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March 25, 2008
brass door hinges
I am looking for brass hinges for my brownstone front doors that are offset top and bottom 5" x 2 1/4". If they make ball bearing or self lubricating that would be great. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Is the hinge installed in a 90 degree position when the door is closed (with the knuckle toward the outside)? If so you need an un-swagged hinge which is not available with a ball-bearing.
Here is the closest to an original that I have seen.
Posted by: southslope at March 25, 2008 1:17 PM
BTW- The published size of modern hinges is generally "square" meaning that a 4 1/2" hinge is 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" when it is open. Most hinges made at the turn of the century were made out of "square". Entry door hinges were taller and shutter hinges were wider.
Posted by: southslope at March 25, 2008 9:44 PM
Hinge is not 90 degree it is offset top and bottom with 1 inch closed that is what is so unique about this hinge. The hinge you are referring to is called (1/2 surface mount) type which is not what we are looking for .
Posted by: tapnow at March 25, 2008 10:45 PM
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