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Old 10-14-2006 | 02:05 PM
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Is there a difference between a CA Hinge and EZ Hinge ?
If so, what is it . I read reference to the EZ Hinge sometimes
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Old 10-14-2006 | 04:38 PM
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I'm pretty sure an EZ hinge is a plastic hinge made by Sig. Unlike a CA hinge you would use epoxy with the EZ hinges.
Old 10-14-2006 | 05:58 PM
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CA Hinges Are Good For Ships That Are 40 Size And Smaller.Pined Hinges Can Be Used In Any Size Ship.
Old 10-15-2006 | 06:45 AM
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Pinned hinges is the only kind I will use and as I recently learned, for pinned hinges, using a product called hinge glue is far easier to use than epoxy.
Old 10-15-2006 | 08:25 AM
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> Is there a difference between a CA Hinge and EZ Hinge ? <

"CA Hinge" is a generic term and "EZ Hinge" is a brand same for the same thing. These hinges are also known as flexible hinges, laminated hinges and mylar hinges.
Old 10-15-2006 | 09:52 AM
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Thanks Everyone for the answers ,
Later...
Old 10-15-2006 | 08:42 PM
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If you want to fly your plane and "hope" your hinges don't fail...use CA Hinges. If you want to fly and know they won't fail...use pinned hinges.

Old 10-16-2006 | 08:29 AM
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And if you install your CA hinges correctly, you'll never have a failure.

Of course, if you don't trust your building skills, use those clunky old-fashioned pinned hinges.
Old 10-16-2006 | 10:24 AM
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I got to jump back in and get my feet wet.
I think either one is ok ,if done correctly.
Lighter planes(smaller) I would lean more to
the CA Hinges and bigger planes both hinges
could be used.


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