EXTRUDED BRASS FLATBACK BUTT HINGES PAGE 205

EXTRUDED BRASS FLATBACK BUTT HINGES PAGE 205

ese hinges are sold individually.

Size: 4” x 3” PRODUCT SIZE Size: 4” x 2 5/8”

Polished 205HG1P All products are shown full Polished 205HD1P
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.
Un nished 205HG1 Un nished 205HD1

Size: 3” x 2” Size: 3” x 1 5/8” Size: 2 1/2” x 2”
Polished
Un nished 205HS1P Polished 205H1P Polished 205H63P
205HS1
Un nished 205H1 Un nished 205H63

Our English extruded brass butt hinges cover the range from large architectural sizes down to the smallest cabinet sizes. e
design and manufacturing is uniform across all sizes. e extruded section is milled and drilled for smooth operation and very
long life. e architectural sizes o er a cost e ective alternative to quality American door hinges. ese hinges are fully capable
of supporting the heaviest of doors and are historically appropriate. Undrilled hinges are shown on page 248.

PAGE 206 EXTRUDED BRASS FLATBACK BUTT HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.
Undrilled hinge blanks are shown on page 248.

Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 3/8” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/8”
Polished 206H2P Polished 206H3P
Polished 206H40P Un nished 206H2 Un nished 206H3

Un nished 206H40

Size: 2” x 1 1/2” Size: 2” x 1 1/4” Size: 2” x 1 1/8” Size: 2” x 7/8”
Polished 206H5P Polished 206H6P Polished 206H7P Polished 206H8P
Un nished 206H5 Un nished 206H6 Un nished 206H7 Un nished 206H8

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Size: 1 1/2” x 7/8” Size: 1 1/2” x 3/4” Size: 1” x 5/8”
Polished 206H11P Polished 206H12P Polished 206H14P
Un nished 206H11 Un nished 206H12 Un nished 206H14

EXTRUDED BRASS FLATBACK BUTT HINGES PAGE 207

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 8

Size: 2” x 1 1/4”

Polished brass 207H91P

Polished chrome 207H91PC

Code 8 Satin nickel 207H91SN

Code 8 Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” PRODUCT SIZE
Polished brass 207H90P
Size: 3” x 1 5/8” Polished chrome 207H90PC All products are shown full
Satin nickel 207H90SN size over a 1/4” grid pattern.
Polished brass 207H89P

Polished chrome 207H89PC

Satin nickel 207H89SN Code 8 Code 8

Code 8 Size: 1 1/4” x 1” Size: 1 1/2” x 1”

Size: 1” x 1” Polished brass Polished brass
207H93P 207H92P
Polished brass
207H94P Polished chrome Polished chrome
207H93PC 207H92PC
Polished chrome
207H94PC Satin nickel Satin nickel
207H93SN 207H92SN
Satin nickel
207H94SN

SWAGED & FLATBACK HINGES. e design of our English atback hinges is also the direct

We carry both swaged and atback hinges in all consequence of past manufacturing methods, though in

sizes for both cabinet and architectural applications. their case, a century or more older. e rst English brass

Here follows an explanation of these two outwardly butt hinges were hand tted and nished sand castings. To

similar hinge types. e traditional English hinge compensate for the brittleness of this material, the hinges

is a atback design while the traditional American Flatback hinge were made as thick as possible within the limits of the
hinge is a swaged style. e American swaged form particular hinge size. e atback design allows the

is the result of a manufacturing tradition that thickness of each hinge leaf to be close to half the diameter

extends back to the early part of the last century. of the hinge barrel. Even though hinges are no longer sand

en, as now, by far the bulk of American hinges cast, the pro le of the modern English hinge remains the

were formed of sheet material. e practicalities of same as it was 200 years ago. A subtle detail found in our

forming hinge sections from sheet material generally English butt hinges is the tapering of the leaf. When these

favored the use of thinner material than might Swaged hinge hinges were still cast brass, the greatest weakness was

otherwise be desired and in order to make a where the leaf section meets the barrel. In contrast, the

stronger, more wear resistant product, the barrel of edges of the leaf are under no stress and could be thin, so the

the hinge was enlarged to create bigger bearing surfaces. Standards that hinge makers would taper the leaf away from the barrel.

eventually became de ned by trade and government agencies naturally For any given hinge size, the leaf thickness of a atback hinge will tend

re ected the then current state of technology. So all American hinges to to be greater and the barrel diameter smaller than the equivalent swaged

this day, however they are manufactured, still bear the characteristics of hinge. Your choice between these two hinge types should ultimately be

an economical, mass produced product. Our American made swaged based on taste and period. e atback hinges with their slender elegant

hinges are milled from solid brass extrusions, rather than folded from barrels should certainly be your choice if you are replicating the avor of

sheet material. is results in a hinge with a more precise t, a much period furniture, while the more imposing barrels of the swaged hinges

longer life and far better nish. suit heavier late 19th and 20th century styles.

PAGE 208 HINGES

SIZE

Picking an appropriate hinge for a particular application is

one of the multitude of small decisions the furnituremaker

must make which ultimately makes their work look unmis-

takably their own. As long as one stays within reason, the

choice you make will invariably function quite adequately. As

a set of general rules, a typical cabinet door of between 24”

and 36” will need two hinges. While 2” hinges may suit a

24” door, 2 1/2” hinges might look better on a 36” door, and

a taller door on a wardrobe may warrant 3” hinges. A door

bigger than 36” may also need a third hinge to keep the door

from warping.

