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pinless door hinge: how to lubricate?

Dilisk · 2016-09-06 12:04:38

I am trying to fix a squeaky hinge on an internal door of a house. The web pages I have found on this topic (e.g. <http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a3777/4293917/>) say one should begin by removing the pin. This I've tried and failed. It doesn't seem to be possible. See the attached photo.…

06-09-2016 12:04PM

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Dilisk

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I am trying to fix a squeaky hinge on an internal door of a house. The web
pages I have found on this topic (e.g.
<http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a3777/4293917/>)
say one should begin by removing the pin.

This I've tried and failed. It doesn't seem to be possible. See the
attached photo.

Should I just spray some lubricating oil at the top and sides and hope it
makes its way to the surfaces that need lubrication?

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#2 06-09-2016 02:47PM

CJhaughey

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Drip some 3-in-one oil down the side and move the door back and forth.

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