What are you using for door hinges? Sources?

[Martinjmpr]

One thing I want to get rid of is the cheap looking piano hinge on the side door:



So what kind of hinges are people using? I've seen the plastic hinge, but I'm leery of its durability.

Is anybody running a marine-type hinge? Any pics or sources?

Thanks in advance!

[KCStudly]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cadinlnord/12575a72/=m2ttwu

Lift off stainless steel. Screws go into the jambs and are inaccessible when the doors are locked closed.

The seal does need to be on the inner surface of the door to use them.

[Dean in Ct.]

I'm using some old bronze marine hinges from a local consignement shop. I love the way they look but I had to build landing pads as you can see

[Roo Dog]

Martin,

Plastic garden gate hinges from our local hardware.

Sprung loaded with adjustment.

No problems so far and they have had some use.

RD

[Woodbutcher]

I don't have a close up picture but you can still see what they look like. Made of Stainless steel and from a Marine parts supplier. Surprisingly cheap, and good quality.


http://www.marine-products.com/parts/bo ... inges.html

[48Rob]

Martin,

Piano hinges don't look so cheap if they are installed like a regular hinge, so you only see the backbone of the hinge.

Like this;



Rob

[halfdome, Danny]

Like 48Rob said .


I use preformed aluminum piano hinges from Grant Whipp.
They look and work quite well.
Hardly noticeable on the outside when installed.
Danny

[Roo Dog]

Closer picture of the gate hinge.

Take it easy

RD

[H.A.]

I used this plated brass hinge at McMaster-Carr. Its the type "4" on this page.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#lift-off-hinges/=m4fuui
They have gone up in cost over the past few years, About 6$ when I purchased !

I am a real fan of liftoff hinges for just about everything,
In fact as a Kid I did not realise there was anything but that as all houses are built with lift-offs.
Then arrived in America, Some things here are "different".

[DMcCam]

Hi Martin, We used these refrigerator door hinges. Here's a link: http://www.etrailer.com/Enclosed-Trailer-Parts/Redline/383700.html


They are flush fit so we need to offset them.


Here's a picture of the offset aluminum.

Cheers,

Dave

[working on it]

Stanley gate hinges (or the HD generic copy), powder coat black, with plastic bearing surfaces. About $6 each. I used three per door so they'll never sag.

[markhusbands]

I'm going to use the offset piano hinges I think.

[GerryS]

Check out camp-inn. They will sell parts to builders....I believe. Their hinges look really nice!

[SamIAm]

For a clean look, you could go with a SOSS hinge, which is invisible from inside and outside, being set within a mortise in the door and frame. Expensive, though.
Brendon
http://www.leevalley.com/en/Hardware/pa ... at=3,41241

[jss06]

Stanley gate hinges (or the HD generic copy), powder coat black, with plastic bearing surfaces. About $6 each. I used three per door so they'll never sag.

I use these as well. I only used 2/door but I don't think it will be an issue.