Miniature piano hinge availability
12-01-2010, 10:47 AM
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Miniature piano hinge availability
Unfortunately Nelson Hobby Specialties is going out of business and so far no buyers.
He sells the brass plated piano hinge that works so well on many jets. I understand even the Large A-10's uses them.
Anyone know where else we can find this?
Jim
He sells the brass plated piano hinge that works so well on many jets. I understand even the Large A-10's uses them.
Anyone know where else we can find this?
Jim
12-01-2010, 10:58 AM
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RE: Miniature piano hinge availability
ORIGINAL: A7Bldr
Unfortunately Nelson Hobby Specialties is going out of business and so far no buyers.
He sells the brass plated piano hinge that works so well on many jets. I understand even the Large A-10's uses them.
Anyone know where else we can find this?
Jim
Unfortunately Nelson Hobby Specialties is going out of business and so far no buyers.
He sells the brass plated piano hinge that works so well on many jets. I understand even the Large A-10's uses them.
Anyone know where else we can find this?
Jim
Oh, that's a bad news. I love these hinges.
12-01-2010, 11:05 AM
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RE: Miniature piano hinge availability
I think the next best source is going to be something like a dollhouse supply store like this:
http://store.dollhousecollectables.com/hardware.html
http://store.dollhousecollectables.com/hardware.html
12-01-2010, 11:08 AM
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I get mine from the 4dmodelshop in london.......
http://www.modelshop.co.uk/product/P...g_Pk_2_GH00000
Rgds,
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http://www.modelshop.co.uk/product/P...g_Pk_2_GH00000
Rgds,
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12-01-2010, 12:18 PM
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RE: Miniature piano hinge availability
Mcmaster carr has some 1/2" aluminum in 3' lengths. They run about 4 bucks if I remember correctly, lighter than the brass ones as well.
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12-01-2010, 01:22 PM
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RE: Miniature piano hinge availability
If you guys need small and good quality individual hinges these items I have used on a few builds and are really good, nice thickness to the brass so you can drill holes for fixing etc, work good on hatches, doors etc..
[link]http://www.eggstravaganza.co.uk/acatalog/Hinges.html[/link]
marcs
[link]http://www.eggstravaganza.co.uk/acatalog/Hinges.html[/link]
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12-01-2010, 01:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: trioval00
a page from the Mcmaster Carr.......
http://www.mcmaster.com/#piano-hinges/=9yneqc
a page from the Mcmaster Carr.......
http://www.mcmaster.com/#piano-hinges/=9yneqc
But i did find this place.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware...,40986&p=40986
12-01-2010, 01:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: RCISFUN
Drop a PM to rcjets_63, he found some overseas I do believe.
Drop a PM to rcjets_63, he found some overseas I do believe.
I tried McMaster (their smallest is 3/4") and doll house places but didn't have any luck (which is why I went with Grumania). Looking forward to seeing any other suppliers suggested here.
Thanks,
Jim
Edit: D-uh, didn't think of Lee Valley (OMG, how did I miss that piece of Canadiana). Thanks Thomas for the suggestion. I just ordered some of the 12mm and 16mm hinges. When they get here, I'll post some comments about them.
12-01-2010, 02:26 PM
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RE: Miniature piano hinge availability
ORIGINAL: rcjets_63
I bought a couple of meters of at [link=http://www.grumania.com/xtcommerce/product_info.php?info=p129_Piano-hingeMini-.html&XTCsid=b626b7f77a82c7cc4dc27671023289d3]Grumania Jets[/link]. The price is 16.66 Euros/meter ($20/yd or so). That's a good price but the issues with the product are that (naturally) it arrives rolled up so you have to straighten it and, more importantly, it's only 9mm (0.35 inches) wide and that makes it particularly difficult to work with. I attached them with glue and screws and you have to use tiny, tiny screws. The Nelson hinges were wider and were much easier to install).
I tried McMaster (their smallest is 3/4'') and doll house places but didn't have any luck (which is why I went with Grumania). Looking forward to seeing any other suppliers suggested here.
Thanks,
Jim
Edit: D-uh, didn't think of Lee Valley (OMG, how did I miss that piece of Canadiana). Thanks Thomas for the suggestion. I just ordered some of the 12mm and 16mm hinges. When they get here, I'll post some comments about them.
ORIGINAL: RCISFUN
Drop a PM to rcjets_63, he found some overseas I do believe.
Drop a PM to rcjets_63, he found some overseas I do believe.
I tried McMaster (their smallest is 3/4'') and doll house places but didn't have any luck (which is why I went with Grumania). Looking forward to seeing any other suppliers suggested here.
Thanks,
Jim
Edit: D-uh, didn't think of Lee Valley (OMG, how did I miss that piece of Canadiana). Thanks Thomas for the suggestion. I just ordered some of the 12mm and 16mm hinges. When they get here, I'll post some comments about them.
haha Jim.. no problems man, post up some pictures when ya get the stuff. I was hoping to find a place state-side that had them, but it was either canada, UK or Aussie.. I haven't placed my order just yet, so i'll wait and let you be the guinea pig
12-01-2010, 04:56 PM
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Lee Valley is one of the BEST run Canadian companies... especially for quality hand tools and special hardware.
They ship fast and are very very organized. Been dealing with them in my custom woodworking business for 25+ years.
AJC
They ship fast and are very very organized. Been dealing with them in my custom woodworking business for 25+ years.
AJC
12-01-2010, 04:59 PM
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RE: Miniature piano hinge availability
I kinda wish one of the parts/accessories companies (DuBro, Great Planes?) would come out with hinge strip material, ie, piano hinges of the nylon/plastic they currently use, but extruded in the shape of a piano hinge... It would be perfect for better scale landing gear doors, attaching cowling covers, etc, while staying lightweight. [8D] Heck, selling them in 6 inch lengths would be fine by me!
12-01-2010, 05:06 PM
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I kinda wish one of the parts/accessories companies (DuBro, Great Planes?) would come out with hinge strip material, ie, piano hinges of the nylon/plastic they currently use, but extruded in the shape of a piano hinge... It would be perfect for better scale landing gear doors, attaching cowling covers, etc, while staying lightweight. [8D] Heck, selling them in 6 inch lengths would be fine by me!
I kinda wish one of the parts/accessories companies (DuBro, Great Planes?) would come out with hinge strip material, ie, piano hinges of the nylon/plastic they currently use, but extruded in the shape of a piano hinge... It would be perfect for better scale landing gear doors, attaching cowling covers, etc, while staying lightweight. [8D] Heck, selling them in 6 inch lengths would be fine by me!
12-01-2010, 05:58 PM
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Todd at DreamworksRC carries them too...that's where I get mine.
Rex
Todd at DreamworksRC carries them too...that's where I get mine.
Rex
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12-02-2010, 06:55 AM
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Todd, u still able to get the 5/8'' hinges from the new supplier?
Todd, u still able to get the 5/8'' hinges from the new supplier?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware...,40986&p=40986