27 Aug 97 18:40, Rich Lockyer was yackin' to Ian Macaulay and said:
 RL> I like the Sig EZ Hinges.  When I don't use those, I'll use a
 RL> standard DuBro plastic hinge like you have there, but instead of
 RL> glueing it, I'll pin it.  Of course, do this ONLY if the hinge is
 RL> installed in spruce stock... balsa is a bit soft and the pin may
 RL> work out.  I use regular flathead dressmaker's pins and after
 RL> driving in, cut the point with a pair of flush end-cutters.
 RL> Pinning makes future repairs easy and eliminates the possibility
 RL> of glue fouling the hinge.
I usually use these type hinges or a cloth type madfe from two sheets of pre 
glued material sewed down the center.  i bought a bunch years ago and have 
been tapping that supply ever since. When I use the plastic dubro or sig or 
whatever I have always just ca'd them.  But of course my ships have never 
been tested in flight.  Building has slowed down as much as fido the last few 
years.  But I now am the proud owner of 800 foot of straight level earth and 
a parallel pond to match.  As soon as this never ending house, shop, shed 
building stops I might just get to enjoy them.
You know anything of Larry marshall on Inet?  I can't find a group with any 
of his comments in it.
allabes
Ian Macaulay
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