JohnD Joined 15 Nov 2005 Messages 90,761 Reaction score 6,933 Location South Country 29 Jun 2024 #31 brass plated steel is very prone to rust, but we don't know where these hinges are being used.
D DiyNutJob Joined 29 Aug 2011 Messages 3,782 Reaction score 348 Location London Country 29 Jun 2024 #32 JohnD said: brass plated steel is very prone to rust, but we don't know where these hinges are being used. Click to expand... Does the 30 year old old-screw look rusty to you? I am replacing them because the originals were power torqued and can't be trusted.
JohnD said: brass plated steel is very prone to rust, but we don't know where these hinges are being used. Click to expand... Does the 30 year old old-screw look rusty to you? I am replacing them because the originals were power torqued and can't be trusted.
B blup Joined 5 Nov 2007 Messages 7,126 Reaction score 1,393 Country 29 Jun 2024 #33 Better to get slightly longer screws than the original to secure them into some solid wood
D DiyNutJob Joined 29 Aug 2011 Messages 3,782 Reaction score 348 Location London Country 29 Jun 2024 #34 The holes are too tight for the new screw already. But, thanks for your suggestion. I only act according to data.
The holes are too tight for the new screw already. But, thanks for your suggestion. I only act according to data.
D DiyNutJob Joined 29 Aug 2011 Messages 3,782 Reaction score 348 Location London Country 29 Jun 2024 #36 I am NI.
B blup Joined 5 Nov 2007 Messages 7,126 Reaction score 1,393 Country 29 Jun 2024 #37 You must know Vinty