Concealed drop leaf table hinge
10/1/13
Hello to all.
We are trying to find a supplier that can provide us with a concealed hinge that allows the drop leaf to tuck under the top as per the drawing. Our customer does not want a rule joint. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Gordon.
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drop_leaf_hinge_2.pdf
10/2/13 #2: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
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Did you mean a rule joint?
Rule Joint
10/2/13 #3: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
You don't have to make a rule joint but you will need to move the leaf out from under the table top to allow the leaf to swing up unimpeded .The same hinge used for drop leafs can be used , just no relief on the edges .
10/2/13 #4: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
It's definitely not a rule joint nor does It use a rule joint hinge.The tables that this hinge style are/were used on are predominantly Scandinavian. It allows for a very clean look. I have included a drawing from Ernest Joyce's Encyclopedia of Furniture Making,hopefully this makes it more clear.
Thanks.
Gordon.
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drop_leaf_hinge_2_3.pdf
10/2/13 #5: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
I guess I missed the rule joint exclusion when I read your query the first time.
ADD moment?
good luck.
Chaim
10/2/13 #6: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
Chaim.
No problem,half the time I wonder around the shop In a daze. Go figure. Thanks for taking a look at my post.
Gordon.
10/3/13 #7: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
GAW,
How about a "double knuckle hinge" such as this one:
Double Knuckle Hinge
10/3/13 #8: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
Here is a scanned photo of the under side of a table using this type of hinge. Custom hinge? Maybe its called a crooked hinge? This table was built in Denmark.
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10/4/13 #9: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
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They don't look terribly complicated.
Maybe a local metal fabricator can make you up a few?
10/7/13 #10: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
There is also this hinge, but no detail how the leaf works out. Reviews aren't good.
Hinge
10/7/13 #11: Concealed drop leaf table hinge ...
rich c
That is a cup less euro hinge.
It's made so you can screw it on instead of boring a hole for it.
Chaim