lighthearted Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 So I have these double swing doors in the retail shop I own. The doors we picked up at an antique flea market and I installed myself. The doors have worked great until recently when one of the hinges stopped working--meaning it does not swing the door back into the closed position. This is outside my wheel house, but one of our employees, who was a machinist in a former life, took it apart, replaced the spring but was not able to repair it. Seems one of the catches is just worn down. Any idea where I can find someone with the skills to repair such a piece of hardware? Or would be able to source replacement hinge? this is not a hardware store item. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 That specific hinge may be hard to find. But I have seen double acting hinges with springs for commercial kitchen doors that might take its place. I guess it all depends on size and esthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 There are a fair number of spring companies that can wind a special, one-off spring, and the price is usually not that bad. You may have to disassemble the hinge, and send them the spring. Google "custom winding torsion spring" and see what comes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthearted Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 We were able to replace the spring from a local gunsmith, thats not the issue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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