JB-102 Aanslagscharnier

Very nice hinges. I use Brusso hinges on any project that requires hinges. I have always found them to be excellent. However I would like to see one extra steel try screw and one or two extra brass screws with each set.

These are the best hinges I’ve used. It’s a very rewarding feeling after installing the hinges to find that there is zero slop and play in them and everything lines up exactly like it should. The ability to keep the lid open without an additional support is also very nice. I’ll definitely be using these again in the future.

I ordered the butt hinge and from the illustrations and directions it appeared that I would fully miter the thickness of the hinge; when I looked at it carefully, it can only insert about 2/3’s of the way into the box thickness as it needs space to rotate around the hinge. That wasn’t clearly defined in the specs and I would have ordered a different hinge had I known that. the quality of the hinge is excellent, but the application information was disappointing.

I teach a lot of woodworking classes, and recommend Brusso hardware to all of my classes for nearly all of their hinging applications. Most of our work is hand-made, and it’s foolish to use an inexpensive hardware store hinge after spending hours and hours on high-quality hand work. Sure – they’re expensive. When quality counts, the cost is certainly worth it.

This is my go-to brass hinge for the humidors I make, which are about 12x9x6 or smaller. Very easy to install, even without the router template. The finish is good but the shine can be taken higher with hand polishing if this is desired.

This is a wonderfully constructed hinge. The brass is very heavy gauge and the machining is excellent. A very precisely made item.
A stainless starter screw is included and is very helpful in installation. Despite this I needed to obtain some extra bras screws and Brusso support was very helpful in obtaining these. Highly recommend the product.

I make many small boxes. Since discovering Brusso and especially the JB-102, I use it almost exclusively as my “go to” stop hinge. High quality and consistent manufacturing make for a perfect finish for my projects

I’ve used Brusso 101 and 102 hinges for several box projects. They never fail to please and impress regarding look, fit and finish.

Even with the Brusso Template, this hinge is not easy to install, unless you spend an hour or so working with the template and some scrap.
When using the template, make sure the box is pre-finished, because the hinge will determine where the sides of the box meet and they might be off by a 32nd, which can be cleaned up with sandpaper. The template is not perfect and is no substitute for practice.
I used spacers to elevate each side of the box to the proper height. After using the template, spend a minute or two on each mortise squaring the corners.
Then use a Vix-Bit or similar device with the smallest setting, a No. 2 bit, then pre-screw the holes. Then use the supplied steel screw and some beeswax to cut threads in the holes. Only when the hinge is fitted do you try to screw the brass screws.
Bottom Line: Spend some time with the hinge and the template to get comfortable with it before trying it on a completed box.

This hinge as is with all Brusso products is of the highest quality made to exacting standards. I spend way too much time on making my boxes to not purchase the best available hinges.

The best hinges in the w orld!!!

This is an excellent product. I have found no other hinges that compare to this level of quality.

sturdy, work as described

Great product for small boxes. Lid stays open as it should without the use of a chain or lid support.

Screws break on hardwood but I feel like any small brass screw will do that

Beautiful and precise. as is the case with other Brusso products I have purchased over the years. I hand cut the mortises.