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The hinge

The window panel for the rad

The case

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Awesome work as allways syr its really coming together now

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Mornin' Folks *yawn* Today is Monday #2 for this week

I suppose that is the downside to having Wednesday off.


Thanks for all the drool and very nice comments. I know this sounds immature, but I just want this done. I am almost delirious from the tension of waiting to get the hardware into this plastic box.

But, there is a decision I must make: The hinges.

I was having second-thoughts on the way they look, and it was scratching away at the back of my mind in an irritating manner. I had put it aside but then I got a comment, "I don't know about the hinges...".

It seems that I was not off my rocker. They do seem out of place; they belong on a wooden door.

Hmmm... not sure what to do yet. If I replace the hinges, then I will need to find some that have the same hole-placement (not always as easy as one would imagine). I have a couple of days as I fabricate the front support to ponder this.

Any other input? Are the hinges to out of place?

I generally would carry on my merry and odd way, but this has also been gnawing away at me.

Some input would be appreciated. Thank you.

Androo ~ The round over on inside cuts is done the same way as the outside cuts, but the bearing, or guide surface must be able to fit inside the opening.


Well, Imma gonna head on over to Friedmans (hardware store) after work and poke through the hardware there for hinge possibilities. I have a couple here that are large enough, and the finish is nice (brushed- bronze) but the hole pattern is different.

Again, input and criticism is appreciated.

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It still looks absolutely amazing, but I do agree that the hinges look a little out of place. While they add a very nice look and are very elegant, I think that being on acrylic instead of stained wood makes it stand out a bit too much.

And happy 2nd Monday

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[PWN]Schubie

hmm, i would have to agree with gir, they look nice, but something doesn't sit right about them.
maybe if they were painted black it would fit with the case more?
otherwise i would have to say new hinges

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Yah... this is what I was thinking: Out of place. Very nice... but still "out of place".

The hinges are indeed black, and the coloration does not stand out when viewed IRL, but the camera (or me) makes them look washed out.

I really like the finials on them, but the pattern.... it just stands out too much. If they were without the relief I wouldn't second-guess, but.... yeah... I think I'm with you guy on this.

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Yea I think something like the hinges you put on the Tech Station would fit in more.

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Indignity

wow, an on-topic post from Indignity.

There was that shot of yours that shows both of the hinges & the just do not fit for whatever reason. Can you take them down to bare metal? I think that would make them fit especially if they maintained a little bit of their current pitina(sp?).

The other option I could think of would be you working your acrylic magic to mortice some matching acrylic hinges into place.

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Indeed.

The only issue is the weight that they must support: 2 wet-weight 480 rads, 8 fans and the acrylic panels.

I suppose I could put three up there and augment the bond with mechanical fasteners... hmmmm, maybe.

Due to the load-bearing issue, it might be wise of me to stick with metal hinges?

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Syrillian

Indy! ...dood! are you feeling okay? Your on-topic post made me just about crap myself

Huh. Yah. I thought about filling them, sanding to a flat surface and then painting them. Sanding the hinges themselves would be quite labor intensive as they are very dense.

At this point I am trying to keep the detail work to a minimum as that is what takes me so long to do.

Gah! I'm gettin' lazy.

Still, very good advice.

Thank you.

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