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The box is made from reclaimed wood, and she is super happy with it.

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[โ€“] scott_anon_21@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

But your next hinges will be better yet. And I learned what to do the next time I mess up my hinge install. Which is likely the next time I attempt a hinge install. ๐Ÿ˜‰

[โ€“] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The hinge mortises look aligned to me. How are they misaligned?

[โ€“] foliumcreations@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They where ever so slightly off , and not deep enough. So the lid didn't close properly.