Having decided on a hinge length, the choice of hinge width

must be considered. Some woodworkers like to mortise across

the full thickness of the door and try to select a hinge

accordingly. In the instance of a 3/4” thick door, a 1 3/4”

wide hinge will occupy the full width of the mortise. It is

generally better practice to cut a stopped mortise in both the Projection of plain hinge Projection of loose pin hinge

door and the cabinetwork and use a narrower hinge. is not

only looks neater, but provides a positive location in two

planes for the hinge. 1 1/2” hinges work well on 3/4” stock. elements for the user’s attention. ese days, perhaps because we are starved

ey allow a full 1/8” backstop against which the hinge can of contact with quality materials, we like to display them to the best e ect.

be registered. Back when fragile cast hinges were in general If you are reproducing period cabinetwork, your choice should be with

use, a narrower hinge leaf was preferred because it the screws standard nish hinges. ese can be nished along with the surrounding

closer to the hinge barrel and so reduced the unsupported woodwork and will blend unobtrusively.

width of leaf material. If a sense of historical accuracy is

important then choose a 2” x 1 1/4” or 2 1/2” x 1 3/8” hinge. INSTALLATION

e last dimensional choice to be decided upon is the barrel Traditional atback cabinet butt hinges are mortised into the edge of the

diameter. is need not vary much in order to have a door and cabinetwork. We sell these hinges either with or without decora-

signi cant e ect on the visual weight of the hinge. For tive tips. e installation is the same for either type except in one detail.

cabinet hinges, the three common diameters available today Decorative tip hinges are set further forward of the cabinetwork than are

are 7/32”, 1/4”, 5/16”. e choice will depend more on visual their untipped counterparts.

e ect than strength considerations. Slender hinge barrels e plain untipped butt hinge should function without drawing attention

compliment the elegant lines of period furniture. e heft of to itself. It should therefore be tted as shallow as possible, the hinge mortise

much 19 and 20 century cabinetwork can suit hinges of should be cut to a depth that leaves only the barrel of the hinges and a hair

greater visual weight. extra forward of the cabinetwork. e tipped butt hinge must have a full

LOOSE PIN HINGES diameter of its barrel forward of the cabinetwork. is allows the pin to be

is century we have seen the advent of loose pin hinges on removed without interference (see illustrations).

furniture and cabinet work. Originally conceived for For regular butt hinges, set a marking gauge to a measurement taken from

architectural doors and casement windows their removable the edge of the hinge leaf to a point just short of the center of the hinge pin.

hinge pins allow a door to be taken on and o its casework Use this setting to scribe lines on the casework where you have chosen to

quickly and without tools. Perhaps this development serves place the hinge. Next, measure accurately the hinge length and bring

both the cabinetmaker and the user equally well. e cabinet corresponding lines forward to the front of the casework with a square. A

maker gains a little time, while the customer acquires scalpel or other sharp knife is the best marking tool for this layout. Set a

decorative tips at top and bottom of his hinges. ese hinges small router with a sharp 1/4” high-speed steel straight cutter to a depth

suit architectural cabinetwork particularly well as, in e ect, that equals the hinge barrel diameter minus desired door gap with the

they are smaller relatives of standard door hinges and so result divided in half. Waste away the mortise and square up the corners

allow a design continuity throughout a house. eir applica- with a sharp chisel.

bility to furniture use is less historically justi ed and as they Set the door in place and shim it to create equal gaps. Mark lines on the

are built with clearance to allow the pin to be easily door to match those on the casework. Use your existing marking gauge

withdrawn, they are not as precise as their xed pin cousins. setting to mark the vertical lines on the door edge. Set the door in a bench

e voting these days is clearly in favor of loose pin hinges, vise and route the mortises. e door can now be installed. Use only one

but a user needs to be aware that a xed pin hinge without screw per hinge at this time. If the door closes properly, then t the remain-

balls or nials is not lacking any vital part. ing screws. Small adjustments to the depth of the mortise can go a long way

FINISH to compensate for a slightly twisted door. e same technique will work for

roughout most of the 18 and 19 centuries the common installation of a tipped hinge, with the exception of the marking gauge

butt hinge was expected to do its job without drawing setting. For a tipped hinge, the gauge will be set to the inside width of the

attention to itself. Functional elements such as hinges and hinge leaf.

locks were not meant to be in competition with designed

ARCHITECTURAL DOOR HINGES PAGE 209

ese hinges are sold individually.

Globe tip Acorn tip

Cone tip Steeple tip

Code 11

Size: 3” X 3” Many respected American brand name hinges are now manufactured in

Polished brass 209MH1P the Far East and the quality is no longer what it once was. Ours are made
Antiqued brass 209MH1A
in Pennsylvania and the quality of materials, machining and nish are
Polished chrome 209MH1PC better than ever. e hinges are sold individually, complete with button tips
as shown. e decorative tips are sold by the pair to suit one hinge.
Polished nickel 209MH1PN

Satin nickel 209MH1SN

Size: 3 1/2” X 3 1/2” Ball tips Steeple tips

Polished brass 209MH2P Polished brass 209MT1P Polished brass 209MT5P

Antiqued brass 209MH2A Antiqued brass 209MT1A Antiqued brass 209MT5A Lantern tip Urn tip

Polished chrome 209MH2PC Polished chrome 209MT1PC Polished chrome 209MT5PC

Polished nickel 209MH2PN Polished nickel 209MT1PN Polished nickel 209MT5PN

Satin nickel 209MH2SN Satin nickel 209MT1SN Satin nickel 209MT5SN

Size: 4” X 4” Globe tips Urn tips

Polished brass 209MH3P Polished brass 209MT2P Polished brass 209MT6P

Antiqued brass 209MH3A Antiqued brass 209MT2A Antiqued brass 209MT6A

Polished chrome 209MH3PC Polished chrome 209MT2PC Polished chrome 209MT6PC

Polished nickel 209MH3PN Polished nickel 209MT2PN Polished nickel 209MT6PN

Satin nickel 209MH3SN Satin nickel 209MT2SN Satin nickel 209MT6SN

Size: 4 1/2” X 4 1/2” Acorn tips Cathedral tips

Polished brass 209MH4P Polished brass 209MT3P Polished brass 209MT7P
Antiqued brass 209MT3A Antiqued brass 209MT7A Ball tip Cathedral tip
Antiqued brass 209MH4A

Polished chrome 209MH4PC Polished chrome 209MT3PC Polished chrome 209MT7PC

Polished nickel 209MH4PN Polished nickel 209MT3PN Polished nickel 209MT7PN

Satin nickel 209MH4SN Satin nickel 209MT3SN Satin nickel 209MT7SN PRODUCT SIZE
Lantern tips
Size: 5” X 5” Cone tips

Polished brass 209MH5P Polished brass 209MT4P Polished brass 209MT8P All products are

Antiqued brass 209MH5A Antiqued brass 209MT4A Antiqued brass 209MT8A shown full size

Polished chrome 209MH5PC Polished chrome 209MT4PC Polished chrome 209MT8PC over a 1/4” grid.
Polished nickel 209MH5PN Polished nickel 209MT4PN Polished nickel 209MT8PN

Satin nickel 209MH5SN Satin nickel 209MT4SN Satin nickel 209MT8SN

PAGE 210 LOOSE PIN SWAGED CABINET HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually. Additional tip
options for the hinges are shown on the next page.

