I'm hanging a custom round top door. The door is 30" wide by 77" tall overall and the round top has a 15" radius. Therefore, I have only 62" of straight vertical jamb in which to install my hinges. Where do I put them? I'm guessing I want one near the top of the vertical jamb, but how close to the bottom should I put the other? Any advice would be welcomed. Thank you.
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CallMeVilla
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The common standard is 7" from the top and 11" from the bottom for two hinges. You can center a third hinge is necessary. Keep the hinge pins in order (older doors) to match them to their original hinges.
Another hint ... Get a self-centering bit so your screws are perfectly aligned with the holes in the hinge. Really improves your craftsmanship.
Another hint ... Get a self-centering bit so your screws are perfectly aligned with the holes in the hinge. Really improves your craftsmanship.
nealtw
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I don't think there is a rule for curved top door, Using the 7" rule for the top leaves the hinge 22" from the top. I would cheat it up closer to the curve
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The point at which the vertical jamb eases into the radius should be considered the "top." Measure 7" down from there and that's your spot. No way to put a flat hinge on a curved surface, right? So, 62" - 7" puts you at 55" from the bottom and an 11" off the bottom and a 44" gap. You could add a third hinge in the middle, centered on 22" or 33" from the bottom (o.c.).
