Posted by chriscase on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 15:26:35 :
In Reply to: 2nd series bed hinge, continuation from last forum posted by Doc Dave on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 13:27:28 :
Let it into the wood so the top surface is at the bottom of the bed strip rabbet.
I think the big slot is to allow lubing of the hinge. Plus to allow dirt to fall out. Or maybe to let it give some there, permitting better alignment. Maybe.