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nzgeordie · 12-03-2007, 03:39 AM

Not sure if this is the right location for this post but I'm trying to identify an odd hinge which I no longer have an example of to be able to show a pic.
Two of these hinges were fitted to the centre leaves of a circular oak dining table. The table top is divided into semi-circular halves which slide apart to allow the two hinged centre leaves to open out.
The hinges were like nothing I'd seen before being mounted on the underside of each leaf and articulated which allowed each of the centre leaves to fold face-to-face when stored then, when folded out, to pull apart then push back and butt together.
I had only one of these hinges (the other had broken) which I gave to an engineering company to try & duplicate. They lost the only original!!!
Can anyone give me a source for these or give them a type name so I can try a web search?

**harrysin** · 12-03-2007, 09:03 AM

Geordie, I'm sure that sometime in my life I have seen what you are describing. A possible starting point might be the following link, which might be an awesome task as they have a HUGE catalogue.

http://www.hafele.com/au/

**bobj3** · 12-03-2007, 09:41 AM

Hi Geordie

I recall seeing one like that in the Lee Valley hardware cat. they have tons of hinges, if you don't have a Lee Valley cat. they will send you one for free..

Also the web site below,hard to find hinges...
http://www.vandykes.com/subcategory/10/
http://www.horton-brasses.com/produc...pecialtyhinges
http://www.antiquehardware.com/subcategory/30/
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Originally Posted by nzgeordie

Not sure if this is the right location for this post but I'm trying to identify an odd hinge which I no longer have an example of to be able to show a pic.
Two of these hinges were fitted to the centre leaves of a circular oak dining table. The table top is divided into semi-circular halves which slide apart to allow the two hinged centre leaves to open out.
The hinges were like nothing I'd seen before being mounted on the underside of each leaf and articulated which allowed each of the centre leaves to fold face-to-face when stored then, when folded out, to pull apart then push back and butt together.
I had only one of these hinges (the other had broken) which I gave to an engineering company to try & duplicate. They lost the only original!!!
Can anyone give me a source for these or give them a type name so I can try a web search?

nzgeordie · 12-03-2007, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the help Bj & Harry. I think I've found what I'm looking for!

The hinge is called an RV Table Hinge and here's a picture of what it looks like.
Thanks again

**bobj3** · 12-03-2007, 09:11 PM

Hi Geordie

You'er welcome and thanks

I have a pair or two of them but I didn't know what they called them or what the heck they made them for..then you said RV and it rang a bell, that's where I got them from...they held the table/bed in place..

I also have two pair for doors ,that's to say they lock the door in place.
with the same hook/cam system..

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Originally Posted by nzgeordie

Thanks for the help Bj & Harry. I think I've found what I'm looking for!

The hinge is called an RV Table Hinge and here's a picture of what it looks like.
Thanks again

nzgeordie · 12-07-2007, 05:26 AM

HELP!!!!
I've found the hinges (see above posts) but can only find them in the USA and the supplier does not ship overseas.
Are any of our forum members willing to take delivery of these on my behalf for forward shipping to NZ?
Naturally, I will meet all costs involved. The actual hinge purchase can be done over the net and I can then arrange pick-up by UPS/FedEx or similar.
Anyone willing to help? I would need a mailing address (not a Box number)

**bobj3** · 12-07-2007, 08:32 AM

Hi Geordie

You bet ,,just PM me or email me

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Originally Posted by nzgeordie

HELP!!!!
I've found the hinges (see above posts) but can only find them in the USA and the supplier does not ship overseas.
Are any of our forum members willing to take delivery of these on my behalf for forward shipping to NZ?
Naturally, I will meet all costs involved. The actual hinge purchase can be done over the net and I can then arrange pick-up by UPS/FedEx or similar.
Anyone willing to help? I would need a mailing address (not a Box number)

12-03-2007, 03:39 AM	#1
nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 697 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! Help with Hinges Not sure if this is the right location for this post but I'm trying to identify an odd hinge which I no longer have an example of to be able to show a pic. Two of these hinges were fitted to the centre leaves of a circular oak dining table. The table top is divided into semi-circular halves which slide apart to allow the two hinged centre leaves to open out. The hinges were like nothing I'd seen before being mounted on the underside of each leaf and articulated which allowed each of the centre leaves to fold face-to-face when stored then, when folded out, to pull apart then push back and butt together. I had only one of these hinges (the other had broken) which I gave to an engineering company to try & duplicate. They lost the only original!!! Can anyone give me a source for these or give them a type name so I can try a web search? __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Geordie, I'm sure that sometime in my life I have seen what you are describing. A possible starting point might be the following link, which might be an awesome task as they have a HUGE catalogue. http://www.hafele.com/au/ __________________ *Harry*
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nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 697 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks for the help Bj & Harry. I think I've found what I'm looking for! The hinge is called an RV Table Hinge and here's a picture of what it looks like. Thanks again Attached Thumbnails __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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12-07-2007, 05:26 AM	#6
nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 697 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! HELP!!!! I've found the hinges (see above posts) but can only find them in the USA and the supplier does not ship overseas. Are any of our forum members willing to take delivery of these on my behalf for forward shipping to NZ? Naturally, I will meet all costs involved. The actual hinge purchase can be done over the net and I can then arrange pick-up by UPS/FedEx or similar. Anyone willing to help? I would need a mailing address (not a Box number) __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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