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Hinges

Hinges. Hinges. Hinges generally consist of two leaves & a knuckle. The knuckle is formed by interlocking parts usually an odd number. A pin runs through the centre of the knuckle, this acts as an axis Hinges are made from brass or steel

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Hinges

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  1. Hinges

  2. Hinges • Hinges generally consist of two leaves & a knuckle. • The knuckle is formed by interlocking parts usually an odd number. • A pin runs through the centre of the knuckle, this acts as an axis • Hinges are made from brass or steel • Hinges are usually fitted with countersunk head screws

  3. Hinges • Butt Hinge- most versatile, simpliest & most commonly used (doors, windows, box lids) • Piano Hinge- very long butt hinge, made in 2 m lengths, strong fitting & can be cut to length.

  4. Hinges • Lift-Off Hinge- another butt hinge but it is able to remove a component. The hinge seperates into 2 halves • Rising Butt Hinge- special hinge used for doors, as it opens a leaf lifts & when door is let go the leaf will return, closing the door

  5. Hinges • Back Flap Hinge- wide square version of the butt hinge, made from brass or mild steel, used for drop leaf tables • Table Hinge or Rule Joint Hinge- another version of the back flap hinge, designed for for mounting fold down table flaps.

  6. Hinges • Flush Hinge- same as butt hinge but is used for lightweight doors. Easily fitted. • T-Hinge- heavy duty, used on garage or shed doors. Made from mild steel

  7. Hinges • Strap Hinge- like the T-Hinge it is used for shed doors. • Concealed Cabinet Hinge- used in modern houses on kitchen cupboard doors. These hinges are consealed and the can be adjusted.

  8. Locks • Cupboard Lock- made from brass or steel and it is screwed exactly into cupboard door. The bolt/ward will fit into the mortise in the frame. • Cut Door Lock- like the cupboard lock, the lock is recessed into the door. Used in lock drawers.

  9. Locks • Box Lock- 2 parts the lock & the keeper. Lock is fitted into the box & the keeper to the lid, both are recessed into the wood. • Mortise Dead Lock- used in external doors, lock is inserted into the mortise in the door while the keeper is recessed into a frame

  10. Locks • Rim Lock- used in internal doors, lock is screwed to the back of the door while the keeper is screwed into the frame. • Internal Mortise Lock with Catch- the lock is inserted into a mortise in the side of the door & the keeper is recessed in the frame.

  11. Catches • Magnetic Catch- a small encased magnet is screwed to the inside of the frame, this magnet attracts a small metal striker plate fixed to the door • Ball Catch- spring loaded steel ball trapped in a cylindrical brass case, the ball recesses into a metal striker plate when the door is closed.

  12. Catches • Barrel Bolt- used for garage sheds,cupboards or presses. One door is fitted with the bolt & the other is fitted with the lock or catch • Spring Catch- small version of the rim lock, the ward is spring loaded & operated with a handle instead of a key.

  13. Catches • Bullet Catch- bullet is screwed into the frame, while the barrel is pushed into an aligned hole drilled in the door. Catch relies on friction than strength. • Hasp Lock- these locks are used in conjunction with a padlock, come in different sizes

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