Good value hinges sought

[9fingers]

Looking for suggestions for 25-30mm ish solid drawn brass hinges. I'm not in in the Brusso/smart hinge region of the market but looking for something better than brassed steel with randomly positioned holes a la BnQ. Knowing that the hinge dimensions will dictate the box thickness, I want to buy some before I define the box detail dimension. They do not have to be polished. The contents of the box is more important than the box itself which does not need to be the finest woodwork, just functional.
Looking for recommendations where you have used them yourself and been pleased with them.

TIA

 

[Tinman]

Simonswerk or Basta Parsons are both good quality solid drawn but hinges but I am not sure if they go below 38mm (1 1/2")

 

[Blackswanwood]

Horton Brass are good quality - I would say one notch or two down from Brusso and Smart Hinge.

Box Hinges :

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www.nichelocks.com

I have also used these which are fine (but not in the same league).

Small Cabinet Hinges - 38mm x 22mm - Drawn Brass

Cabinet style hinges suitable for light weight cupboard doors Finish Drawn polished brass Dimensions 20283.1 - (38mm x 22mm x 1.4mm) 20283.1 Dimension On Diagram Height (H) 38mm A Width (W) 22mm B Leaf Width 8.5mm C Thickness 1.4mm N/A Important Info...

www.gjohns.co.uk

 

[9fingers]

Thanks For the replies.
I've ordered some from G Johns

 

[Pete Maddex]

I have used these ones in the past they need a polish up, but are good.

Pair Of Quality Solid Butt Hinges CHOOSE Small-Large Door Cabinet Cupboard | eBay

Pair of Solid Brass or Steel Butt Hinges with Polish. Superior Quality Hinges. The size is of the total length of the Hinges.

www.ebay.co.uk

Pete

 

[9fingers]

Thanks Pete. I looked at those earlier. The knuckles seemed a bit roughly hewn in the photos which put me off.
Fingers crossed for the ones above that I've ordered.

 

[Woodbloke]

I get my decent quality butt hinges and screws to fit from Marches. Not Brusso prices but pretty good quality; similar sort of solid drawn butts that Blackswanwood recommends above ^ - Rob

 

[Cabinetman]

Yes I know it was 5? years ago, but the solid drawn brass hinges I got from Screwfix were everything I was wanting and expecting, no complaints at all. Various sizes too.
Ian

 

[AndyT]

Yes I know it was 5? years ago, but the solid drawn brass hinges I got from Screwfix were everything I was wanting and expecting, no complaints at all. Various sizes too.
Ian

I've done the same in the past and been very pleased. The trouble is that Screwfix and Toolstation are both liable to change their suppliers for this sort of thing, so you need to buy some samples before deciding to stock up. And don't buy anything with thin brass folded double on each leaf.

It doesn't take long to improve the finish on brass hinges with a range of grades of abrasive paper.

 

[Trevanion]

Yes I know it was 5? years ago, but the solid drawn brass hinges I got from Screwfix were everything I was wanting and expecting

I recently had a bunch of the solid brass drawn hinges from Screwfix and the quality was very poor, horrendous mill marks on the leaves, the opening and closing of the hinge ranged from very sloppy to very tight, and the countersinks weren't a conventional 90-degree angle, but something much shallower so no regular screw would sit neatly.

As @AndyT said, suppliers change and you sometimes have a good product, or a rubbish one. You can't be too fussy for something like £2 or £3 per pair, but it's nice when you do get a reasonable quality product for that price.

 

[AndyT]

Back in this thread, two years ago, I used hinges from Screwfix

A Walnut workout - with added box - finished!

What's a good thing to do on a wet Saturday morning? Drive to a gym, pay loads to share the air with dangerous strangers? Or get some healthy exercise in your own workshop... No question really - that's not the dilemma. I have this useful-looking chunk of walnut, kindly given to me a few years...

www.thewoodhaven2.co.uk

I think the quality was a reasonable match for the box, which wasn't going to justify £50 hinges.

Here's a closeup of one. Pencil for scale and to cover up an overcut.

 

[Cabinetman]

Unless you are really keen and countersink the hinges to match your screws it’s handy to have odd nr guage screws. 3/4” 5’s and 1”x 7’s are very handy to have.
Ian

 

[9fingers]

Back in this thread, two years ago, I used hinges from Screwfix

A Walnut workout - with added box - finished!

What's a good thing to do on a wet Saturday morning? Drive to a gym, pay loads to share the air with dangerous strangers? Or get some healthy exercise in your own workshop... No question really - that's not the dilemma. I have this useful-looking chunk of walnut, kindly given to me a few years...

www.thewoodhaven2.co.uk

I think the quality was a reasonable match for the box, which wasn't going to justify £50 hinges.

Here's a closeup of one. Pencil for scale and to cover up an overcut.

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I missed those when looking at screwfix as they have them listed under "Door Hinges". I think I'm sorted now but(t) I might pick up a pair on my next visit to assess the quality for future reference.

 

[9fingers]

Thanks For the replies.
I've ordered some from G Johns

The hinges turned up the other day and very pleased with them. Holes drilled in line, countersinks fit the screws supplied. They have a matt drawn finish which I prefer but could be polished if needed. If I wanted to be picky, the hinge pin is of a different grade/colour brass from the leaves.
Brand it "Top Drawer Fittings" which I see is carried by a number of suppliers. 3 pairs 38 x 22 x1.3 mm plus screws all delivered for £12. Quite happy with that.