butt along the x or the y axis that I don't care.I didn't order the right size but honestly, I was thinking so much about whether you would hinge a butt along the x or the y axis that I don't care.
Hinges fitted and scale testing. A 40x40mm base of dwarves takes on a 28mm Frostgrave chronomancer.Hinges fitted and scale testing. A 40x40mm base of dwarves takes on a 28mm Frostgrave chronomancer.

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2022-07-12 Your project has been visited by the unofficial Hobby Hangout. Huzza!

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