Onoff Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Door hinges... Do they go 2 leaf to the jam like this: Or 3 leaf to the jam like this: Hopefully it doesn't matter so I can make sure the writing on the hinge is the right way up. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Just looked at ours. Some are one way, other are the other way. I rather suspect the joiners just fitted them whichever way they came out of the packet. I might have to turn some of them over to get the writing the right way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Whichever way up they are the same number of bearing supports are achieved, writing right way up fits with my OCD.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 These discussions always remind me of a carpet fitter who was telling me how fussy some customers/people can be when it comes to detail. He gave the example of people making sure the orientation of all faceplate screws were the same... He took the expression on my face to be one of confusion so proceeded to indicate on a nearby lightswitch what he meant only to realise that *I* was one of them! ? So, yes, another vote from me that upright writing is the 'right' (indeed *only*!) way to have those hinges. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Yes @MJNewton screws horizontal or even better with cover caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Despite being OCD (according to my wife) I have an issue with lining up screw heads, the screw must be tight but lining them up either over tightens them or leaves them loose so I tend not to, however cross head screws are on nearly everything. Screws should be torqued to the correct setting and cordless drivers can be set to this which is my preferred option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, joe90 said: Despite being OCD (according to my wife) I have an issue with lining up screw heads, the screw must be tight but lining them up either over tightens them or leaves them loose so I tend not to, however cross head screws are on nearly everything. Screws should be torqued to the correct setting and cordless drivers can be set to this which is my preferred option. There lies an argument for Torx head screws as you've more chance of being able to make incremental adjustments to line the screw heads up! These will have to do: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Next question, what's the ideal gap between door and jam? 3mm? It is what it is on the cupboard but I've now to do the main door. Thus this gap: Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 hours ago, ProDave said: Just looked at ours. Some are one way, other are the other way. I rather suspect the joiners just fitted them whichever way they came out of the packet. I might have to turn some of them over to get the writing the right way up. You know it's going to bother you now! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, joe90 said: Whichever way up they are the same number of bearing supports are achieved, writing right way up fits with my OCD.? If the writing is wrong, take up Crossfit and stand on your head. You know you want to. Edited May 30, 2019 by Ferdinand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: If the writing is wrong, take up Crossfit and stand on your head. You know you want to. I can imagine her being very strict..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Onoff said: Door hinges... Do they go 2 leaf to the jam like this: Or 3 leaf to the jam like this: Hopefully it doesn't matter so I can make sure the writing on the hinge is the right way up. Cheers. three lugs on the standard and two on the door and whilst not necessary , unlike slotted screws, it does look as though care has been taken if screws are +. whatever the clearance is on the hinge side, the top and striking side should all be equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Onoff said: I can imagine her being very strict..... Chuck you in the nearest duckpond with one hand, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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