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<blockquote data-quote="bhos" data-source="post: 78336" data-attributes="member: 799"><p>I'm cheap so I'd probably opt for the full-length piano hinge from the hardware store. The join of lid to hinge is actually quite a bit stronger than you'd think, even in 1/2 inch, because there's a screw every couple inches (and you can add more if you have a drill..) and the load is evenly distributed, just make sure you pre-drill for the screws correctly or the ply will either split or not hold the screw, and use 1/4 or smaller screw in 1/2 ply, 3/16's would be ideal (rule of thirds.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bhos, post: 78336, member: 799"] I'm cheap so I'd probably opt for the full-length piano hinge from the hardware store. The join of lid to hinge is actually quite a bit stronger than you'd think, even in 1/2 inch, because there's a screw every couple inches (and you can add more if you have a drill..) and the load is evenly distributed, just make sure you pre-drill for the screws correctly or the ply will either split or not hold the screw, and use 1/4 or smaller screw in 1/2 ply, 3/16's would be ideal (rule of thirds.) [/QUOTE]
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