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Post# 288237   7/11/2014 at 15:19 (3,548 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

I thought I had this solved but alas I do not. The original plastic lid hinge on the Avocado Bomber broke. I am having a helluva time finding any kind of hinge that will clear the width and girth of the seal that protudes from the side of the vacuum. I have been looking at hinges until I am blue in the face and can find nothing that looks like it might work except possibly some marine hinges.

Someone out her has had to have been in my boat in the past. Take a look at some images of the problem. What kind of hinge do I need and how would I attach it? Thanks.


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Post# 288238 , Reply# 1   7/11/2014 at 15:28 (3,548 days old) by marks_here (_._)        

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What about the hinges used on piano benches, look at hobby lobby for small furniture hinges

Post# 288244 , Reply# 2   7/11/2014 at 15:43 (3,548 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

That was my original idea but I can't find a piano hinge to clear the seal. It protrudes a good 10 mm on the bottom and 7 mm on the top. I have not been able to find any kind of offset hinge to clear that seal.

Has anyone out there faced the same or similar problem? If so I would sure love to know how it was overcome.


Post# 288250 , Reply# 3   7/11/2014 at 16:18 (3,548 days old) by mikes ()        
1968 - 1969 Camero console lid hinge

This may work if you pull the hinge pin out and turn over one the the hinge plates. Just looking at your pics reminded me of these "standup" hinges on the old Camero's. Here is a link www.summitracing.com/parts/oer-39... Of course it is not a factory replacement for your device, but it could work. Just putting in my 2 cents (and thats about what it is worth)

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Post# 288252 , Reply# 4   7/11/2014 at 16:23 (3,548 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()        

I would attempt to remove the original and cement clear or white vinyl to both sides and then reattach the hinge. That would retain the shape of the original and add a very flexible hinge in the middle. I tend to look to repair rather than replace in these situations. I'm much too easily frustrated doing the search for a replacement.


Post# 288255 , Reply# 5   7/11/2014 at 16:30 (3,548 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

I was also thinking of using a flexible material behind the original hinge. What kind of vinyl would I use? I was thinking about this flexible tape called Blenderm used by RC modelers for hinges.

Post# 288262 , Reply# 6   7/11/2014 at 16:50 (3,548 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()        

Any flexible vinyl would work as would a sturdy fabric such as duck cloth or canvas, vinyl would be easier to keep clean. Even a heavy gauge vinyl/PVA shower curtain would work. Wal-Mart (in stores with fabric) or JoAnn, Michaels or Hobby Lobby also sell vinyl of various gauges to measure.  A six inch strip (1/6 yard) would provide material to repair a few dozen such hinges. I think Benderm might be a bit too thin to hold up for long term use. I've used it for a hinge repair on a polycarbonate box and it tore after a few months of very infrequent use.


Post# 288268 , Reply# 7   7/11/2014 at 16:57 (3,548 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

Looks like a reason to visit the new Jo-Annes that just opened in our community. Hope none of my motorcycle riding friends see me in there, lol. Might be hard to 'splain. So would collecting vacuums, lol.

Post# 288270 , Reply# 8   7/11/2014 at 17:03 (3,548 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()        

Tell em you need clear vinyl to cover  a desktop so you can read through it and keep documents clean...somethings nobody needs to know in detail.


Post# 288273 , Reply# 9   7/11/2014 at 17:09 (3,548 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

Ever tried something called a "CA hinge". It is used in RC aircraft.

Post# 288274 , Reply# 10   7/11/2014 at 17:30 (3,548 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()        

never tried a CA hinge, but looks promising since it is laminated...

 


Post# 288399 , Reply# 11   7/12/2014 at 13:41 (3,547 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
idea!

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Why not screw an average cabinet hinge on to where the old one has broken?


Post# 288431 , Reply# 12   7/12/2014 at 18:42 (3,547 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

Supersweeper, I wish it were that easy. The gasket that sits between the canister and the lid sticks out 7 - 10 mm. Any hinge has to have enough offset to go over that gasket. A simple cabinet hinge or piano hinge won't work. I will post some images so you can see.

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Post# 288453 , Reply# 13   7/12/2014 at 20:42 (3,547 days old) by bebring (Québec)        

Gr8DaneDad have a good idea, use some fabric like leather under the old hinge. It would be discreet. The CA hinge look a good idea too.

Post# 288528 , Reply# 14   7/13/2014 at 16:47 (3,546 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

Hmmm, hadn't thought of leather. Our new Joann store doesn't open until the end of August. The big signs on the building and the recent opening of the Marshalls in the same building fooled me. I had been leaning towards some sort of heavy duty cordura, perhaps material from a 2 to 2 1/2 inch wide nylon strap.

Post# 288578 , Reply# 15   7/13/2014 at 23:13 (3,546 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
not on the vacuum!

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But on the old hinge, over where it has snapped!


Post# 288579 , Reply# 16   7/13/2014 at 23:17 (3,546 days old) by DesertTortoise ()        

I was thinking underneath the old hinge fastened through the same holes the rivets and screws went through. Ran out of time to do everything today.


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