Code 11 Code 11

Size: 3” x 2 1/2” PRODUCT SIZE Size: 3” x 2”

Polished brass 210AR12P All products are Polished brass 210AR13P
shown full size
Antiqued brass 210AR12A over a 1/4” grid. Antiqued brass 210AR13A

Polished chrome 210AR12PC Polished chrome 210AR13PC

Polished nickel 210AR12PN Polished nickel 210AR13PN

Satin nickel 210AR12SN Satin nickel 210AR13SN

Code 11 Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” Size: 2 1/2” x 2” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 3/4”

Polished brass 210AR8P Polished brass 210AR9P Polished brass 210AR14P

Antiqued brass 210AR8A Antiqued brass 210AR9A Antiqued brass 210AR14A

Polished chrome 210AR8PC Polished chrome 210AR9PC Polished chrome 210AR14PC

Polished nickel 210AR8PN Polished nickel 210AR9PN Polished nickel 210AR14PN

Satin nickel 210AR8SN Satin nickel 210AR9SN Satin nickel 210AR14SN

LOOSE PIN SWAGED CABINET HINGES PAGE 211

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 11 Code 11 Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2” x 2” Size: 2” x 1 3/4” Size: 2” x 1 1/2” Size: 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Polished brass 211AR6P Polished brass 211AR15P Polished brass 211AR16P Polished brass 211AR10P

Antiqued brass 211AR6A Antiqued brass 211AR15A Antiqued brass 211AR16A Antiqued brass 211AR10A

Polished chrome 211AR6PC Polished chrome 211AR15PC Polished chrome 211AR16PC Polished chrome 211AR10PC

Polished nickel 211AR6PN Polished nickel 211AR15PN Polished nickel 211AR16PN Polished nickel 211AR10PN

Satin nickel 211AR6SN Satin nickel 211AR15SN Satin nickel 211AR16SN Satin nickel 211AR10SN

PRODUCT SIZE Our cabinet hinges are made in Pennsylvania, and the quality
matches that of our architectural hinges. e hinges are sold
All products are shown full individually, complete with ball tips. e decorative tips are
size over a 1/4” grid pattern. sold by the pair to suit one hinge.

Button tip Steeple tip Cone tip Urn tip Cathedral tip Ball tip
Polished brass Polished brass Polished brass (Standard no
211AT2P 211AT3P 211AT4P cost tips)
Antiqued brass Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
Polished brass Polished brass 211AT2A 211AT3A 211AT4A
Polished chrome Polished chrome Polished chrome
211BTNP 211AT1P 211AT2PC 211AT3PC 211AT4PC
Polished nickel Polished nickel Polished nickel
Antiqued brass Antiqued brass 211AT2PN 211AT3PN 211AT4PN
Satin nickel Satin nickel Satin nickel
211BTNA 211AT1A 211AT2SN 211AT3SN 211AT4SN

Polished chrome Polished chrome

211BTNPC 211AT1PC

Polished nickel Polished nickel

211BTNPN 211AT1PN

Satin nickel Satin nickel

211BTNSN 211AT1SN

PAGE 212 LOOSE PIN BALL TIP FLATBACK CABINET HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 11 Code 11

Size: 3” x 2” Size: 3” x 1 1/2”

Polished brass Polished brass
212H61BP 212H1BP

Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
212H61BA 212H1BA

Polished chrome Polished chrome
212H61BPC 212H1BPC

Polished nickel Polished nickel
212H61BPN 212H1BPN

Satin nickel Satin nickel
212H61BSN 212H1BSN

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Code 11 Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2 1/2” x 2” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/4”

Polished brass 212H63BP Polished brass 212H40BP Polished brass 212H2BP

Antiqued brass 212H63BA Antiqued brass 212H40BA Antiqued brass 212H2BA

Polished chrome 212H63BPC Polished chrome 212H40BPC Polished chrome 212H2BPC

Polished nickel 212H63BPN Polished nickel 212H40BPN Polished nickel 212H2BPN

Satin nickel 212H63BSN Satin nickel 212H40BSN Satin nickel 212H2BSN

LOOSE PIN BALL TIP FLATBACK CABINET HINGES PAGE 213

ese hinges are sold individually.

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2” x 2” Size: 2” x 1 1/2”
Polished brass 213H64BP Polished brass 213H5BP
Antiqued brass 213H64BA Antiqued brass 213H5BA
Polished chrome 213H64BPC Polished chrome 213H5BPC
Polished nickel 213H64BPN Polished nickel 213H5BPN
Satin nickel 213H64BSN Satin nickel 213H5BSN

Code 11 Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2” x 1 1/4” Size: 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Size: 1 1/2” x 1 1/4”
Polished brass 213H6BP Polished brass 213H66BP
Antiqued brass 213H6BA Polished brass 213H65BP Antiqued brass 213H66BA
Polished chrome 213H6BPC Polished chrome 213H66BPC
Polished nickel 213H6BPN Antiqued brass 213H65BA Polished nickel 213H66BPN
Satin nickel 213H6BSN Satin nickel 213H66BSN
Polished chrome 213H65BPC

Polished nickel 213H65BPN

Satin nickel 213H65BSN

e atback cabinet hinges on these four pages are exclusive to Whitechapel Ltd.
e proportions are better suited to some furniture and cabinet styles than the fatter
barreled swaged types. Please see page 208 for an in-depth discussion of the choices.

PAGE 214 LOOSE PIN URN TIP FLATBACK CABINET HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 11 Code 11

Size: 3” x 2” Size: 3” x 1 1/2”

Polished brass Polished brass
214H61FP 214H1FP

Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
214H61FA 214H1FA

Polished chrome Polished chrome
214H61FPC 214H1FPC

Polished nickel Polished nickel
214H61FPN 214H1FPN

Satin nickel Satin nickel
214H61FSN
214H1FSN

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Code 11 Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2 1/2” x 2” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/4”
Polished brass 214H63FP Polished brass 214H2FP
Antiqued brass 214H63FA Polished brass 214H40FP Antiqued brass 214H2FA
Polished chrome 214H63FPC Polished chrome 214H2FPC
Polished nickel 214H63FPN Antiqued brass 214H40FA Polished nickel 214H2FPN
Satin nickel 214H63FSN Satin nickel 214H2FSN
Polished chrome 214H40FPC

Polished nickel 214H40FPN

Satin nickel 214H40FSN

LOOSE PIN URN TIP FLATBACK CABINET HINGES PAGE 215

ese hinges are sold individually.

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2” x 2” Size: 2” x 1 1/2”
Polished brass 215H64FP Polished brass 215H5FP
Antiqued brass 215H64FA Antiqued brass 215H5FA
Polished chrome 215H64FPC Polished chrome 215H5FPC
Polished nickel 215H64FPN Polished nickel 215H5FPN
Satin nickel 215H64FSN Satin nickel 215H5FSN

Code 11 Code 11 Code 11

Size: 2” x 1 1/4” Size: 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Size: 1 1/2” x 1 1/4”
Polished brass 215H6FP Polished brass 215H66FP
Antiqued brass 215H6FA Polished brass 215H65FP Antiqued brass 215H66FA
Polished chrome 215H6FPC Polished chrome 215H66FPC
Polished nickel 215H6FPN Antiqued brass 215H65FA Polished nickel 215H66FPN
Satin nickel 215H6FSN Satin nickel 215H66FSN
Polished chrome 215H65FPC

Polished nickel 215H65FPN

Satin nickel 215H65FSN

e atback cabinet hinges on these four pages are exclusive to Whitechapel Ltd.
e proportions are better suited to some furniture and cabinet styles than the fatter
barreled swaged types. Please see page 208 for an in-depth discussion of the choices.

PAGE 216 DECORATIVE TIP HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually. ese two decorative
nial tip hinges are from
is English extruded Spain. e screw size is
brass hinge is very small so they are better
heavily built and suited to light duty use.
incorporates bronze
wear washers for
exteended use in high
load applications.

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 2 Code 5 Code 5

Size: 3” x 2” Size: 1 3/4” x 1 5/8” Size: 1 1/2” x 1 3/16”

Polished brass Polished brass Polished brass
216HF1 216HV16 216HV14

Code 5 Code 5
Size: 3”
Size: 1 3/4” Polished brass
216HV12
Polished brass
216HV10

Size: Clockcase hinges END VIEW
1” x 1 1/2” Because overlay doors are di cult to hinge
Polished brass with anything but modern folded hinges they ese two Spanish overlay hinges
216HA2P were uncommon during the era of period are solid brass and designed to t a
Un nished brass furniture.But for reasons unknown, the 7/16” rabbet. e 90 degree fold in
216HA2 waist doors of tall case clocks were often built the hinge leaf nests into the rabbet.
to partially overlay the casework. With one
Size: wide leaf and one narrow leaf the tall case
1 1/4” x 1 1/2” clock hinges on the left allow a door to project
Polished brass 216HA1P forward enough for the moulded lip. e
Un nished brass 216HA1 hinged edge of the door must be left without a
rabbet while the other three are rabbeted.

EUROPEAN IRON FICHE CABINET HINGES PAGE 217

ese hinges are sold individually. Fiche hinges are common on Continental European furniture. We supply

Code 13 French made hinges in a variety of sizes to suit most applications. ese
Size: 5”
Left hand hinges consist of two steel or brass tubes capped on opposing ends by
(shown)
217HF44L decorative tips. One tube carries a xed pin, the other slips over this pin.
Right hand
217HF44R e tubes are formed with tangential leaves. e leaf on the lower tube

projects from one side, and on the upper tube, from the other side. We

have found three techniques that can be used to install these hinges.

Firstly, the correct method, and then two simpler methods

TRADITIONAL METHOD FOR LIPPED DOORS

Fiche hinges are

traditionally used on

rabbeted or lipped

doors. e leaves are

mortised into deep,

thin mortises and held

in place with pins or

screws. Cutting these

mortises is no easy

matter. We can supply

an 1/8” mortising

chisel that will work well for the brass hinges, but is too wide for the iron

hinges on this page. A method that can make this installation a little easier

requires cutting pockets into which the aps seat (see illustration), after the

ap has been screwed into place, a wooden plate can be tted to add nish

and additional strength.

BETTER METHOD FOR INSET DOORS

Fiche hinges adapt well to use on ush (inset) doors. e better method for

installation is as illustrated. A pocket is cut in the door and the casework to

accomodate their respective leaves. Leaves on che hinges tend to be fairly

wide and depending on the thickness of your door

and casework, you may need to cut them back and

re-drill the screw holes. e depth of the pockets are

equal to the result of the

following formula: hinge

barrel diameter minus

desired door gap, the result

divided in half. e thin

leaves of the hinges will

sit down a little into these

fairly deep mortises and the resulting space will

Code 13 provide clearance for the screw heads.
Size: 7”
Left hand QUICK NO-MORTISE METHOD FOR
(shown)
217HF40L INSET DOORS
Right hand
217HF40R If speed and convenience are of the essence, it is

possible to use che hinges as no-mortise hinges.

To make this

possible, you

will need to

exchange the

top leaf of a

Code 13 right hand

Size: 6” hinge with the

Left hand top leaf of a left
217HF42L
PRODUCT SIZE Code 13 hand hinge. is exchange
Right hand places the leaves on the
All products are Size: 4” same plane and allows the hinge to slip into the
shown full size (shown) gap between door and frame. Depending on the
over a 1/4” grid. 217HF42R Left hand thickness of wood you are working with, the leaves
217HF46L

Right hand might need cutting back. Either countersink the

(shown) screw holees or use round headed screws and create

217HF46R depressions in the adjacent wood to accommodate
the heads.

PAGE 218 FRENCH CAST BRASS FICHE HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

In order to photograph at full scale, we show only the top
half of the hinges on this page. e bottom half is the same.

Code 31 Code 31 Code 31

Size: 19” Size: 13 1/2” Size: 11”

Left hand Left hand Left hand

(shown) (shown) (shown)
218HFB5L 218HFB6L 218HFB7L

Right hand Right hand Right hand
218HFB5R 218HFB6R 218HFB7R

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

e hinges on this and the next page are sand cast and hand nished. is method
and standard of manufacture ensures a fully authentic product that has no equal.
To compliment them, we o er escutcheons on pages 190 and 191, as well as locks
on page 170 of the same quality, and from the same manufacturer.

FRENCH CAST BRASS FICHE HINGES PAGE 219

ese hinges are sold individually.

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Code 31 Code 31 Code 31 Code 31

Size: 8 1/2” Size: 6 1/2” Size: 5” Size: 3 3/4”

Left hand Left hand Left hand Left hand
219HFB3L 219HFB4L
(shown) (shown)
219HFB1L 219HFB2L Right hand Right hand

Right hand Right hand (shown) (shown)
219HFB1R 219HFB2R 219HFB3R 219HFB4R

PAGE 220 FRENCH LIFT OFF HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

All over Continental Europe, you will see these hinges and the ones on the
next page on many doors, windows and shutters. ey allow for almost
instant removal by simply opening and lifting. Because opening is required
before removal, this type of hinge is secure in out-swinging applications.

Code 26 Code 26

Rusted iron Rusted iron

Left hand (shown) 220RELR1L Left hand (shown) 220RELR2L

Right hand 220RELR1R Right hand 220RELR2R

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

BRASS LIFT OFF HINGES PAGE 221
ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 8 Code 8
Right hand Right hand
Polished brass 221HJ16P Polished brass 221HJ18P
Polished chrome 221HJ16PC Polished chrome 221HJ18PC
Satin nickel 221HJ16SN Satin nickel 221HJ18SN
Left hand Left hand
Polished brass 221HJ17P Polished brass 221HJ19P
Polished chrome 221HJ17PC Polished chrome 221HJ19PC
Satin nickel 221HJ17SN Satin nickel 221HJ19SN

Code 8 Code 8 Code 8
Right hand Right hand Right hand
Polished brass 221HJ10P Polished brass 221HJ12P Polished brass 221HJ14P
Polished chrome 221HJ10PC Polished chrome 221HJ12PC Polished chrome 221HJ14PC
Satin nickel 221HJ10SN Satin nickel 221HJ12SN Satin nickel 221HJ14SN
Left hand Left hand Left hand
Polished brass 221HJ11P Polished brass 221HJ13P Polished brass 221HJ15P
Polished chrome 221HJ11PC Polished chrome 221HJ13PC Polished chrome 221HJ15PC
Satin nickel 221HJ11SN Satin nickel 221HJ13SN Satin nickel 221HJ15SN

PAGE 222 LIFT OFF AND CRANKED HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Code 2 Code 2 Code 2 Code 2

Size: 3” x 2” Size: 3” x 1 5/8” Size: 2 1/2” x 1 3/8” Size: 2” x 1 1/4”
Polished brass Polished brass Polished brass Polished brass
Right hand 222H81P Right hand 222H22P Right hand 222H38P Right hand 222H24P
Left hand 222H82P Left hand 222H23P Left hand 222H39P Left hand 222H25P
Un nished brass Un nished brass Un nished brass Un nished brass
Right hand 222H81 Right hand 222H22 Right hand 222H38 Right hand 222H24
Left hand 222H82 Left hand 222H23 Left hand 222H39 Left hand 222H25

Code 8

Sized for 3/4” door

Polished brass
222H35P

Satin nickel
222H35SN

Code 8 METHOD #1
is approach to 270 degree opening is popular for
Sized for 15/16” door
Polished brass 222H351P entertainment centers and the like. e door swings open
Satin nickel 222H351SN on its pair of hinges to 180 degrees, where it normally
binds. At this point, the hinged vertical element of the
is cranked hinge has Code 8 face frame releases itself from a magnetic or ball catch and
multiple potential uses allows the door to continue opening to 270 degrees.
and due to the leaf Width: 1 3/16” METHOD #2
thickness, can be By bringing the pivot point of the front of a fully overlay
countersunk on the Satin brass door, our cranked hinges (222H35, 222H351, 222H352
reverse side to further 222H355SB & 222H353) can allow a door to open to 270 degrees.
increase its versatility.
Satin nickel ese ne Japanese hinges are machined from solid
222H355SN extruded brass section and are available to suit 3/4” or
15/16” material. Because they only have one bearing
surface per hinge, they are not suitable for heavy doors.

IRON OVERLAY HINGES PAGE 223

ese hinges are sold individually.

Please see next page for a
description of these hinges.

Code 26 PRODUCT SIZE

Overlay: 11/16” All products are
Rusted iron 223HSH2 shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

PAGE 224 IRON OVERLAY HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

is hinge and the others like it on these pages are hand
forged in Switzerland. Many traditional European
architectural doors are overlay style and the two larger
hinges we o er are suited to this application. To use them
on a ush door would require some creative adaptation.

Code 26
Overlay: 11/16”
Rusted iron 224HSH1

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

IRON OVERLAY HINGES PAGE 225

ese hinges are sold individually. Code 26
Overlay: 3/8”
e face frame mounted pivot pins of these hinges Rusted iron 225HSH5
are fastened with a woodscrew at the bottom and
a through bolt behind the collar. ese hinges are
not banded. Please see page 224 for further
information.

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 26
Overlay: 1/2”
Rusted iron
225HSH3

Code 26

Overlay: 3/8”
Rusted iron 225HSH4

PAGE 226 IRON SURFACE HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 13

Patinated iron
226HF16

Code 6

Black iron
Right hand 226RP19R
Left hand 226RP19L

Code 13

Patinated iron
226HF52

IRON SURFACE HINGES PAGE 227

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 13 Code 13
Patinated iron Patinated iron
227HF50 227HF53

PRODUCT SIZE e hinge pins can be
All products are removed and replaced to
shown full size allow these hinges to
over a 1/4” grid. function in both right and
left hand application.

Code 13 Code 13

Patinated iron Patinated iron
227HF51 227HF54

PAGE 228 IRON SURFACE HINGES PRODUCT SIZE
All products are
ese hinges are sold individually shown full size
unless otherwise noted. over a 1/4” grid.

ese “HL” hinges are sold Code 7
as a mirror pair, one for Black iron
the top of the door, and one 228RE78
for the bottom. A third “H”
hinge can be used in the
middle if needed.

Code 7
Black iron
228RE53

Code 7
Black iron
228RE52

e large 7” hinges on this page are very heavy forgings and
quite capable of supporting substantial doors. We supply them
with large round headed wood screws that will be more than
adequate in most situations.

Code 7

Sold as a pair

Black iron
228RE54

DECORATIVE SURFACE MOUNTED HINGES PAGE 229

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 1 Code 1
Polished brass 229H268P Polished brass 229H264P
Antiqued brass 229H268A Antiqued brass 229H264A

Code 1
Polished brass 229H267P
Antiqued brass 229H267A

ese hinges as well as the
Code 1 “H” hinges on the
next page are hot forged
from solid brass. e
forging process results in a
durable, long-wearing
hinge not subject to
breakage like the sand cast
originals. In other respects
it is nearly impossible to
tell them apart.

