Hurricane hinge problem
Posted:
Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:45 pmby ioan
I started making the hatch and I just realize that the hurricane hinge is not on the same level on both sides! What should I fill the space that the hatch is connected to? Am I doing something wrong? Now is too late to get another hinge, I'll have to make this one work.
Re: Hurricane hinge problem
Posted:
Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:50 pmby grant whipp
Been there, done that! Place a 1/8" or 1/4" piece of 1" wide aluminum flat stock under the horizontal flange of the hatch-side hinge piece ... be sure to seal it well on both sides (you'll probably want to use counter-sunk flathead screws into the hatch to keep the flat stock in place).
Good Luck, and ...
CHEERS!
Re: Hurricane hinge problem
Posted:
Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:53 amby len19070
Though I think Grants suggestion is a better one;
I have used a ripped down (to 1/4") piece of the composite 5/4 deck material.
As long as its not Wood...or anything else that will rot.
Happy Trails
Len