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Once you are certain that they all go together smoothly, take one surface
and remove the hinges. If you have a needle oiler, place 1 or 2 drops of oil
into the hinge and work it back and forth. It’s also a good idea to put some
lite oil (like WD40) on a rag, and to wipe the edges of the hinging surfaces
with this rag. The oily residue will keep spilled glue from sticking to the ul-
tracote covering. Then wipe off any excess oil from the surface. Glue the
hinges into the holes securely using the glue you prefer. I have had good
success with Pro-bond polyurethane (not the pro-bond yellow furniture
glue) because when drying it foams up slightly and fills the gaps between
the hinge and the mounting hole. Pacer Hinge glue works great for the
same reason.
Make sure the bent hinge is able to go perpendicular to the edge (see pic-
ture).
When the glue is dry, do the same
thing with the mating surface, glue
the hinge legs into the holes
provided. Keep the surfaces as close
together as possible to minimize
gaps. When completed it’s a good
idea to seal the hinge gaps by ironing
a piece of Ultracote covering material into the groove between the sur-
faces.
