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Old 05-08-2002 | 06:37 PM
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Default Hinges for 3D

What hinges do you like for 3D?

I've been using CA hinges for years on profiles, but I've had trouble getting 45 degrees of throw without binding, unless I left a large gap.

While searching for hinges on Tower's site I saw these. They are designed for CA or epoxy. Ya, right- I thought. Turns out I had two of them in a sample pack of Great Planes hardware. I cut slots in a piece of 3/8" balsa, put some thick CA in the slot and on the hinge, and shoved it in. 10 minutes later I tried to pull it out. Then I attached a vice-grips and tried again. Pulling teeth would have been easier! To my amazement, the pin started to bend and then one half where the pin rides in split. So I tried it again. Same result! I'm going to give them a try on my Laser 3D.

Chuck
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