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Has anyone here made a deflex takedown sleeve?

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Bob Barnes:
I think that I have a connection hinge, less the screws, if there are any questions about it...

mmattockx:
Hamish's hinge pics. I will let him explain what we are looking at, but there are two designs. One looks to be permanently pinned while the other one will separate into two pieces when opened far enough.












Mark

Hamish:
Thanks for that Mark, much appreciated. I can post exact measurements if anyone is interested?

I was hoping someone would still be making these, but I haven't seen any advertised for years. I have been keeping them around unused as master copies, in the hope of getting some professionally made.

From memory there were 2 replica hinges being commercially made, based on originals from the early to mid 20thC. One was called a New Moon Hinge. Not sure if the black oxidised hinge is a New Moon, or if it's the other one, that  I can't remember the name.

The Connextion hinge is a lovely bit of gear. Flawlessly made, beautifully finished. I remember thinking it was quite expensive when I bought it, maybe $100-120USD+ shipping to Australia. If it was made pre cnc days then it's done by an extremely skilled machinist. Even so that would be a good price 15 years ago if it was made on a cnc mill.

Aussie Yeoman:
There's still a Connexion-style hinge being made by a broadhead manufacturer (not sure if I can say their name or not). The hinge is not on the website but if you email they'll send a brochure.

Still costs $100USD. There's a straight layup version and a version that will accommodate up to 11 degrees past flat.

That three-plated hinge looks fascinating. The pins must be mighty tough indeed.

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