Hinge variation

I have been trying a rope hinge. It seems to be working well I think I m going to use this system with the next lid. I used 1/8 synthetic braided line with 1/8 inch holes that are off set oddly 1/8 with 6 holes. I then melted a 'blob' in one end (4 inches maybe be 6" there is lots of extra but it is only a few cents of line) and the other end I also melted it but wrapped in masking tape (tightly wrapped) to get a clean edge. It needs to be no blobed out as it will never go through the holes it fits but just. I then 'laced it and pulled it tight and tied a over hand know and cut off and sealed the end. Just work the little loose bit back a long the line some. This is a sample bit sand and round over the edges that will be held together by the line. It will run smoother.

Cleaning, well it is synthetic. I intend to use a chlorahexidine or f10 sanitizer and soak the line with it after wiping off any dust. All the hinges took less than 2 hours (four) the first time so if they wear or need to replaced it isn't a huge job.

On a other note if any use the lock types I used I am finding them to be rusting in spots doing it again I'd recommend a good rust paint (let it cure fully) before installing it. It isn't bad but it is there.

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