How to install a piano hinge on a window seat. Apr 21 2014 install the hinged seat lids with piano hinges. It was originally developed as the name implies to be the hinge on the door of the piano. The window sills are actually a continuous vent for heat and ac with removeable grilles. The piano hinge is one of the most common recessed hinges in use.
It is great to use with heavy doors or cabinets and in very high use areas. Measuring and making this window seat was done earlier and in my shop this post is only the installation portion of the finished window seat. One thing i would change is make it out two 34 sheets glued together instead of one sheet. The bench was upholstered with leather and fabric.
Gary is the host of kregs detailed trim carpentry dvd from which these clips were taken which walks you through skills and strategies designed to speed your work and improve the quality of. The extra storage is such a plus. Installing piano hinge help 06 06 2005 0656 am. Because of its original purpose the piano hinge is very sturdy and dependable.
Need to put a hinge on a blanket chest for the lid i figure ill use a piano hinge is that the best choice. Woodworking instructions on how to install a piano hinge requiring no adjustments to make the reveal consistent bench seat hinge for built in cabinets inspired by i like to make stuff bob clagett. We decided installing a window seat with a hinged lid was the best option. Do i have to mortise that and if so what is the recommended method.
The first step involved with installing the window seat was to carefully remove the existing baseboard trim. Just an update the piano hinge is holding up well with use as seat. Apr 21 2014 install the hinged seat lids with piano hinges. Step 1 measure for hinge placement.
Turn over the newly cut melamine top piece and the storage access piece and put them together again.