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Step 5Hinge and Clasp
I picked up a set of hinges and some fancy clasps from the hard ware store. I got 1" by 1
brass hinges and small brass clasps, i forget the name and dimensions.
Install the hinges as you see fit. I placed mine 1/2 inch in from each end in the back. I tried to place the worst looking side in back and got lucky enough that one of the random nail holes was covered up. I don't know where that came from.
I found it easier to place the top hinges on first. Line up hinge where you want it, punch hole with scribe and using a small drill bit (1/16 inch) drill a pilot hole. Then screw in and repeat for the next hole and hinge. Then with the top done it was easy to locate the hinge screw holes for the bottom.
The latch was done in a similar manner.
brass hinges and small brass clasps, i forget the name and dimensions.
Install the hinges as you see fit. I placed mine 1/2 inch in from each end in the back. I tried to place the worst looking side in back and got lucky enough that one of the random nail holes was covered up. I don't know where that came from.
I found it easier to place the top hinges on first. Line up hinge where you want it, punch hole with scribe and using a small drill bit (1/16 inch) drill a pilot hole. Then screw in and repeat for the next hole and hinge. Then with the top done it was easy to locate the hinge screw holes for the bottom.
The latch was done in a similar manner.
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