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re: Box hinges
Those pin hinges that allow for lid removal are slick, but I see them as more of a path to redemption when using hidden pins and you forget to install the lid when assembling the box 😩
Down side to pins IMO is the need for super-accurate hole placement so the lid fits nicely. Advantage of exposed pins is the holes can be pre-drilled into the sides before assembly, then the lid can be positioned into place with shims and a drill run through the holes to mark the pin holes for the lid. Through pins also allow the lid to be installed after assembly incase "someone" forgets to take that into account.😬
The 2" wide box hinges are nice, but you might need 3 versus 2 for the strength. The quadrant hinges linked have the advantage of not requiring the usual morticing which would make for an easier install.
Down side to pins IMO is the need for super-accurate hole placement so the lid fits nicely. Advantage of exposed pins is the holes can be pre-drilled into the sides before assembly, then the lid can be positioned into place with shims and a drill run through the holes to mark the pin holes for the lid. Through pins also allow the lid to be installed after assembly incase "someone" forgets to take that into account.😬
The 2" wide box hinges are nice, but you might need 3 versus 2 for the strength. The quadrant hinges linked have the advantage of not requiring the usual morticing which would make for an easier install.
