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Posted by Oren on May 16, 2008, 6:32 pm
On Fri, 16 May 2008 17:57:10 -0400, Jeff Wisnia
>Oren wrote:
>
>> I need to install hinge pin door stops on some interior doors. I've
>> never seen these types of hinges before. The hinge plates are 4 inches
>> high, the pin is about 3 inches or more. Instead of the normal pin;
>> there are screw caps on the top and bottom. The pin is installed and
>> the caps are then screwed into place. The caps are about 5/16 long.
>>
>> There are no markings on the hinges to determine the maker.
>>
>> Anyone know what the hinge type is called or know of a door stop that
>> would work?? These doors cannot use the baseboard rigid door stop.
>>
>> The caps are not long enough to engage the thread. I tried the common
>> door stop, but the cap is to short to attach.
>>
>> Oren
>
>
>Can you replace the top screw cap with a bolt having the correct threads
>and of sufficient length to make it through the door stop?
The caps only have three threads, so I'd be afraid to use a longer
threaded bolt. I might damage the hinge. Thanks.
>Chances are the door stop will block most of the view of the bolt head,
>or you could dab a little gold paint on it to make it blend in.
>
>If the hex on the bolt is too large and interferes with installation,
>then turn it down on a lathe and saw a screwdriver slot into it.
>
>If you don't have a lathe then just chuck it in an electric drill and
>use a file to "turn it down".
>
>HTH,
>
>Jeff
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