Galley Drop Leaf Locking Hinges

[Captain Doug]

I need some help identifying the manufacturer of this hardware. The hinge pins are severely worn and the hardware is flaking rust.
Any help is appreciated.
Restoration is not possible from a practical standpoint.
Thanks

 

[Comodave]

Have you thought about having it plated? Not sure if this type of metal can be plated, but I would find out.

 

[Larry M]

Or take them off, have them stripped/bead blasted, Por-15 and then paint them.

 

[psneeld]

How about new ones?

Lots on the internet including Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N249-250-V1896-Support/dp/B000I1EFAW

 

[Frosty]

I think of these as typical RV type hardware. They are inexpensive and made of mild steel. If you want to stick with them you could perhaps try to treat a new pair in a way to slow down the deterioration. Or switch to something more marine tolerant.

Here is the first seller I ran across on an image search, but I don't think they are uncommon.

https://www.hardwaretree.com/prodde...MIicuJwdeB6QIVAqvsCh22Ew87EAQYByABEgLx_fD_BwE

If you click "enlarge" on their image it brings up dimensions.

 

[kchace]

Drop leaf locking hinges are readily available new. Here is one example from Rockler (a great woodworker supply company)

https://www.rockler.com/drop-leaf-s...MIgtKWtOeB6QIVFZJbCh0ItAquEAQYAiABEgIgY_D_BwE

Ken

 

[DCDC]

Not sure if this would work for you but fairly simple. Two wood ‘knees’ on short vertical hinges which fold out to support a hinged leaf. Example is our fly bridge table.

 

[Captain Doug]

Not sure if this would work for you but fairly simple. Two wood ‘knees’ on short vertical hinges which fold out to support a hinged leaf. Example is our fly bridge table.

Saw the same hardware Frosty mentioned and the wing supports are my next choice. Thanks for the help; a solution is in sight.

 

[Bacchus]

Or take them off, have them stripped/bead blasted, Por-15 and then paint them.

I just got finished using POR 15 for the first time on my RV batty compartment & tray. I'm impressed with it and would recommend it for any anti - corrosion situation. Only limitation is it doesn't stand up well to UV but can simply be top coated. Many very positive recommendations. Worth a look

 

[Lou_tribal]

I just got finished using POR 15 for the first time on my RV batty compartment & tray. I'm impressed with it and would recommend it for any anti - corrosion situation. Only limitation is it doesn't stand up well to UV but can simply be top coated. Many very positive recommendations. Worth a look

POR15 is really good and by far the best anti rust paint I have ever seen. Only thing to be careful about, if you open a can, use it till the last drop or be sure there is none on the lid as you may not be able to reopen it. When dry it is hard like a rock and it is impossible to remove the lid without destroying it.
Now I am buying set of small can that make a pint (5 can in the set if I remember well) so I just use what I need.

If I am right they have one product UV resistant or a coating UV protection, check their web site.

 

[Comodave]

We used POR15 pn the engine mounts this winter. Don’t know yet how it will hold up. But it does look much better than the rusty mounts looked.

 

[Island Cessna]

I need some help identifying the manufacturer of this hardware. The hinge pins are severely worn and the hardware is flaking rust.

I had exactly the same hinge. It wore and corroded to the point it was not reliable. After the admiral had her dinner land in her lap I bought a pair of these:

Alise Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bracket Heavy Duty 8-Inch Brackets Support Wall Hangin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G6MN383/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_rt7OEb...

I made 2 wooden blocks for the short arm of the bracket. They are now the strongest part of the table!

 

[Captain Doug]

I had exactly the same hinge. It wore and corroded to the point it was not reliable. After the admiral had her dinner land in her lap I bought a pair of these:

Alise Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bracket Heavy Duty 8-Inch Brackets Support Wall Hangin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G6MN383/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_rt7OEb...

I made 2 wooden blocks for the short arm of the bracket. They are now the strongest part of the table!

View attachment 101851

Thanks for the info, This solution looks great.

 

[Captain Doug]

Finished product. Made shelf brackets out of poplar, stained and poly. 6” stainless piano hinges to the table base and fabricated wedges with a stop to prevent over travel. Thanks all for suggestions.

 

[Frosty]

That's really nice. I particularly like the wedge with a stop. That really makes it (I've had supports like that on previous boats but without that feature).

Can I ask how you made the wedge/stops?

 

[Captain Doug]

Using scrap 3/4” poplar, routed a 3” wide channel across the board to 1/2” thick. I started the channel 1” from the end of the board to create the stop. Sanded the 1/2” end to a ramp slope and final dimension to catch the bracket.

 

[Frosty]

Thanks! (I need to get more proficient with the router.)

 

[Bacchus]

Great little project to practice with a router if you dont have access to a band saw.
If you want to cheat you could glue them up from 2 pcs