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   desertrat | Jun 07, 2005 05:20pm | #1

   Although it doesn't sound like it is near as flimsy a many manufactured products, I'd put that third hinge on.  Something that thin does have a tendancy to flex.

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   Steinmetz | Jun 07, 2005 06:30pm | #2

   GR,
   At least one more or if sold by the pair , use addition two.
   It will keep the door from warping.
   Be sure to place top and bottom hinges about 4" from end.
   The remainder can be spaced equally apart. Another gramps Stein.

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   Ricks503 | Jun 07, 2005 07:47pm | #3

   Going over 3' I would use a third hinge on each side - centered of course

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
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   WillGeorge | Jun 07, 2005 09:17pm | #4

   54"  with 1/8 glass..   Lets see.. 54 divided by twelve is 4 or there abouts...

   No hate here.. BUT.... Shoulden't guns be in a metal safe??

   Hay I got Expert with my old B.A.R. so not against guns a bit!

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   GrGramps | Jun 08, 2005 01:02am | #5

   Well, it looks like it's unanimous.  I need to order another set of hinges.  Of course, it's not economical to order just one item, so I will have to order several items.  Can't imagine why I was trying to conserve on hinges after what I have spent on mahogany.

   By the way, LeeValley responded with the following which are guidelines I have not seen before:

   We don’t have the manufacturer’s load rating for this hinge but the normal guidelines for hinges are as follows:

   Weight of door             Size of door                  Number of hinges to use   8-11 lbs                      20 in or 508 mm                            2  11-20 lbs                     40 in or 1016 mm                          3  20-30 lbs                     60 in or 1524 mm                          4  30-50 lbs                     100 in or 2540 mm                        5

   The gun cabinet is for my son who is fortunate to live in an area that probably has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.  The saying is: "people who live around here don't touch something that's not their's".  (Probably because the result can be very painful, if not fatal.)

   Thanks to all who took the time to pass on their wisdom.

   Roy

    

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