All is well for me so far. But annoyingly I also have a can of GT85 which I could have used.
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All is well for me so far. But annoyingly I also have a can of GT85 which I could have used.
Then spray some in now. WD40 is a penetrating oil designed to get in between threads and allow you to turn them. GT85 is a dry lubricant in a spay solvent carrier. When you spray it on the carrier evaporates and leaves the PTFE (Teflon) on the surfaces to lubricate them. Because it’s dry it doesn’t atttract dust or bits of ground up insects and spiders. GT85 is the locksmiths best friend.
You can get GT85 in wilko for £3.60
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it's a spray lubricant with PFTE that doesnt leave a sticky residue so doesn't catch dust and dirt
I use it as a polish for my bicycle frame and use a kitchen towel to rub any excess off, I can rub my frame with a finger after and it doesn't smell like the spray but looks shiny and brand new.
Thanks for all the advice chaps. I took the handle and lock off and gave the mushroom, hooks and gearbox as much of a spray with the ptfe as I could without removing more from the door. Glad to say it works as smooth as anything now. Nice and easy operation.
Only downside is I managed to spray PTFE lubricant all over my wall... luckily the hall is stripped down ready to paint. So hopefully a light sanding will sort that.
Thanks again!
Only downside is I managed to spray PTFE lubricant all over my wall... luckily the hall is stripped down ready to paint. So hopefully a light sanding will sort that.
Thanks again!
Good work, you'll know what to do next time. You sound as pleased as I was when I "fixed" my windows with WD40.
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having investigated/ already lubed the lock gearbox - I think door misalignment maybe contributory to my front door stiffness when extending the bolts.
has anyone adjusted one of these - I can't find exact lookalike on youtube videos eg Fitting Guide - Butt Hinge Adjustments
there is a hex bolt on top, nothing to turn on the bottom of the butt
two hex bolts above and beneath centre grub screw, these hex bolts are also accessible on the other side of the hinge butt
QUESTIONS
the movement of the door with the top bolt is subtle - it maybe adjusting compression of door into frame ?
if the other two hexes adjust the alignment of the door in the frame, i'm not sure how you adjust them in tandem, along with those on other 2 hinges further down door ?
(you'd create a lot of wear on the hinges if they aren't aligned - how do you avoid that)
I'm not sure the grub screw plays any role - maybe for removing pin ?
door outside is black closing towards the viewer into the frame
has anyone adjusted one of these - I can't find exact lookalike on youtube videos eg Fitting Guide - Butt Hinge Adjustments
there is a hex bolt on top, nothing to turn on the bottom of the butt
two hex bolts above and beneath centre grub screw, these hex bolts are also accessible on the other side of the hinge butt
QUESTIONS
the movement of the door with the top bolt is subtle - it maybe adjusting compression of door into frame ?
if the other two hexes adjust the alignment of the door in the frame, i'm not sure how you adjust them in tandem, along with those on other 2 hinges further down door ?
(you'd create a lot of wear on the hinges if they aren't aligned - how do you avoid that)
I'm not sure the grub screw plays any role - maybe for removing pin ?
door outside is black closing towards the viewer into the frame
Soldato
If you want to change the alignment then it may need shimming. It‘s the easiest thing in the world if the have a box of shims and two experienced people to do it. Get someone in. It’ll be £50 tops.
Soldato
Great, then you can explain how to adjust it without shims and the OP can do it themselves.
Soldato
It’s not the hinge where you put the shim. Its not the door that has changed shape, it’s the frame because the house moves. But please, explain to the OP how to do it and we can all learn.
Soldato
WD40 do a PTFE spray now as well, which I have used for a few things, seems to work well, but says WD-40 on the can so more expensive lol
door outside is black closing towards the viewer into the frame
eventually found a thread discussing these hex head, for door trueness in frame -
they give just 180degrees of rotation and the dot, on bolt head at 3oclock is mid point point, 12oclock is max door movement left & 6 inwards ...
however trying to adjust mine they are very stiff and some of bolts heads already crumbling from previous owner, may try some plus-gas easing spray.