I use 1/2 hour epoxy or hysol and load it into a 10ml syringe with a blunt ended needle on the end (drawing up needle). I put the syringe tip into the deepest point in the socket and start squirting the glue into the socket while withdrawing the needle slowly in a circular motion so that the glue is applied to all wals of the socket. This way I do not get any glue on the hinge axis. I only put a very thin smear of glue on the hinge shaft itself (to wet it) as a larger amount would pile up around the hinge axis during insertion and enhance the chances of binding once the glue has set.

Vaseline on the hinge axis is also a very good idea.

hope this helps!


btw, i would run some pink zap into the hinge socket prior to glueing...this hardens the wood and seems to tighten the fit of the hinge a little because any little wood burs an no longer easily flex.