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Following on from the May/June issue of The Locksmith Journal, we mistakenly
matched up the wrong images with descriptions; please see below the
correct advice on some of the most popular hinges currently available:
» » THE QUALITY OF THE HINGES CAN
be determined by the following main
parameters:
• Thickness of hinge leaf. The thicker
the hinge leaf, the more reliable
the fastening the door to the door
frame, lower backlash and slack
fabric.
• Finishing. Covering hinges should be
uniform, no scratches, chips or sag.
BUTT HINGES
Butt hinges come in a range
of sizes ranging from 13mm to
150mm and are normally used
for cabinet doors.
They are very strong but
cannot be adjusted once they
are fitted.
FLUSH HINGES
Flush hinges do not require a
recess to be cut. They are not as
strong as butt hinges but can be
used for light-weight doors and
small box construction.
CONCEALED
HINGES
Concealed hinges normally
come in two sizes (25mm
and 36mm). The hinge is
adjustable once fitted and is
designed with chipboard and
MDF in mind.
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• Alignment of the parts. Hinge
leaves must perfectly adhere
to each other. The presence of
bearing rings will also add to the
hinge quality.
BUTTERFLY
HINGES
Butterfly hinges are often
used on light-weight doors;
different shapes and patterns
are available, and they are
generally easy to fit.
BARREL HINGES
Barrel hinges come in
two parts. The threaded
part of the hinge is screwed
into a pre-drilled hole. They
are easy to fit and can be
dismantled.
CONTINUOUS OR
PIANO HINGES
Continuous or piano hinges
come in different lengths and can
be bought in brass or steel. These
are ideal where a long hinge is
required such as a desk top or a
cupboard door. Small countersink
screws are normally used to fix it
in place