How To Hinge a Lid | The Toolbox Project #12

In this video, I’ll show you how to hinge the lid on the toolbox. This is a slightly different installation to what is done traditionally. Because with these hinges, we’re aiming to make the lid stop at 95 degrees, without the aid of any additional mechanisms.
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SUPPORTING MATERIAL FOR THE LESSON
Cleaning Hinges (Essential viewing)
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Installing Hinges (Recommended)
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Brusso Hinges
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►brusso.nl/ (EU)
How to Hinge a Door
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SUPPORTING MATERIAL FOR THE PROJECT
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Pre-Planed Project Packs:
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[@helder4u]

You are the only seriously capable carpenter I have found on KZbin today of countering a dozen other crappy 'professionals' spreading lots of simple erratic methods and inconscient of their fails popping up all over. I had almost given up when I found You. Very glad to follow Your series without getting disturbed by all errors displayed by those other fakes and the superlative comments from their adoring hapless fanbase.

[@amac333]

I enjoyed the problem solving section of this video the most, really cool to see your entire process. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrMemusashi]

I really learned something helpful in this video. The misalignment of the hing and how to fix was really good.

[@woodsniffer]

I like the way you shared adjustment of hinges with screw elimination Nice work Matt.

[@billturner4547]

Matt, after a couple of viewing of this specific video, I was successful in using less expensive hinges to finish a wedding box for cards. I was really frustrated with attempts to locate reasonably priced stop hinges online; they are out there but $$$ pricy. And fit was so good with the first pilot holes (only from your guidance, not from my skill) my box was about 10x16x5" I'll let you figure the metric conversion. Thanks for your extremely clear instructions in this video, still helping a couple of years down the road.

[@pabloAXMO]

A trully helpful masterclass about this topic. Thanks and cheers from Argentina!

[@zacjohnson19]

The video on cleaning up hinges made me go buy so cheap ones from my local. They needed a lot of work. Now sitting in a box waiting for a project like this.

[@snarfblattscuttle]

I’m so pleased to have found your generous instruction. Truly a pleasure. Thank you Sir!

[@tooljunkie555]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on how to do by hand .

[@paulferguson8658]

Hi Matt, extremely impressive tutorial. You have shown several of the problems I've faced and how to fix them - great stuff, cheers bud!

[@Tunquenino]

02:32 thanks men, I was looking at this setup for days!

[@peakhour]

the moment you start whittling oak into tiny dowels is the moment I call it a day and come back tomorrow :)

[@ericmcrory4668]

I've finally found the video which shows how to correct hinge installation issues. The most common problem I've had when installing butt hinges on boxes is that after the hinge mortises have been carved out, the lid may have slight misalignment when closed. You show how to find the offending screw and how to fix the problem. Videos that only show a perfect installation are not quite as helpful as your video. Thanks, and I plan to watch the rest of your hinge videos, as I'm sure I will take away a pearl of knowledge!

[@sammylacks4937]

I see , I am not the only person having hinge troubles. My lids won't close or stay closed. Obviously I'm doing something wrong or not doing it right. I'm that lost. Lol.

[@SD45-ET44AC]

Piano hinge installations; lucky me, I used scotch magic tape, centered the length at the middle of the two edges, screwed two screws on either side of hinge drilled, screwed and it worked

[@thorlaug]

That was a really good video and precisely what I needed to finally fasten the lid

[@dr.shymaaelrwane1688]

.You taught me how to do it perfectly,,, Thank you sir, you are amazing 🌹

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Just getting to this stage, great series Matt 👍

[@nicholascohen852]

Seriously superb instructional video. Wow and THANKS!

[@robertelias3431]

Very good explanation. Thank you

[@COEYRN]

Feeling super stupid. Never thought of inside mounting. Me so stupid. Well at least now I can cover up my mistake

[@jac_builtWoodworks]

Just curious as to why you didn't use a Self-centering drill bit to drill the hinge holes???

[@chm1701]

Really loving this series, Matt. I’m slowly working my way through the videos and then will eventually buy the pack to make it. Also, just curious what you think about squeezing the leaves together in a vice so there’s no gap and I’ve also seen a self-centring drill bit that I’ve seen some cabinet makers use on their hinges. Might be worth a try. What do you think? Thanks.

[@COEYRN]

Is that the coolest COPING SAW!!! I ever seen. Wanr one, where did you get it. I love saws like most women love shoes.

[@manishvishwkarma7563]

Super sir

[@mikedeitz2924]

Want the lid of the box to open "left" and "Right" like a domitic refrigator can open eithe rway

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks.....good work

[@whostudio]

Is there a way to tighten a hinge so that the lid can stop at an angle? or an existing hinge that does that already?

[@MrSirk1989]

Thinking of using this design of box as a toy box for my son, does anyone know of some soft close hinges that might work well on this design?

[@JoseMoraF]

Mucha elocuencia! Recuerde que explica más una imagen y que muchos en su audiencia no hablamos inglés.

[@victorbondarenko3940]

You are the best) 👍🏻

[@HORRUS29]

How do you fix your lid if it dies have a wobble?

[@aljames7345]

Just stumbled on your channel. Im a novice at DIY but think your channel should have another few zero;s on the subs number, Manifesting this for you. It will happen.

[@marylyncorwin8934]

Where is the other tutorial? Ok how to tune the hinges up?

[@Borescoped]

Matt, the Brusso hinges are lovely, but quite on the pricey side. Having said that, the cheap hinges are just that, cheap. Is there anyone manufacturing middle of the road hinges for a middle of the road price that you know of, worldwide or in the US?

[@Roct3874]

Horton brasses are usually cheaper than Brusso but are both high-end USA-made. I've used both and am happy with both plus Horton has a better selection of colors.