RE: PIN POINT HINGES
Pacer Hinge Glue works great. It expands the wood, which tightens it around the pin hinge, and when dry, it is tighter than you-know-who's hat band!
I've also used poly glue (Elmers brand) buit I agree it does take some experimentation and baby sitting to put the right amount into the hole and to keep it from foaming out all over the pivot point.