Code 1
Polished brass 229H266P
Antiqued brass 229H266A

Code 7 PRODUCT SIZE

Black iron All products are shown full
229RE95 size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

PAGE 230 DECORATIVE SURFACE MOUNTED HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually

Code 1 Code 1

Polished brass Polished brass
230H265P 230H26P

Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
230H265A 230H26A

Code 1 Code 1

Polished brass Polished brass
230H262P 230H263P

Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
230H262A 230H263A

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Code 1 Code 1
Polished brass
Polished brass 230H269P
230H261P Antiqued brass
230H269A
Antiqued brass
230H261A is hinge matches handles on page 34.

SURFACE MOUNTED “H” HINGES PAGE 231

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 4 Code 4

Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
231H214 231H215

Code 4 Code 4 Code 4
Antiqued brass
231H212 Antiqued brass Antiqued brass
231H213 231H216
ese Code 4 hinges are
lost wax castings taken
directly off original
hinges. ey are not as
strong as those shown on
the last pages but their
visual appeal is unique.

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

PAGE 232 IRON SURFACE Code 7
MOUNTED HINGES
Black iron
Our hinges are sold individually 232RE99

Code 7
Black iron
232RE60
e case mounted leaf
of this hinge is the
same as shown on the
hinge to the left.

Code 7

Black iron
232RE61

e hinges on this page are
intended for ush mounted
inset doors. e hinge on the
left is strong enough for
interior doors.

SURFACE MOUNTED PAGE 233
STRAP HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

PRODUCT SIZE
Detail shown full

size.
Hinges shown at
reduced size over

a 1/4” grid.

ese decorative iron strap hinges
are very strong and quite suitable
for full scale doors. We supply
round headed wood screws but
larger screws or bolts could be used
to increase load bearing.

Code 7 Code 7

Strap length: 23” Strap length: 23”

Black iron Black iron
233RE93 233RE92

PAGE 234 STRAP HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually,

Code 7

Black iron
234RE51

e hinges on this Code 7
and the last page are
intended for ush Strap length:
mounted inset doors.
16 1/2”
ey can be used in
architectural Black iron
applications but the 234RE55
smaller size is best
limited to lighter
plank style doors.

Code 7 PRODUCT SIZE

Black iron Hinges on left
234RE56 and top shown
full size over a
1/4” grid pattern.
Hinge on right
shown at reduced
size over a 1/4”

grid pattern.

IRON STRAP PAGE 235
HINGES
Surface pintle
ese hinges are (shownfull scale)
sold individually.
Masonary pintle
ese strong forged iron (shown reduced scale)
strap hinges are suitable for
carrying heavy doors and
shutters. ey are available
with either surface mounted
pintle or masonry type for
new brick construction. We
supply matching square
headed lag bolts with these
hinges.

Code 7
Black iron
Strap length: 12”
Surface pintle
235RE57S
Masonary pintle
235RE57M
Strap length: 17”
Surface pintle
235RE58S
Masonary pintle
235RE58M
Strap length: 21”
Surface pintle
235RE59S
Masonary pintle
235RE59M

PRODUCT SIZE
Detail shown
full size.

Hinge shown at
reduced size
over 1/4” grid
pattern.

PAGE 236 IRON STRAP HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually

Code 13 Code 13

Patinated iron Patinated iron

Strap length: 12 1/2” Strap length: 16 1/2”

Tail length: 8” Tail length: 11”
236HF62 236HF61

Code 13

Patinated iron

Strap length: 9 1/2”

Tail length: 8”
236HF63

ese European strap hinges are
suitable for cabinets and chests.
While the material thickness and the
rolled joint are more than adequate
for those applications, they are not
intended to support heavier loads.
Many uses will require the hinge to
be bent at 90 degrees somewhere
along its length. is is easily done
with the aid of a metalworking vise
and hammer. e decorative leaf can
show on the inside of a chest lid or
door by simply punching out the
hinge pin and reversing the upper
leaf. e tails are parallel sided and
their lengths are indicated.

PRODUCT SIZE
Detail shown full size.
Hinge shown at reduced
size over 1/4” grid pattern.

IRON STRAP HINGES PAGE 237

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 13
Patinated iron
Strap length: 9 1/2”
237HF53S
Strap length: 12 1/2”
237HF53L

e straps on this hinge
are the same as those on
236HF62 & 63

Code 13
Patinated iron
Strap length: 14”
Tail length: 8”
237HF64

PRODUCT SIZE
Detail shown
full size.
Hinge shown
at reduced size
over 1/4” grid
pattern

PAGE 238 IRON BUTT HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually

Code 7

Black iron

Size: 2” x 1 1/2”
238RHD1

Our strong cast iron butt hinges are hand nished Code 7
and, though more accurately machined than most
originals, still have authentic character. All three Black iron

Size: 3” x 2”
238RHD2

sizes are suitable for appropriate architectural

application, the largest is a typical European size Code 7

for doors. PRODUCT SIZE Black iron

All products are Size: 4” x 2 3/8”
shown full size 238RHD3
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 26 Code 26

Rusted iron Rusted iron

Size: 2 7/16” x 2 1/2” Size: 2” x 2”
238RHF9 238RHF10

PROJECTION HINGES PAGE 239

ese hinges are sold individually. Size: 2 1/2” x 5”
Polished brass 239MP16P
We can supply these hinges with Code 11 Antiqued brass 239MP16A
button tips. If a decorative tip (like Size: 2 1/2” x 3” Size: 2 1/2” x 6”
the urn tip shown) is needed, please Polished brass 239MP14P Polished brass 239MP17P
see the notes on page 209 and select Antiqued brass 239MP14P Antiqued brass 239MP17A
from those tips. Size: 2 1/2” x 4”
Polished brass 239MP15P
Antiqued brass 239MP15A

Code 11 e two Code 11 hinges above are
Size: 3 1/2” x 4 1/2” American made and can be special
Polished brass 239MP1P ordered in polished chrome, polished
Antiqued brass 239MP1A nickel and satin nickel. e Code 2
hinge below is English and avail-
Size: 3 1/2” x 6” able only in polished brass.
Polished brass 239MP3P
Antiqued brass 239MP3A Code 2
Size: 4” x 4”
Size: 4” x 4 1/2” Polished brass 239HP12
Polished brass 239MP4P Size: 4” x 5”
Antiqued brass 239MP4A Polished brass 239HP13
Size: 4” x 6”
Size: 4” x 6” Polished brass 239HP14
Polished brass 239MP6P
Antiqued brass 239MP6A

Size: 5” x 6”
Polished brass 239MP9P
Antiqued brass 239MP9A

Size: 5” x 8”
Polished brass 239MP11P
Antiqued brass 239MP11A

PRODUCT SIZE
All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.





