Hinge points and excessive gap
01-01-2007 | 12:55 PM
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Hinge points and excessive gap
I have never used hinge points before and was wondering if this is too much gap (pics below). I have pushed the hinge into both surfaces such that the knuckle is seated as far as it will go, but there is still ~1/4" gap. This is for a Hanger9 Cap232G (80" giant scale). I will definately seal the hinge gap with covering, but I was thinking of maybe using CA hinges ( I use these on all my 4-60 size planes), but have concerns about their strength.
01-01-2007 | 01:42 PM
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RE: Hinge points and excessive gap
I like my surfaces to mate but yours is OK if you put something in the gap to prevent air from passing from the top to the bottom.
You can use tape or covering to do it.
Now if you want them to touch. Looking down on the surface, put a bevel or notch in the surface at the knuckle.
It needs to be done equally on both surfaces and centered so that the hinge point of the knuckle is in the center of the hinge line.
You can use tape or covering to do it.
Now if you want them to touch. Looking down on the surface, put a bevel or notch in the surface at the knuckle.
It needs to be done equally on both surfaces and centered so that the hinge point of the knuckle is in the center of the hinge line.
01-01-2007 | 03:54 PM
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RE: Hinge points and excessive gap
After drilling the hole for the hinge point, did you shape the hole at all with an X-acto? While the hinge point body is round, the area near the knuckle is square and you need to remove a little wood to make it fit right. I use an X-acto to square up the opening of the hole so the hinge will seat completely.
Be sure to work some vaseline into the hinge before you glue them.
And then, if you have gaps, just seal them like Geistware said.
Dave
Be sure to work some vaseline into the hinge before you glue them.
And then, if you have gaps, just seal them like Geistware said.
Dave
01-01-2007 | 09:02 PM
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RE: Hinge points and excessive gap
ORIGINAL: dbacque
After drilling the hole for the hinge point, did you shape the hole at all with an X-acto? While the hinge point body is round, the area near the knuckle is square and you need to remove a little wood to make it fit right. I use an X-acto to square up the opening of the hole so the hinge will seat completely.
Be sure to work some vaseline into the hinge before you glue them.
And then, if you have gaps, just seal them like Geistware said.
Dave
After drilling the hole for the hinge point, did you shape the hole at all with an X-acto? While the hinge point body is round, the area near the knuckle is square and you need to remove a little wood to make it fit right. I use an X-acto to square up the opening of the hole so the hinge will seat completely.
Be sure to work some vaseline into the hinge before you glue them.
And then, if you have gaps, just seal them like Geistware said.
Dave
