A question about hinges

[Grumpy John]

I want to hinge a piece of board so that it can fold back on itself, but be totally flat when the board is open.
Can this be done?

When the board is open I need the the topline to be flat i.e. nothing protruding above the board.
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The board needs to be able to fold completely back on itself.
Hinge 3.jpg

[nine fingers]

Grumpy, You need a sewing cabinet hinge , also can up with Brass lock type table hinge. John.

[Grumpy John]

Grumpy, You need a sewing cabinet hinge , also can up with Brass lock type table hinge. John.

Where would be the best place to get these hinges from?

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[aldav]

If I understand what you are trying to achieve I would suggest you look at a Soss hinge. Other manufacturers also make them, Hafele is one, and they are made in all different sizes. They would be mounted in a recess cut in to the side of the boards. See these pics., is this what you're looking for? When the boards were together in the closed position some of the hinge would stand proud on the joining edge.
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/attac...e-89190546.jpg
http://images.sdslondon.co.uk/img/up.../1/l_32038.jpg

Hope this helps.

Cheers, David

[Enfield Guy]

What he said.

[jchappo]

Also known as a butlers hinge.
They use them on the flaps in pub bars

[AlexS]

See Graeme Brown Antiques, No. 773 in their catalogue.

I prefer these hinges to Soss hinges for this application, and they're probably cheaper.

[Grumpy John]

If I understand what you are trying to achieve I would suggest you look at a Soss hinge. Other manufacturers also make them, Hafele is one, and they are made in all different sizes. They would be mounted in a recess cut in to the side of the boards. See these pics., is this what you're looking for? When the boards were together in the closed position some of the hinge would stand proud on the joining edge.
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/attac...e-89190546.jpg
http://images.sdslondon.co.uk/img/up.../1/l_32038.jpg

Hope this helps.

Cheers, David

Thanks David, it looks like the sewing table hinge will do the job. The Woodworking Talk Site wouldn't let me in .

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[Grumpy John]

See Graeme Brown Antiques, No. 773 in their catalogue.

I prefer these hinges to Soss hinges for this application, and they're probably cheaper.

Page 57, stop flap hinge .

[nine fingers]

Grumpy john, you made the right choice. John ( i'm grumpy some days too)

[Ruddy]

Hi Grumpy John,
I got a pair of these a couple oF weeks ago from Goods and Chattels in Queensland.
They are not butler hinges but are called stopper hinges which give the full 180 degrees movement. They were quite good quality and were about $19 a pair. Service was prompt.

[aldav]

Hi Grumpy John. I'm not a member of that forum, yet I had no trouble accessing the picture, because of how I searched. Stupid isn't it, they deny you access unless you come through the back door!

Searching by image, a powerful search tool!!

Sorry you couldn't link to the image, but at least you've found what you wanted! And at a good price too!

Cheers, David.