Where can I get this style of hinge?

[JonathanJung]

In pursuit of making a completely hidden hinge for an upcoming project, I've come across these:
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/search?query=casement pin brass

combined with some bushings it should work for my application. Ideally the mounting holes would be slotted to allow for side adjustment. However, the only suppliers I've found are in the EU/UK.

Is there another name or application for these, so that I have better luck finding them in N. America?

 

[TinyShop]

Bad link.

 

[JonathanJung]

Fixed

 

[tjbnwi]

Find a local machine shop to make them for you. They wont be cheep, but should not break the bank.

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

Thinking about this, the machine shop should be able to fabricate an eccentric bushing that goes over the post for adjustment.

Something like the adjustment on Truth casement hardware. Page 2d.
https://www.truth.com/technical-support/catalog/HW02 Csmt Hinge.r9.pdr.pdf

Tom

 

[Svar]

They are called pivot hinges.
Will something like this work?https://www.hardwaresource.com/center-pivot-hinge-bronze.html
or this:https://www.rockler.com/entertainment-center-pivot-hinges
or this:https://www.rockler.com/simplex-concealed-hinge-black

 

[Bob D.]

You might find something here that will work for you.
https://woodworker.com/search.html/?search=pivot hinge&searchmode=2

And don't forget Lee Valley who has a large selection of hardware.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/sea...sort=relevancy&layout=card&numberOfResults=25

 

[rhr999]

Looks like the example you gave is actually a spare locking pin from a UK style window stay, it would come in a set with a couple of pins and the window stay. I don't know what the US name for them would be, but the below links from the same site shows some examples.
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/search?query=window stayshttps://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk...tay-12-inch300mm-length-polished-brass-790342

cheers,
Rich

 

[Steve1]

Search Lee Valley Tools for "pivot Hinge".https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sea...sort=relevancy&layout=card&numberOfResults=25

They have these "knife hinges" that may do the trick.  If you don't want to use their female half, I would note that their description says the hinge pin floats, which possibly implies that the assembly is separable.

 

[Packard]

I agree that this is a "pivot hinge" but there are so many different solutions to this problem that you will have to decide which one will work best.

A quick look at the images will probably help: https://www.google.com/search?q=pivot+hinge&client=firefox-b-1-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQs6_oyMr1AhU9jokEHQ66B5QQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1600&bih=775&dpr=1

 

[Crazyraceguy]

The first time I came across those it struck me as an odd name. Don't most hinges have a pivot? Is that not the point of a hinge? Pivot = fulcrum. The only difference is that this pivot is in the center of the door, rather than off-set like a typical leaf hinge.

Concealed hinges have multiple pivots and the actual fulcrum is not clearly defined because it floats as do Soss hinges, but those are the exceptions.

The real thing to be aware of with hinges like these is that the part of the door that extends past that pivot point will swing in the opposite direction of the rest of the door as it is opened. The thicker the door and the further the pivot from the edge, the more of a problem this becomes. That is the point of the "Knife hinges. The put the pivot far closer to the edge, reducing this effect.

 

[Packard]

Functionally, I don’t understand the reason for pivot doors.  You do end up with less stress on the hinge than an edge-mounted hinge would have.  And you can end up with a visually larger door.  But the actual ingress/egress space is going to be less than the width of the door.  So what’s the point?  (Other than aesthetics.)

 

[Dane]

Check this out- you can DIY it pretty easily:

 

[tjbnwi]

I mentioned having these fabricated. I am in the process of building 2 “hidden” door bookcases. For this application I had to fabricate the pivots. The axles are slip fit.

One of the pivoting cases has 2 file drawers in it, loaded the thrust on the pivot is ~1500 pounds.

Tom