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#594566 03/27/2021 12:02 PM
by susjwp
susjwp
I picked up an oak and leather case that needs repair. Does anyone know where I can source brass (not brass plated steel) piano hinges and/or brass case hinges. I found a reasonable source for all sizes brass slotted wood screws, 0-8, so good to go on that. Brass hinges and corners are another matter.

Thanks,
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#594568 Mar 27th a 12:43 PM
by craigd
craigd
I would consider looking on the Lee Valley website. Best of luck with the search and repair.
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#594571 Mar 27th a 01:14 PM
by SKB
SKB
The UK is still under eternal lockdown so these guys may be hard to reach at the moment:

https://www.peterdyson.co.uk/acatalog/CASE_BUILDING___RESTORATION.html
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#594577 Mar 27th a 04:03 PM
by Newton 1131
Newton 1131
Don’t know if this will help. https://gerstnerusa.com/product-category/restoration-supplies/. You might find some useful items for your project.
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#594588 Mar 27th a 07:44 PM
by damascus
damascus
I just had a quick look on e bay UK and European Union, there are lots of solid Brass "But" hinges for sale new and new old stock." But" hinge is the Brit name for the standard type of hinge used for all manor of things from doors to box lids also very common on Oak and leather
gun cases.
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#594598 Mar 27th a 09:59 PM
by Newton 1131
Newton 1131
Another good domestic source could be https://www.rockler.com/. They have what looks like some good quality brass hinges. I have never seen or used them so can’t say for sure. Also not sure if sizes are what you need.
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#594608 Mar 28th a 02:27 AM
by craigd
craigd
For a little follow up comment, in the US, the Brusso brand might be looked over to confirm to one's satisfaction, but has a long, consistent high quality reputation. They may(?) be where the folks at PDyson source their hinges. Along with butt hinges mentioned by Damascus, there are also things called stop hinges, that hold a case cover open at just a little past 90*. By coincidence, 1 1/4" and 2" hinges have an uncanny similarity to 32mm and 50mm European spec hinges.

I don't know if they would fit this project or not, but I also noticed that the US version of the bay has them for seemingly good prices, and the Lee Valley place I mentioned has all brass piano hinges for that option. I have used the Brusso brand for a fair number of similar projects, but admittedly not for a one for one replacement repair of a wood gun case. I'm sure there are many options, best of luck with it.
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#595288 Apr 10th a 09:33 PM
by Dennis Daigger
Dennis Daigger
Late to the party but here's my imput.

I've used English hinges obtained from two US sources in the past for projects and would not use them again after discovering Brusso. Brusso hinges are not cheap but neither are the English. The Brusso's are priced competitively with the English imports and are a noticeably higher quality product.
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