Hinging Hijinks
After taking a break of several days from the window seat, I went back to work for a while today, trying to figure out how to hinge the seat top. I ordered a custom 60" piano hinge online since the ones from Home Depot were too short. It came yesterday, and I was itching to get at it today.
I was desperate to install the hinge in the underside of the top, so I used some scrap wood to test fit it. It just wouldn't do, with the configuration of the support piece and the wall. The only thing to do was secure the hinge to the upper side of the seat. I guess it will be ok since the cushion will cover it.
To make sure the hinge sits flush with the top, I routed 1/32-in. depth x 5/8-in. width recess. Since I don't have a plunge router, I had to rout all the way to the ends of the wood, even though the hinge leaves about 3/4-in. at each end. I guess once it's painted it won't be too noticeable.
Tomorrow, I'll drill the pilot holes and screw the hinge to the top and support pieces--just to test fit. If it works well, I'll dissassemble it, cut and install the front edging, and get the painting done. That means I can't install the hinge permanently til next weekend at the earliest since I need 2 coats of oil-based paint, and it takes forever to dry! At least I accomplished something today.
We had a Red Cross drive at our church Friday--raised about $7,000! So much more to do, though. This tragedy is beyond comprehension.
I was desperate to install the hinge in the underside of the top, so I used some scrap wood to test fit it. It just wouldn't do, with the configuration of the support piece and the wall. The only thing to do was secure the hinge to the upper side of the seat. I guess it will be ok since the cushion will cover it.
To make sure the hinge sits flush with the top, I routed 1/32-in. depth x 5/8-in. width recess. Since I don't have a plunge router, I had to rout all the way to the ends of the wood, even though the hinge leaves about 3/4-in. at each end. I guess once it's painted it won't be too noticeable.
Tomorrow, I'll drill the pilot holes and screw the hinge to the top and support pieces--just to test fit. If it works well, I'll dissassemble it, cut and install the front edging, and get the painting done. That means I can't install the hinge permanently til next weekend at the earliest since I need 2 coats of oil-based paint, and it takes forever to dry! At least I accomplished something today.
We had a Red Cross drive at our church Friday--raised about $7,000! So much more to do, though. This tragedy is beyond comprehension.
posted by Tif at 10:26 PM
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