Reddit reviews Brass Thumb Screw, Knurled Head, 0.75" Length, Fully Threaded, 1/4"-20 UNC Threads, Made in US (Pack of 5)
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Thumb screw for simple “by-hand” installationFree-machining brass offers corrosion resistance and is nonmagneticPrecision-machined finish for a decorative, finished lookDiamond knurl provides extra grip for manual tightening
Great questions.
Yes, I found these great brass knurled thumb screws https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005RTF0NQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and threaded inserts https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00207NF6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for the pivots. I thought about a soild pin but that may interfered with anything larger than a letter.
The inner top corners and bottom back panel are angled to give swing clearance from the outer box.
I played with lots of wood blocks and inner catch ideas but settled simply on 2 small brass nails that I insert/remove to mount the outer box to the wall. The are definatly strong enough to prevent it from "over opened".
I ended up spending a lot o time finding the right pivot point but found a place where its nicely balanced. Its stays shut when its shut and open when its opened.