After the present run of BSBs are done, I'm going to build a pistol/ammo briefcase for my son. So, I'll be looking for hinges, corner protectors, locking latches and a leather wrapped handle.

I'm thinking that a piano hinge would suffice but I'm open to better ideas. I've been searching the net and it seems that pricing is all over the place but how to judge quality from a web page????

So, where do you folks who use box hardware go for quality brass goods....and nice handles?  

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Thanks, Charles. Are you referring to the kind that fold and fasten to the inside of the case and lid? 

BTW, did the new style of stoppers come in?

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Charles, We are definitely not the type of wine drinkers that will only buy from certain vineyards. Heck, Two Buck Chuck from Pier One doesn't offend our Palates. Make 'em how ever you want. 

Wood and Turquoise is boxed. Stuck in some 3/4 + Mesquite for you to play with. Just got to get to the PO. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Lots of hardware here http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/index.aspx

I was thinking briefcase hardware too.

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Put briefcase in the Woodcraft search box. they have a nice selection of hardwear.

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Good, Better, Best never let it rest
Till your Good is Better and your Better is Best.

I'm with Mark.  Woodcraft has great quality and you can access it from our home page.

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Ron Dudelston
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Gene Woodworkers supply has a great line of hardware as well as Woodcraft. For a clean look depending on the wall thickness of the case I'd go with barrel hinges.

White Chapel Great people too. Once while chatting about a hinge I wanted the owner offered to send me a selection to choose from and I would keep and pay for  only the ones I wanted.

Service.

Gene

When I need quality hardware, I normally go to Lee Valley. Not the Chinese crud other sell. I have never been left down by any of my orders there. The brass screws don't break off even when pre-drilled. You may want to consider a friction device so when opened the case stay open. Please post pictures along they way, should prove to be a delightful read and educational also.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Thanks everyone for all of your suggestions. I'll check them all.

I'll be sure to post some build pics.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton