One of the keys to successfully making my wood-hinge box is using a hard enough rod for the hinge axle that will not deform when you cut it.  Our rods come in two diameters: 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch.  

1/16 inch diameter rods are typically used with the 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch dowels.  1/8 inch diameter rods are typically used for 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch dowels.  

Our rod kits come in three different configurations:

• 1/8 inch Rod Kit: 3 x 6 inch segments of 1/8 inch diameter rod

• 1/16 inch Rod Kit: 6 x 6 inch segments of 1/16 inch diameter rod

• Combination Rod Kit: 2 x 6 inch segments of 1/8 inch diameter rod and 4 x 6 inch segments of 1/16 inch diameter rod