cabinet hinges- does direction matter?
06-08-2015, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
I checked about 6 Singer cabinets, and all have the two outer on the cabinet and the one inner on the flaps.
06-08-2015, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
I checked about 6 Singer cabinets, and all have the two outer on the cabinet and the one inner on the flaps.
The cabinets ranged from early 1900's treadle to mid 50's electric, both single flap and double flap styles.
The White cabinet I have in the house is also this way, however the National I have in the house is the other way - I can check the other non-Singers later, when I get out to the shed.
The cabinets ranged from early 1900's treadle to mid 50's electric, both single flap and double flap styles.
The White cabinet I have in the house is also this way, however the National I have in the house is the other way - I can check the other non-Singers later, when I get out to the shed.
06-08-2015, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
I checked about 6 Singer cabinets, and all have the two outer on the cabinet and the one inner on the flaps.
The cabinets ranged from early 1900's treadle to mid 50's electric, both single flap and double flap styles.
The cabinets ranged from early 1900's treadle to mid 50's electric, both single flap and double flap styles.
06-08-2015, 03:52 PM
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It must be a matter of convention. From a strength standpoint it wouldn't matter.
The bulge goes up. Otherwise the extension won't open and close properly. From a practical standpoint it makes no difference while actually sewing. If you also like to lay your cutting mat on the sewing table then it sometimes interferes.
Rodney
The bulge goes up. Otherwise the extension won't open and close properly. From a practical standpoint it makes no difference while actually sewing. If you also like to lay your cutting mat on the sewing table then it sometimes interferes.
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06-09-2015, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodney
Otherwise the extension won't open and close properly.
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06-09-2015, 06:52 AM
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You're correct Mavita. I don't think I was clear enough. Someone else mentioned putting them on with the bulge down.
IIRC my Singer treadle cabinet has hinges that are longer on one side than on the other. Those ones had to go on the same way they came off.
Rodney
IIRC my Singer treadle cabinet has hinges that are longer on one side than on the other. Those ones had to go on the same way they came off.
Rodney
06-09-2015, 08:46 AM
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They only go right side up, not up-side down but they can spin clockwise if they are symmetrical. LOL such a confusing topic!
I think I have them just about done. The flaps open and close all the way correctly and the two extensions meet in the center evenly. I had to make a minor correction to even that up so I have two holes patching and will need to re-drill the screw holes.
I think I have them just about done. The flaps open and close all the way correctly and the two extensions meet in the center evenly. I had to make a minor correction to even that up so I have two holes patching and will need to re-drill the screw holes.
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