What type of hinges are used on the top of this folding table?

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Does anyone know what type of hinges are attached to the top of this folding table? The legs fold in toward the back then the top folds down flat against the legs.

Sherry M. · Answer

Unsure, how about taking a nice close up photo and asking at the hardware store....Or take the hinge itself if you can remove it easily.

JoieBK · Answer

From a distance it is difficult to tell, but it could be a European hinge. You will have seen them on cabinets, a circle is cut to insert part of it into the door on a cabinet. They are really nice as can be adjusted easily after installation and because of the portion that is inserted into the cab door, they are quite sturdy. I really hate the installation factor though, time consuming and frustrating. There are other options equally as sturdy that don't need the circle bit to install. I'm with Sherry, Ace hardware has a plethora of hinges...and any other hardware you could ever need, as well as super helpful folks with lots of experience so they are full of good suggestions.

Norman Ransom · Answer

The hinges look like standard flat hinges. They attach to the underside and inside only and are not visible when the top is closed. The spacers on the outer edge of the top serve to strengthen the front legs of the desk/table. The corners are regular corner brackets. This looks like a very simple and inexpensive project but a very useful piece of furniture.

Judi Doherty · Answer

Those look just like hinges of box cupboards that are purchased through cabinetry outlets, most often they can get you some if they don't have them. The part appears to be recessed in the top of the table but a closer view would better show how it was attached in order to be sure which type of hinge it is. But still get a hold of cabinetry shops and for sure you'll know what it is.

Beverly Farkus · Answer

piano hinges might work.

JoieBK · Answer

As I look at this again, that hinge would have to lift off the 1x2. The two side 'legs' clearly fold from the sides into the middle, but the top could not fold down over the back and sides. So it would need to be a u bracket that slide down over the back 1x2. That should be easy to find though. Have fun making it!

Martha · Answer

I have a similar situation.I have an old drop leaf table & cannot find hinges that would level the table up.Any suggestions?

Beverly Farkus · Answer

can't you contact whoever posted it on Pinterest?? or talk to a man who makes cabinets himself - not a Lowes or Home Depot person - a person who does special orders,etc. A cabinetmaker.

Richard G · Answer

I think JoieBK is on the right track. it looks like some sort of 'Leg Hinge'. Here's one that I found that is a pretty simple design: http://www.hardwaresource.com/hinges/FURNITURE+HINGES/Table+Hinges+-+Shelf+Hinges/Leg+Hinge+for+Drop+Panel+Wall+Unit The ones in the photo look like they were built for that purpose. The side leg hinges are just plain flat hinges.

L.E. & Company · Answer

.......Not much time for reading all the comments, I just know when all else fails, ask at an ACE Hardware.....seems they always have, not only the answers, they have all the products the Big boys don't have nor know about!....Good Luck....  :)

Gail lichtsinn · Answer

cant really see them well but they might be french hinges which are adjustable

153091 · Answer

@Tina..go to www.rockler.com click on products, then hinges...you will find them listed. Hope this helps.

Tina R. · Answer

I found out these hinges are 270 degree hinges.

Misty · Answer

I had a similar problem once, local hardware store clerk says, just put the hinges on backwards?

Sanjib Saikia · Answer

What ty of hinge is used at the top of this table

Ro · Answer

Piano hinges

Chip · Answer

The hinges are 5 knuckle institutional hinges.

San · Answer

Try the Hinges that used with the pantry cupboards.

Pam Martin · Answer

Pam

Look up “special hinges” on google and look through those. I think I saw something that looked like it would work.

Red · Answer

They are listed in this pic

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Chad · Answer

I think the confusion is in how the top folds. The hinges aren’t important if the top folds towards the guy in the picture in stead of down like your thinking. I don’t believe the hinges are special, just how it folds. The top doesn’t fold down over the legs, it folds back. Hope that makes sense.

Tee · Answer

270 degree hinges...says so in the Pinterest images

Kmdreamer · Answer

They look like the kind that’s in kitchen cabinets

Deb K · Answer

Hi Tina R. hope this helps you out.

https://www.amazon.ca/QCAA-Solid-Folding-Antique-Taiwan/dp/B087BLPFRL/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?hvadid=395474440722&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001283&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9579804296014738987&hvtargid=kwd-528337396512&hydadcr=26080_9772486&keywords=folding+table+top+hinges&qid=1688514960&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Gan86300644 · Answer

If not mistaken, it's concealed hinges. There are 3 types of concealed hinges, C1, C2 and C3. It is being used mostly in modular cabinet's doors.

Mogie · Answer

A picture closer up to the hinges would be helpful can't see them well enough in photo provided.

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