Hinge problem: desktop style

ktl wrote:
> I have a desktop style lectern for church with a slanted top like the
> old school desks. It opens up, not down like a secretary :( Wood is 3/4"
> by 22" wide, so we need good support. There is a flat portion at the
> top, then it slants down toward the person standing behind. The top part
> back edge is 90 deg. from the top. The matching edge of the back piece
> is at 7 deg. off 90 (83 deg.). I want a nice, tight joint with as little
> hinge showing as possible, and my first plan was a piano hinge, but to
> swing this way, the standard one will not lay flat when closed.
>
> Anyone done a simple but pretty job without putting the hinges on the
> top surface? The top parts are above the sides, so I can't use a pin in
> the end, and anyway, won't the 7 deg. meet interfere?

Concealed hinges will do the trick - simple to install, too.
http://www.hardwaresource.com/uploads/soss%20barrel%20hinges%20JPG.jpg

Concealed hinges aren't designed to take any real load, but three or
four of them along the top edge will support the top and help keep it
straight.

R

RicodJour wrote:
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>
> Concealed hinges will do the trick - simple to install, too.
> http://www.hardwaresource.com/uploads/soss%20barrel%20hinges%20JPG.jpg
>
> Concealed hinges aren't designed to take any real load, but three or
> four of them along the top edge will support the top and help keep it
> straight.
>
> R
>

That looks good and simple. Thanks!