PAGE 242 BACKFLAP DESK HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually

Back ap hinges are typically used to hinge the writing surface
of drop front desks. ey can also be used anywhere a wide leaf
is desirable for the additional support it can o er.

Code 2 Code 2
Size: 3” x 2” Size: 2 5/8” x 1 3/4”
Polished brass 242HL1P Polished brass 242H15P
Un nished brass 242HL1 Un nished brass 242H15

Code 2 PRODUCT SIZE
Size: 2 3/8” x 1 1/2” All products are
Polished brass 242H16P shown full size
Un nished brass 242H16 over a 1/4” grid.

Code 2
Size: 1 7/8” x 1 1/4”
Polished brass 242H44P
Un nished brass 242H44

Code 2 is narrow desk hinge is useful
for hinging writing desk lids or
Size: 4” x 1/2” other box forms. e long leaf
Polished brass 242H28P spreads stress along the box sides
Un nished brass 242H28 rather than concentrating them
in the thickness of the box back.

DROP LEAF RULE JOINT AND CENTER HINGES PAGE 243

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 2 Code 1

Un nished Sanded brass
243H97
brass
243H18

Code 2

Un nished brass

243H17 Code 2

DROP LEAF RULE JOINT Un nished Code 2
While at rst glance, the rule joint seems simple,
the realities of this joint can be frustratingly brass Un nished
troublesome. A rst attempt will often result in 243H33
a joint that scrapes and binds, or leaves brass
unsightly gaps. To get it right the rst time 243H32

requires both an understanding and application

of the geometry at work.

ese days, the majority of us will cut the rule

joint pro les with a router. ough this tool can

quickly produce a very accurate pair of match-

ing cuts, it can just as easily cut a good looking,

but unworkable joint. Because di erent hinges

will require di erent settings for your router, hinge selection must be your starting point. A rule joint hinge is

specially manufactured with an extra wide leaf to span the joint. Because it is screwed into the underside of the CENTER HINGES
table with the barrel facing up, it is countersunk on the reverse side.
Center hinges are designed for
Start by opening the hinge and laying it barrel upward on a at surface. Accurately measure up from this surface doors that swing about a
to the center of the hinge pin. In the case of our standard drop leaf hinges, this measurement will be up to 1/8” center, rather than an edge.
(alternatively, and assuming the hinge is a traditional at back style, you can simply measure the hinge barrel
ese hinges were popular in
and divide by two). When this hinge is mortised into the underside of the tabletop, the center of rotation of the Europe on large knock-down
table leaf will be 1/8” up from the bottom.
casework. e doors are held in
Most tabletops are built of 3/4” thick material, and so it seems reasonable to select a 1/2” radius cutter for the
place between the pins of the
joint. Many woodworkers cutting a rule joint for the rst time will fail to take into account the center of rotation hinges when the top of the case
described above and will assume a 1/2” radius cutter will leave a 1/4” llet in 3/4” stock. If a 1/2” radius cutter is tted.
is set correctly, with the center of its described circle raised 1/8” above the underside of the table, the llet will be

1/8”, not 1/4”. A 1/8” llet is a workable minimum because, while the llet is cut into the tabletop, the table leaf

must match its pro le with perhaps 1/32” clearance. With a full 3/4” material thickness, a 3/32” edge will be left,

which should be regarded as an absolute minimum. If the tabletop is thinner due to planing or sanding, then a

1/2” radius cutter will be too large and must be abandoned in favor of a 7/16” or smaller pair of bits.

After having established the center of rotation as de ned by the hinge choice and having selected the cutter, you

can run the pro le on the tabletop. If you are using a 1/2” radius cutter, you will need to set the base of your

router to cut a llet of a thickness that is the result of the following formula:

Tabletop thickness (3/4”) minus 1/2 barrel diameter (1/8”) minus radius cutter (1/2”).

With this pro le cut, you can run the mating pro le in the table leaf. Ideally you would select a cutter with a

1/32” larger radius to provide a little clearance at the joint. Such cutters are not generally available, so in order

to create the needed clearance, you will separate the leaves by this much when installing the hinges.

e hinges can now be mortised. e rst cut will be in the tabletop and will accommodate the hinge barrel. is PRODUCT SIZE
is best cut with a 1/4” straight cutter. e center of this cut should be a 1/64” outboard of a line drawn down

from the vertical cut left by your radius cutter. With the tabletop upside down and with its leaf nesting in place, All products are
but separated by 1/32”, lay the hinge barrel in it’s mortise and with a sharp knife, scribe its outline. Finally, shown full size
route a mortise to set the hinge ush with the table underside and screw into place. Make sure the table leaf over a 1/4” grid.
remains rmly in place during this operation.

PAGE 244 COUNTER, CARD TABLE AND BUTLER TRAY HINGES

Code 8 Code 8 Code 2

Polished brass 244H37P Polished brass Code 2 Polished brass
Polished chrome 244H37PC 244H375P 244H19P
Satin nickel 244H37SN Sanded brass
Polished chrome 244H30 Sanded brass
244H375PC 244H19

Satin nickel

Code 2 244H375SN
Polished brass 244H36P
Sanded brass 244H36 e link joint incorporated into all these hinges, with the exception of the butler tray hinge, allow a hinged
counter top or the leaves of a card table to open or close face to face while eliminating the obstruction of a
raised hinge barrel when in use. Even though they may appear an ideal solution for hinging the writing
surface of drop front desks, none of these can be used satisfactorily in this application. Traditionally, a
regular back ap hinge like those on page 242 was used, but if it is unacceptable to have the hinge barrel
above the writing plane, it is possible to use a drop leaf hinge as shown in the accompanying drawing.

is solution will leave a gap along the hinge line when closed, which may or may not be acceptable. e
butter y shaped 244H36 is a characteristic feature set into the bar tops of countless English pubs and is
extremely strong. Both the side mounted and face mounted card table hinges perform this function on a

more delicate scale. e 244H288 is used on tables with two gaming surfaces.

