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Solid-brass side-rail hinges, no. 11040,
$30 per pair
Many small-box hinges, such as quadrant
and Soss hinges, can be difficult to install, so
we ask, “Why bother?” The polished-brass
finish of these hinges looks great, and they
could not be easier to install. Simply rout or
chisel matching slots in the box sides and
lid, and screw in the hinges. The hinges
close f lush and open to just past 90°, stop-
ping at that point to hold the lid open.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
800-279-4441, rockler.com
Heavy-duty table-alignment lock, no. 159297, $4.99
Tables with slide-together sections often present a particular prob-
lem: keeping the seam between sections closed up tight. Hidden
beneath the table, these locks pull together those sections with ease
and provide a sure hold. The clasp’s^1 ∕ 2 " of travel means you can easily
mount the two pieces to obtain a tight fit. And you can operate the
lock simply by reaching under the table and twisting it a half-turn.
Woodcraft
Single-hole keyhole hanger, no. 125505, $1.75 per pair
You could rout keyhole slots for hanging a framed picture or mirror
f lush against a wall, but these metal plates deliver a strong hold that
won’t tear away, as some all-wood keyhole slots might. Begin by
routing a shallow slot to recess the plate f lush with the back of the
frame. Then, counterbore for the screwhead. Install the plate, drive
a screw in the wall, and slide the plate over it; the hanger’s tapered
slot thickness ensures a tight fit against the wall.
Woodcraft
800-225-1153, woodcraft.com
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TOOLS & MATER IALS
SHOP-TESTED
Helpful Hardware
Problem-solving hardware will always have
a place in the WOOD® shop. When you can’t
easily create a solution from wood or other
shop materials, you can often buy the per-
fect fix. These three hardware items have
saved our bacon more than once.
