Plastic Hinge install questions - Pictures and Q's added

[Steve_Cox]

John,

I used urethane base adhesive under and over the hinge and between the wood pieces this time. I sealed my hinge a year and a half ago with silicone because I wasn't sure how the hinge would hold up and wanted to be able to remove it without too much de-construction. The silicone cracked open at the wood to wood side of the things, after about 17 months, the Florida sun was just too much for it. The hinge is going to last a long, long time, I put it back together permanently with construction adhesive since it is a Wood to wood seal. I think Jack is prolly right about using the stuff for windshields. I know not much sticks to the plastic the hinge is made of though and that seal surface is mostly from the compression of the screws holding things together with the sealant more of a gasket than a sealant on the plastic side, or so it seems.

[Geron]

I used the "putty in a tape" which is kinda like a gasket and caulk. I used it primarily for two reasons.

It's been universally used in literally millions of application (tried and true)

Relatively easy de-construction of it proves necessary.

Oh, a third one.
Absolutely easiest to clean up.

Used it on windows and hinges.

[Mary K]

MJ, Geron, and Steve, Thank you SOOO Much!!! You Boys ROCK!!


I am off to find some wood and adheasive and wood plug makerthingie...

Wish me luck!!!

Mk

[Micro469]

Thanks from me too guys

[Mary K]

Well, I have the trim ready to install. Just need to glue and screw it




It is overhanging a lot, but will be cut back so don't panic.

It only took me 4 1x2's to get 2 pieces of trim for the hatch. But I had to practice with the new table saw.

QUESTIONS:::::

Q#1: To be specific, I can use the PL Urethane Adhesive to install the hinge and trim right? I have not found the black stuff, but I do have 2 tubes of PL. This is okay right? It will seal it up but be flexible?

Q#2: ....... humm....DAMN, I can not remember...

Guess it can wait till later....

Thanks, Mk

[Micro469]

Mary... I like your wood detail. How thick is that...1/2"? I know you saw mine... it's 3/4" thick, almost looks too bulky. I might take it off and put al or steel down, so it doesn't stick up so high. Let me know how yours works out.....

[madjack]

MK, leave the hinge a 1/2" overhang on each side and make a small diveter(outta wood) to go underneath it(on the sides) to help channel water away while driving.....
madjack

[Mary K]

Mary... I like your wood detail. How thick is that...1/2"? I know you saw mine... it's 3/4" thick, almost looks too bulky. I might take it off and put al or steel down, so it doesn't stick up so high. Let me know how yours works out.....

Well, it was 3/4" thick. But I thought it was too thick. So, with my branny new Table Saw I split it to 1/2" and then routered the outside edges with a roundy bit thingy ... took me 30 min to get the bit height adjusted.

After taking some 150 grit and then some 220 grit and sanding it by hand, it smothed out the 45* angle cut on the inside edge. My elebow is killing me now.

Mk



Mk

[Geron]

Well whooop teeee dooooo!!!!!!!

If I ever make it to a rally where you are, I'm gonna hide my hinge(s).

Lukin' guud.

g

[Steve_Cox]

Mk,

Nice photos

That wood trim looks really nice. That question about the PL, I dunno, I used the PL products once and went back to the Liquid Nails Ultra Duty Poly 4X, others swear by the PL products.

[Miriam C.]

Now I am gonna have to redo mine. It is not pretty like yours. You did a beautiful job on the hinge trim Mary K.

GitRdun!

[diverguy]

MK,
that looks sweet, i think YOU have YOUR callin in woodworking. i really like the lower profile of hte wood trim. i am so proud of you for not cutting a finger off on the saw yet. i still have all ten myself but that could change.
working on my cabinets this weekend i poked my finger on brad sticking out, never felt it but i bled all over my cabinets. i just rubbed it in and now i call them relatives.

the trim look great, really liking the way they are coming out. great job.
you are a craftsman. wait, craftswoman.

[bledsoe3]

Mary, I think you've done a really good job on wood trim.

[Mary K]

Thanks everybody!

DG, Stop, your embarrassing me...


Steve C, Okay, thanks. I can take em back and exchange them

Mk

[Mary K]

Testing out some trim stain on practice pieces.

The top piece is not a well sanded and I wiped on the stain with a rag. It sure does have an antique / distressed look about it.

I was thinking of added the plugs after stain and having them as a decorative thing...but I just think I will plug it all and stain it.

Bottom piece is cut off from the actual installed trim so it is somewhat sanded and stain applied thick with a brush and wiped down after a few min.

Just thought Id post...

Mk