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   rslatm | Oct 16, 2003 02:56pm | #1

   Got an example of what they look like. Never heard of pigs ear hinges in my 30 years of WWing?   Perhaps they go by other names in other locations?
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   Taiwanboy | Oct 16, 2003 04:03pm | #2

   trying to send a photo. not having any success. But if you go to this website you can see what I am talking about: http://www.navarre-dpm.fr/fr/fiches_a_larder.htm The name I have used is a direct translation from the French.

   John L

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   BDuck11 | Oct 16, 2003 04:20pm | #3

   If you can get your hands on back issues of the magazine, Chris Gochnour wrote a full-page sidebar called "Get the hang of French hinges," in FWW issue #142. Although he uses a different name for them (fiche hinges), photos on page 84 clearly show the same thing as what you linked to. 

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   Taiwanboy | Oct 16, 2003 04:36pm | #4

   Hi Bill

   Any chance you or someone else could scan the page and send to me? When I left New Zealand 4 1/2 years ago I donated all my 15 years or so of FWW and FHB to my son's ex-highschool. And in Taiwan, I haven't met anyone who has or would likely have any copies.

   Thank you

   John L

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   Steinmetz | Oct 17, 2003 11:19am | #5

   Taiwanboy, If you have a small wood chisel (1/8" or, 1/4",) you can mortise these hinges after scratching out their outlines with a sharp needle.

   I would attach the hinges first,with two screws ,THEN scratch and mortice just enough to provide a good 'bearing surface' For the hinge leaf. 

    Incidentally, These hinges are made in such a way as to be attached to the surface (as that will leave just the thickness of the leaf as gap 'tween the door and frame.   BUT! ,By slightly mortising the leaves, it makes for a stronger job. Stein.