Code 1 Code 1
Polished brass 244H31P
Antiqued brass 244H31A Antiqued brass
Sanded brass 244H31S 244H310

Code 4

Antiqued brass
244H288

PRODUCT SIZE Code 4

All products are Antiqued brass
shown full size 244H287
over a 1/4” grid.

KNIFE HINGES PAGE 245

ese knife hinges are sold by the pair.

OFFSET AND STRAIGHT KNIFE HINGES
“Brusso” knife hinges provide an unobtrusive and re ned way to hinge,
inset and overlay doors. Fitting is as shown in the illustrations and as
long as the mortises are cut accurately before the casework is assembled,
the installation should go smoothly. Because very little adjustment is
possible with this style of hinge, it is vital that you be precise in your
marking and cutting. To provide the opportunity for a small amount of
adjustment, it is worth cutting the door mortise a hair short and at

rst install the hinges with only one screw per door leaf. If the door is
found to be a little out of square with the case when tted, one or other

mortise can be lengthened slightly. ese hinges
are not handed and there is no di erence
between the upper and lower door hinge. ey
are solid brass and nished in a ne satin with
no protective coating.

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

Code 14 Code 14 Code 14

Thickness: Thickness: Thickness:

7/16” 5/16” 5/16”
245HBR5 245HBR4 245HBR3

Code 14

Thickness: 5/16”

Code 14 245HBR6

Code 14 Thickness: 5/16”

Thickness: 245HBR7

7/16”
245HBR13

PAGE 246 DOUBLE ACTING SCREEN HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually

Code 2 Code 2
Dull brass 246H515 Dull brass 246H516

Code 2 Code 2
Dull brass 246H513 Dull brass 246H514

Our double acting screen hinges are a good deal thicker and more precise than the
hardware store products. e stainless steel version is particularly strong. e
maximum panel thickness that each size can accommodate can be measured o the
photograph and is equal to the width of the at between the barrel notching.

Code 2 Code 2 Code 2
Satin stainless steel
Satin stainless steel Satin stainless steel 246H55
246H57 246H56
PRODUCT SIZE
All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.

BOX HINGES PAGE 247

Box hinges are sold by the pair except where noted. Code 5
Dull brass
(Sold each)
247HV13

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are
shown full size
over a 1/4” grid.

Code 14 Code 14 Code 4
Satin brass Satin brass Antiqued brass
247HBR632 247HBR631 (Sold each)
247H290
Code 5
Code 14 Dull brass
Satin brass (Sold each)
247HBR22 247HV12

Code 14 Code 14 Code 14 Code 14
Satin brass Satin brass Satin brass Satin brass
247HBR17 247HBR1 247HBR12 247HBR2

QUADRANT HINGES STOP HINGES
It helps to remember that a quadrant hinge is simply a butt hinge with an
integral lid stay. e same rules that apply to installing a butt hinge apply also to e three Brusso stop hinges
the quadrant hinge. e leaf width of the Brusso quadrant hinges are common
straight cutter diameters, and the rst step will be to determine and set the depth shown above are a butt hinge
of your cuts with tis simple calculation: the desired gap between the box and lid
subtracted from the barrel diameter, the result halved. e next step will be to with a square barrel. Where
measure the box side thickness and set the fence on your router to accurately run a
cut up the center of this thickness. is setting will be used to make a mortise for the knuckles of a conventional
the forward leg of the hinges on the upper edges of the box and the lower edge of
the lid. e forward limit of this cut is measured o the hinge and allows half the butt hinge rotate past each
hinge barrel to project out of the back of the box. is can either be marked or if
many hinges are being installed, you could add a stop to the fence. other without interference,

After all four of these cuts are made, you can reset the these square knuckles bind
fence to make a short cut at point B. (see illustration).
against each other at about
e fence will still be set against the side of the box, and
this cut will only be long enough to de ne the length of 100 degrees. With their square
the third cut. e third setting will connect the other
two, and in this case, the fence will be set against the barrel, it might appear that
back of the box. e last cut will create a pocket for the
quadrant in both the lid and the box. If your lid is thick these hinges are intended to be
enough, you can provide equal depth in both lid and
box, otherwise, mortise deeper into the box than the lid. tted ush with the back of the Code 4
As with the rst cut, you will set the fence to cut along the center of the box side. A
smaller router bit will be used for this cut (approx. 3/16”). As this is a deep cut, box. is is not the case and Antiqued
you may want to make a series of passes. Because this cut will be covered by the they must project to at least the brass
hinge, you should be able to freehand its length, but be aware that if it is longer point where half the hinge pin (Sold each)
than need be, you will lose crucial wood in front of the forward-most screw. is exposed.
e hinges should screw into place and operate without binding. Any problems 247H289
that are encountered will almost always relate to the size of the stay pocket, which
may need trimming. Code 1
(Sold each)
Polished brass 247H254P
Antiqued brass 247H254A

PAGE 248 UNDRILLED EXTRUDED BRASS FLATBACK HINGES

ese hinges are sold individually.

Code 2

Un nished brass

Please see pages 205 & 206 for further

information on these hinges.

Size: (Length along hinge barrel x

open width)
Regular

4” x 3” 248BH1

4” x 2 3/8” 248BH2

3” x 2” 248BH3

3” x 1 5/8” 248BH4

2 1/2” x 2” 248BH5

2 1/2” x 1 1/2” 248BH6

2 1/2” x 1 3/8” 248BH7

2 1/2” x 1 1/8” 248BH8

2” x 1 1/2” 248BH9

2” x 1 1/4” 248BH10

2” x 1 1/8” 248BH11

1 1/2” x 7/8” 248BH12

1 1/2” x 3/4” 248BH13

1” x 5/8” 248BH14

Back aps

2” x 3” 248BH15

1 1/2” x 2 3/8” 248BH16

1 1/4” x 1 7/8” 248BH17

Our extruded brass undrilled hinges are useful in repair, restoration and new work.
As often as not, the problem of replacing a missing or broken hinge is nding one of
the same size and drill pattern. ese blanks can easily be cut to almost any size and
drilled to suit existing screw holes.

e hardest part of making custom decorative or functional hinges is creating the
hinge joint. ese solid brass blanks are an ideal starting point to which brass hinge
leaves of your making can easily be silver soldered.

PRODUCT SIZE

All products are shown full
size over a 1/4” grid pattern.