Name for this hinge type??

[alphabeta279]

Hi folks,

I'm building a crib for our baby (due in four weeks....!) and I'm trying to order some hardware to allow the crib to swing, but trouble is I don't know what it's called and so can't google it!

This is the style I'm looking to build:
http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Sw ... lt,pd.html

You'll see there's two metal pin style hinges on which the crib can rock. Any ideas where I can get these or what they're called?

Many thanks in advance!

 

[NazNomad]

Similar here ... https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j ... kVQQxkefPw

They appear to just be a 14mm bolt inside a metal sleeve.

 

[NazNomad]

... or here, they use an eyebolt that swings on a hook.

 

[NazNomad]

... seems Rocker make something called a 'pivot hinge'

http://www.rockler.com/pivot-hinges-pair

 

[alphabeta279]

Ah brilliant idea - never thought to look for the instructions....! Perfect, thanks very much.

 

[NazNomad]

... or this type of thing that will allow you to remove the crib without dismantling the framework

http://www.questhardware.co.uk/architec ... brass.html

 

[Myfordman]

Based on experience of making something similar years ago. I found it vital to limit the swing as when the child is larger and can lift itself to a standing position, it is possible for it to fall out aided by the swinging mechanism.
I made my own pivot with miniature ball races and limited the swing to +/- 4 degrees.