How to add a hinge to my replica of a Altoids tin.

Before you read this you will need to read my instructable on how to make a Altoids tin replica.
Heres the link.

MATERIALS

My replica of an Altoids tin completed
Paper clip
Soldering kit
scisors

Step 1 Modifying

First the paper clip and tin need to be "modified"
Use pliers to stretch out the paper clip.
The use scissors to cut of the side marked in the picture.
Also drill a hole where the little image note tell you.

Comments

[littlebastard]

or, you could buy some altoids

[mg0930mg]

No, why buy when you can make for less....

[littlebastard]

99 cent store

[mg0930mg]

This is less than that.

[insaynefreek]

but you get mints with it and you dont have to make it, the best part is that its REAL

[mg0930mg]

Get over it.
This site is for making things. If he wants to make a replica of a tin, that is what he wants to do.....

[littlebastard]

its also flimsier, and not painted, the edges aren't rolled like the ones on altoid tins, and im all for DIY but some things were done best the first time