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Product: Butt Hinge 
A Butt Hinge is a durable, two-piece hinge ideal for doors, cabinets, and gates. It features two metal plates connected by a central pin, allowing for smooth 180-degree movement. Commonly made from stainless steel or brass, it’s easy to install and offers long-lasting performance for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Butt Hinge

SKU: 364215376135197
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  • A Butt Hinge is a durable, two-piece hinge ideal for doors, cabinets, and gates. It features two metal plates connected by a central pin, allowing for smooth 180-degree movement. Commonly made from stainless steel or brass, it’s easy to install and offers long-lasting performance for both indoor and outdoor applications.

    Features

    • Design: Two rectangular metal plates connected by a central pin, allowing the hinge to pivot.
    • Material: Typically made from stainless steel, brass, or zinc-plated steel, providing strength and durability.
    • Size Options: Available in various sizes to accommodate different door weights and applications.
    • Finish: Often comes in finishes like polished chrome, brass, or black, suitable for different styles of doors or cabinetry.
    • Movement: Provides smooth 180-degree movement, ideal for doors, cabinets, or gates.
    • Installation: Easy to install with standard screws and pre-drilled holes on both plates.
    • Usage: Commonly used for internal and external doors, cupboards, cabinets, and gates.
    • Durability: Corrosion-resistant, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
    • Strength: Designed to bear significant weight while ensuring consistent movement over time.

    Installation

    • Mark Hinge Position:
      • Close the door and mark the hinge placement on the door edge. Typically, hinges are positioned 5 to 10 inches from the top and bottom edges of the door.
      • Mark the corresponding positions on the door frame.
    • Outline the Hinge:
      • Hold the butt hinge in place on the door’s edge and trace around it using a pencil or marker.
      • Repeat this process on the door frame.
    • Chisel the Mortise:
      • Use a utility knife to score the outline for precision.
      • Using a chisel and hammer, carefully chisel out the traced area to create a recess (mortise) that is the depth of the hinge leaf. The hinge should sit flush with the door surface.
      • Repeat this process on the door frame.
    • Drill Pilot Holes:
      • Place the hinge into the mortise and mark the screw holes.
      • Use a drill to create small pilot holes for the screws. This helps prevent the wood from splitting and makes it easier to screw in the hinge.
    • Attach the Hinge to the Door:
      • Align the hinge in the mortise and secure it using screws. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver, making sure the hinge sits flush with the door surface.
    • Attach the Hinge to the Door Frame:
      • Position the door against the frame so that the hinge knuckles align with the frame’s mortise.
      • Secure the hinge to the frame with screws, ensuring the door hangs correctly and moves smoothly.
    • Test the Door:
      • Open and close the door several times to check the movement. Make sure the door swings freely without rubbing or sticking.
      • If needed, adjust the screws to correct any misalignment.
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