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Old 09-28-2007 | 12:38 PM
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ro347
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Default RE: Rehinging new ARF


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... Im guessing that one or more of the hinge slots are not properly aligned...
Usually when you don't have enough throw, you've not allowed enough of a gap so the CA hinge can flex. Many times you can just "exercise" the hinge a little past the throws you expect and get them to loosen up a little. When I install my CA hinges, I put two T-pins along the centerline of each hinge to keep them aligned properly while gluing. The thickness of the T-pins also forces a gap that is usually just right to allow for good flex range of the CA hinges.

EDIT: My T-pin method differs from the article Bruce posted in that I use TWO T-pins along the centerline to keep the hinges from rotating, AND I leave the T-pins in when applying CA glue, so that a small gap is forced by them. After the glue dries, you just twist the T-pins (to break the CA bonded to them) and they pull right out.
Breaking the pins form the bond might be a good tip. Thanks. I can bend it to full throw....but there is resistance. I will "excercise" the wing and hopefully this will help. Thanks~