The first hinges on my lighter broke, it was thin and not strong enough. This time around I thought I'll create a much thicker hinge from a bit of bass bar. The best way to create the hinges would be to use a CNC milling machine, which would need to be programmed and tested. I chose to create the hinge from the eye with a Dremel tool. Plus, it's great fun creating things with the eye without using a machine.

 

 

I started off by tapping bigger threads for bigger screws.

 

The brass bar I used to create the hinge.

 

Measured and cut the bit I will use.

 

 

Measured and mark both sides of the brass metal hinge using a sharpie and a razor blade 

 

 

After some Time I had both sides groove cut outs and fitting spot on.

 

 

Grinding and milling to the size I need.

 

 

Riveted up and seems ok.

 

 

After one day I completed the hinges, installed a patina.

 

 

Engraved my name on the back.

 

 

After creating the hinges I created a bigger close hammer for the lighter lid.

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That's a nice looking lighter.