Case Panel Hinges or other way of opening

chris reilly · 23-August-05, 08:54 AM

Hey!

It is a massive pain getting my panels off not to mention on, take a look at this pic. I was wondering does anyone have any suggestions on what i could do to alter it to open easier/better?

http://usavioih.com/is.php?i=431&img=Photo-0228.jpg

Thanks

BigAkita · 23-August-05, 09:02 AM

Cut the tabs off, and run some magnetic adhesive tape along the top and bottom. Hinge the back of the door so it opens suicide style, and mount a handle towards the front.

chris reilly · 23-August-05, 09:21 AM

suicide style?

HoJo · 23-August-05, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chris reilly


	suicide style?

Hinged at the back so it opens from the front.

chris reilly · 23-August-05, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoJo


	Hinged at the back so it opens from the front.

Oh, sounds cool.

I have just ordered the magnetic tape.

Do you have an image of this in action and what hinges do you reccomend?

Zer0s · 23-August-05, 10:17 AM

I dont know where or what exact hinges you shoudl get. But my only suggestion, is get the inside hinges. The ones that stick on the outside will just make it look tacky.

chris reilly · 23-August-05, 10:22 AM

Yeah, inside will be best. Would door hinges work as i think i have some in the shed.

I was wondering, when you said add a case handle any suggestions on them, of course a black, chrome or silver one is a must. I'd actually like a clamshell type or something to go over the current 'pre set' handle (if you can get away with calling it an handle)

PS. Im in UK

Peng Lord · 23-August-05, 11:06 AM

I'm thinking a piano hinge would be best. I'd spot weld (you'll find that a high stregnth epoxy will probably work just as well) it on to the panel and screws on the back of the case, notching out a ~1/8" groove on the back edge of the case to keep the panel flush. Sounds like a good mod in the works.

Edit: I just found some acrylic piano hinges... http://www.sdplastics.com/acrylicpianohinges.html

chris reilly · 23-August-05, 11:20 AM

Come to think about it, do you think the magnet strip plus 3 thumbscrews in each side would be enough?

Hinges arn't a must, i just thought they would be needed to start with.

The strips i ordered are actually American too, they are:

http://i7.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/5b/9f/ee_1_b.JPG

Looks ok from what i can see, i ordered two.

BigAkita · 23-August-05, 11:25 AM

The piano hinge would work best. A long one along the entire rear edge or at least a pair top and bottom to support the weight of the door.

The handle is up to you, whatever goes with the theme of the case. Go to your local "bits" store and look at various dresser handles.

chris reilly · 23-August-05, 11:33 AM

Hey guys,

Just searching for hinges in the UK now, they cost a bomb

Looking on eBay now.

Peng Lord · 23-August-05, 12:15 PM

I think I might "borrow this thread for my next case. Using the stock case screws to hold on the hinge, with a small, discreet clasp to "lock the panel closed so it doesn't just swing open at in-opportune times. With the disappearance of floppy drives, we can start using magnets with computers, (HDD have enough sheilding and aren't bothered by weak stationary magnets. Kinda like these child safe cabinet locks.

I wonder if they come in chrome...

boardboyd · 23-August-05, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris reilly


	Hey! It is a massive pain getting my panels off not to mention on, take a look at this pic. I was wondering does anyone have any suggestions on what i could do to alter it to open easier/better? http://usavioih.com/is.php?i=431&img=Photo-0228.jpg Thanks

When I get home from work today I'll post what I did with my LianLi side panel. I'll try to explain for now though:
I used 3-hole hinges and rivited curved sliding drawer hinges onto the 3H hinges. I used the curved drawer hinges because the Lian Li side panels drop into the bottom then slide into the front. My pics later on will explain it better.

23-August-05, 08:54 AM		#1 (permalink)
chris reilly Apex Techie Wannabe	Case Panel Hinges or other way of opening Hey! It is a massive pain getting my panels off not to mention on, take a look at this pic. I was wondering does anyone have any suggestions on what i could do to alter it to open easier/better? http://usavioih.com/is.php?i=431&img=Photo-0228.jpg Thanks

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23-August-05, 09:02 AM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Cut the tabs off, and run some magnetic adhesive tape along the top and bottom. Hinge the back of the door so it opens suicide style, and mount a handle towards the front.

23-August-05, 09:21 AM		#3 (permalink)
chris reilly Apex Techie Wannabe	suicide style?

23-August-05, 10:17 AM		#6 (permalink)
Zer0s Apex Tech God	I dont know where or what exact hinges you shoudl get. But my only suggestion, is get the inside hinges. The ones that stick on the outside will just make it look tacky.

23-August-05, 10:22 AM		#7 (permalink)
chris reilly Apex Techie Wannabe	Yeah, inside will be best. Would door hinges work as i think i have some in the shed. I was wondering, when you said add a case handle any suggestions on them, of course a black, chrome or silver one is a must. I'd actually like a clamshell type or something to go over the current 'pre set' handle (if you can get away with calling it an handle) PS. Im in UK

23-August-05, 11:06 AM		#8 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	I'm thinking a piano hinge would be best. I'd spot weld (you'll find that a high stregnth epoxy will probably work just as well) it on to the panel and screws on the back of the case, notching out a ~1/8" groove on the back edge of the case to keep the panel flush. Sounds like a good mod in the works. Edit: I just found some acrylic piano hinges... http://www.sdplastics.com/acrylicpianohinges.html

23-August-05, 11:20 AM		#9 (permalink)
chris reilly Apex Techie Wannabe	Come to think about it, do you think the magnet strip plus 3 thumbscrews in each side would be enough? Hinges arn't a must, i just thought they would be needed to start with. The strips i ordered are actually American too, they are: http://i7.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/5b/9f/ee_1_b.JPG Looks ok from what i can see, i ordered two.

23-August-05, 11:25 AM		#10 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	The piano hinge would work best. A long one along the entire rear edge or at least a pair top and bottom to support the weight of the door. The handle is up to you, whatever goes with the theme of the case. Go to your local "bits" store and look at various dresser handles.

23-August-05, 11:33 AM		#11 (permalink)
chris reilly Apex Techie Wannabe	Hey guys, Just searching for hinges in the UK now, they cost a bomb Looking on eBay now.

23-August-05, 12:15 PM		#12 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	I think I might "borrow this thread for my next case. Using the stock case screws to hold on the hinge, with a small, discreet clasp to "lock the panel closed so it doesn't just swing open at in-opportune times. With the disappearance of floppy drives, we can start using magnets with computers, (HDD have enough sheilding and aren't bothered by weak stationary magnets. Kinda like these child safe cabinet locks. I wonder if they come in chrome...