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Adjustable Hinge for v slot 4040 extrusion

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by CameramanTom, Nov 7, 2019.

  1. CameramanTom

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    Hi,

    As the title says, I'm looking for an Adjustable Hinge for the v slot 4040 profile. After some advice here I am scaling up from 2020 to 4040 and the only component I cant find anywhere is the Adjustable Hinge for the 4040 v slot.

    4040 Adjustable Hinges exist for t slot, but for the life of me I cant find one for v slot.

    Can anyone help/advise?

    I need the hinge to join profile end to profile face, the problem being the single flanges on the t slot hinge plate dont marry up with the v slot double track

    Do i just mod a t slot hinge?

    I had posted a similar question tagged to the end of another post from someone in general chat, to no avail and I'm really hoping to find a solution so I can order and build.

    Thanks in advance to anyone who can help
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    You should be able to sand the nubs off the bottom of the 4040 hinges and use them, as the slot patterns differ (T slot has a single slot, VSlot has two slots)
     
  3. CameramanTom

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    Ok, thanks I was leaning towards this approach, i worry over time it will be vulnerable to twisting but to be seen.

    Thanks for the input,
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    4040 vslot has 4 mounting holes, 10mm in from the edges on the corners. If you drill them into the hinges it wont be able to twist, use more than one screw
     
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  5. CameramanTom

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    I can build anything if I find the right piece

    Becomes

    I can mod anything.

    Thanks

    Order time
     
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  6. Peter Van Der Walt

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    I need that on a T-Shirt!
     
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