This hinge is so clever! ...but I made a simpler version (with Template)

Summary by Krater

The creator designs, builds, and tests a custom wooden hinge mechanism for a fold-down toolbox cabinet, refining the prototype with the help of a friend and transitioning from steel to aluminum components.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a custom wooden hinge for a toolbox cabinet?

• wooden hinge design
• toolbox cabinet construction
• Figma CAD modeling
• metal fabrication
• template making

What it concludes

• A paper template can be used to accurately map and cut custom hinge components without a CNC machine.
• Switching from steel to aluminum for the hinge arms makes it easier to keep the metal from wandering and works better with woodworking tools.
• Adding cutouts for the bars in the second version of the template ensures all bars are the same length and eliminates the risk of switching pieces.