Brian VanVreede Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I recently built a new entertainment center and last night I finally had time to mortise the doors and face frame to install the hinges. I got the doors on and all of the reveals around the doors are even and line up great! My only issue is that neither door shuts fully. I can fix this by installing a double barrel catch but I'm curious as to why they don't want to shut fully. If you push the doors shut they just spring back open about 1/2 an inch. I have a feeling it has something to do with where I located the center of the barrel in regards to the front edges of the face frame and stile. Anyone ever have this issue and is it to late to fix on this project due to the fact that I already have my holes drilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Got any pictures? Barrell location can be a problem as you mentioned, but so can hinge mortise depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian VanVreede Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Ill attach some to this post when I get home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sounds like the edge of the door is hitting the frame. Test it by closing the door with a piece of paper between the door edge and frame. With the door fully closed, the paper should be loose. If not, that is where the door is binding. This is typically caused by the hinges being set below the surface (mortise too deep) or by the door or frame being bowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian VanVreede Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 It appears that my mortises are a little bit deep. I will attempt to shim them when i put them on for final installation. The lighting was very crappy when i was trying to take some close ups of the hinges and it made it look like crap. Here is a picture of the entire prodject (doors still need to be painted and pulls attached) a little bit more appealing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 That looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian VanVreede Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks Freddie! Ive seen some of the work you have done here on the forum (i think its the one you are currently working on, or just finished) and it looks like you do great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thank you very much brian! Its inspiring for me to see a beautiful piece of art that someone else has made with their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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