Rat tail hinges

hermv2000

Well-known member
I'm about to start an entertainment cupboard in a fairly simple design and would like to use rat tail hinges, the type with the pennant shaped flat part.

In browsing the web I've found a number of offerings but the prices are a bit shocking, going as high as $85.00 for a pair.  With four doors I'll need four pair but I don't want to take out a loan to buy hinges.

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced source for such hinges?

Thanks,

Herman
 
I was working on a cabinet I saw in Popular Woodworking that called for rat tail hinges.  The best price I found was Horton Brasses for about $78.00.  I found a knock off at Lee Valley for about $45.00.  It might be worth a look.

Good Luck.

Jim Vojcek

 
Several years back I had gotten some from Ball & Ball.  As I recall they were fairly pricey then but then again, they are handmade.  Maybe you can try Etsy.com for blacksmith.

Stephen
 
Keep in mind the hinges from Lee Valley are most likely made overseas and you will get what you pay for.  I would bite the bullet and buy the hinges from Horton Brasses or Ball & Ball.  You will not be sorry with the quality.

How much did all the lumber and finishing material cost?  The hardware can "make or brake" a piece.

Dennis Bork
Antiquity Period Designs, Ltd.
 
Thanks to all for your replies.

I did a little more searching and found a set at Fisher Forge in PA. for $25.00 a pair.  They look hand forged in the picture.  Anyway I've ordered those.

Herman
 
Let us know what you think. I have used his blanket chest hinges. I don't think they are completely hand forged but they looked ok and were in the right price range. They appeared to have been cut out and then hammered. I was happy enough with them.
Mike
 
Sorry I'm late to the party. For future applications, check out Michael M. Coldren Company (http://coldrencompany.com/). I used some of their hinges about 10 years ago and they were very nice. Also good folks to work with. I don't remember what they cost.

Craig
 
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