How To Remove Spring Loaded Door Hinge Pins

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

How to remove spring loaded door hinge pins.

Spring loaded hinge pin remover. I ve messed up the trim around my doors a number of times by using a screwdriver and a hammer to pound out stubborn door hinge pins. It takes about three shots and the pin is out. If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.

A swinging door hinge is also known as a butler door and you need to occasionally remove the hinges for adjustments and repairs. Use needle nose pliers to pull the tension pin from the. How to remove hinge pins. Next lodge a book under the door to keep it from toppling over while you unpin it.

Typical spring hinges have a coil spring that wraps around the hinge pin inside the barrel of the hinge. Disabling spring door hinges allows the door to stand open at any position you may desire. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. A spring loaded hinge can be extremely useful for doors that need to remain closed.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Todays video we will look at ho. Remove the locking pin. To remove a door hinge pin start by making sure you have a hammer a screwdriver and a nail punch or nail set.

I now use my spring loaded nail set to do the job with perfect results. This can only happen with the help of spring loaded hinges. Then use your hammer to push the nail punch up and under the pin until it dislodges. Installing adjusting and removing a spring loaded hinge are important skills to know.

A swinging door allows pushing in or out of a room but still returns to the closed position when stationary. How to remove swinging door hinges. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door.