Hinges and Hardware, Box Making Supplies

Box Making 101

As a professional box maker, one of the questions I hear most often, is where can I buy hinges and hardware? Some want to know about the hinges I used in my most recent box making article in Fine Woodworking. Others wonder whether less expensive hinges can be used in substitution for the high quality Brusso hinges I used and where they can be found.

Here’s the skinny on hardware. Some of the best suppliers are listed with links at right, and each link will carry you directly to the hinges used in the Fine Woodworking article.

You can also find lesser quality but useful hinges at your local Lowes, Home Depot or Ace Hardware Store.

Don’t overlook the opportunity to make your own hardware. My Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making shows how to make your own rustic hardware from scrap metal, and my book Basic Box Making and Andrew Crawford’s book, Making Heirloom Boxes, both illustrate methods for making your own interesting wooden hinges.

If you have an additional question, email Doug Stowe and it will be answered in the Boxmaking 101 Blog

Hinges and Hardware, Box Making Supplies

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