Re: I need a hinge

[John Roberts <roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 00:10:45 -0600
>From: cchhcc@xxxxxxxxxx (Lauren E. Michaels)
>Subject: I need a hinge

>I am almost done restoring an old holmes-stlye stereoscope except for the 
>hinge. I bought one from a wood workers store that I thought I might 
>substitute, but it is too loose and floppy so I am back to square one. Does 
>anyone know where I can get a similar hinge from? It doesn't have to be 
>exact - just work the same and be around the same size. I don't care how it 
>attaches either. I will try anything. I am desperate!

How about cutting up a cheap compass (drawing instrument)? They tend to be
sold in drug stores, cost no more than a few dollars, and use a very stiff
hinge which is held by friction.

John R


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