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by Olson185
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?
Replies: 17
Views: 3497

Re: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?

I dont' think it's unfathomable to think that you can have a situation where the pocket is a loose fit and the door is supported by the screws only. It isn't good workmanship but if the screws are into good solid wood it's still pretty strong. I think some of the newer brass colored screws are pret...
by Olson185
Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: New Base Cabinet Puzzlement
Replies: 6
Views: 717

Re: New Base Cabinet Puzzlement

Mick_VT wrote:This sounds very much like a by-product of standardization of parts and construction tooling to me. I would bet all of the drawer carcasses are identical across all cabinets across the range, no matter how the cabinets vary.


I think you're absolutely correct [see my previous reply post].
by Olson185
Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: New Base Cabinet Puzzlement
Replies: 6
Views: 717

Re: New Base Cabinet Puzzlement

Hmm, have you contacted the cabinet manufacturer to verify that this is the way they are normally made ? It sounds like a load of tinkering to make it be serviceable, which is the least you should be able to expect from a new ready-made cabinet ? The cabinet came to us from the ReStore. When we had...
by Olson185
Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?
Replies: 17
Views: 3497

Re: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?

wood in compression on the end grain is remarkably strong, I dint think you are giving it the credit it deserves. You can do a simple experiment with this, try twisting off a door hinge which is not morticed vs one that is - my bet is you will find a substantial difference. I don't believe this is ...
by Olson185
Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: Help Save a Historic Home
Replies: 20
Views: 1305

Re: Help Save a Historic Home

Can there be anything more selfish than refusing a fair compromise while condemning the compromise as "unfair" and "lack[ing] respect and consideration"? I think the City's willingness to spend $600,000 to move the house to a lot across the street is fair, respectful, and conside...
by Olson185
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Where to get sash 1.5" 5lb sash weights?
Replies: 18
Views: 1152

Re: Where to get sash 1.5" 5lb sash weights?

I have a milk crate full of iron torpedo window weights @ 1-1/2" dia. ranging in lengths of 9" to 13". I don't know the weight of any given length. Most have surface rust from sitting outside for 5 yrs.
by Olson185
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:54 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: Historic Designation
Replies: 6
Views: 475

Re: Historic Designation

With whom? While the NHL and NR may sound more impressive for having "National" attached to it, getting a local designation can be more meaningful as a way to get certain protections and exemptions that help preservation. Either way, it's neat having a plaque backed-up by some administrati...
by Olson185
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: Concern over a huge drop in city assessment value
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Re: Concern over a huge drop in city assessment value

I just skimmed over the drama of the previous owners and the issue of "short sale" which, I find, to be a non-issue. But will focus on your presenting question about the variation in taxes owed (which has little to nothing to do with the drama or short sale). There's a big difference betwe...
by Olson185
Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?
Replies: 17
Views: 3497

Re: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?

I think "much stronger" might be hyperbole. I do know a tight mortise will resist some small load of the lateral and downward forces of the door's weight should the screw not be completely tight against the hinge leaf. But we all know a tight mortise isn't vital given how uncommon they ca...
by Olson185
Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?
Replies: 17
Views: 3497

Re: Why Mortise An Interior Door Hinge?

And also...how about...if you don't 'inset' the hinge, when the door is closed you will see it. Both the door and the jamb must be inset to let the plate 'fade away' into them, or it will look sort of....dumb, IMO. ' The gap between door & jamb would have to be wide enough to accomodate both pl...