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Title: Barrel Hinges?
Post by: Joe Messinger on September 11, 2006, 07:20:06 AM

Hello,

I read about the use of "Barrel Hinges" for flap and elevator attachment but  I am not sure just what they are.  I've looked through Tower's hinge inventory and find nothing listed.  I have also checked Brodak's catalog and there's no barrel hinges there.

Perhaps someone can explain just what a barrel hinge is?

Thanks,

Joe

Title: Re: Barrel Hinges?
Post by: Bill Little on September 11, 2006, 07:21:44 AM

Quote from: Joe Messinger on September 11, 2006, 07:20:06 AM

Hello,

I read about the use of "Barrel Hinges" for flap and elevator attachment but  I am not sure just what they are.  I've looked through Tower's hinge inventory and find nothing listed.  I have also checked Brodak's catalog and there's no barrel hinges there.

Perhaps someone can explain just what a barrel hinge is?

Thanks,

Joe

Hi Joe,

That's the term that was given to the regular nylon hinges that are joined by wire pins many years ago in a Galaxay far, far away!   n~

Bill <><

Title: Re: Barrel Hinges?
Post by: Tom Dugan on September 11, 2006, 07:51:50 AM

I thought this was a "Barrel Hinge."

Title: Re: Barrel Hinges?
Post by: Ron King on September 11, 2006, 09:30:03 AM

Quote from: TJDNC on September 11, 2006, 07:51:50 AM

I thought this was a "Barrel Hinge."

We have always just called those "hinge points", since that's what Robart named them years ago. They work great but are a royal PITA to get aligned properly. Not only do you worry about vertical and horizontal alignment, they can also rotate slightly and drive you nuts as the epoxy sets up.  **)

Title: Re: Barrel Hinges?
Post by: RC Storick on September 11, 2006, 09:41:16 AM

Quote from: TJDNC on September 11, 2006, 07:51:50 AM

I thought this was a "Barrel Hinge."

(http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1796.0;id=1842;image)

I would not use this type hinge if I were you!