Looks like the hinge should be on the bottom so this wouldn t happen at least with a piano hinge.
Piano hinge for 3 4 plywood.
The knuckle length is 1 2.
See dimensional diagram below for exact dimensions.
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A heavy duty aluminum piano hinge is a long hinge suitable for exterior use.
I demonstrate how to measure cut and install the piano hinge in this video.
When removed from the boat and folded you d have the part your step on folded on the outside of the plywood.
If done the other way the hinge would flex and open up.
Note all components.
The top is 3 4 plywood and measures 32 x 50.
Both hinges are made to fit 3 4 plywood or any lumber that measures exactly 3 4.
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Piano hinges may have mounting holes along their length.
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Piano hinges sometimes also called continuous hinges are essentially a long straight hinge that often is sized to run the full length of the pieces being connected.
Hinge is made to fit 3 4 plywood or any lumber that measures exactly 3 4.
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The slotted design allows for the hinge to be used with many different thicknesses of decking ranging from 3 4 marine grade plywood with no sleepers all the way up to 2 6 decking on a 2 4 sleeper totaling 3 of lumber.
The strength of a continuous piano hinge comes from its length rather than the thickness of the material or its width.
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Riveting on piano hinges worked well n strong i don t make these videos to make money i make them to share the tips i ve learnt over 36yrs as a joiner but.
Ie more pressure in the middle would really just pull the wood together.
Using a mixture of the following hardware you can make a piano hinge will have the ability to work with docks 3 4 6 8 widths.
How to install a piano hinge on a boat storage compartment lid.
The name derives from its use connecting the heavy lid of a piano to the body of the instrument.
The hinge handles this with no problem.