Strap Hinges & Carriage House Dummy Straps Information
Our Strap Hinges are sold Individually and come in 7 standard lengths (12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42" and 48"), and eight Finial Styles. If you require a different size, please contact us regarding a custom order.
Each Strap Hinge comes complete with Pintle & Headed Lag Screws (please see bottom of this page for Installation instructions).
We also make matching Carriage House Style Dummy Straps (no eye or pintle), in the same sizes and styles mentioned below. Dummy Straps are non functioning, decorative straps. The Pintle end is square and flat, the other end has the finial style of your choice.
Your Choice of Finial: (from top clockwise) Bean, Square end, Rams horn, Scroll, Flame, Flanged scroll, Heart, Flare.
Please Note: Our strap hinges and carriage house dummy straps are custom made to order. Please allow 2 to 8 weeks for your order to be prepared (depending on the size of your order and current lead time), for shipping after confirmed payment.
When ordering, please specify Left mount or Right mount half pin lift away mortise pintles.
NOTE: A "right hand" door will require a "Left Mount" pintle, A "left hand" door will need a "Right Mount" pintle (if you have questions regarding mount, please view diagram below or contact us).
Half pin lift away mortise pintles allow you to remove the door when in the open position without removing the screws.
We also offer a "fixed" Butt Plate pintle that can be used on either "Left hand" or "Right hand" doors and is designed to be mortised into the jamb in the same manner as out half pin mortise pintles.
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We also offer an offset for our strap hinges to custom fit the inset of your doors, from 1/8" up to 3/4". Please specify the depth of your offset with your order, there is no additional charge for offsets.
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These hinges are not blanked out mass produced hinges typically sold at your local hardware store, these hinges are forged from flat bar stock and are individually hand hammered one at a time for authentic colonial reproduction quality and all hand made here in America.
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12 inch Strap Hinges
Each Hinge includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws and flat head screws with a matching finish. Perfect for interior Bed and Bath as well as Shutters. These straps measure 12"x1"x3/16" The Pintle has a heavy 3/8" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
18 inch Strap Hinges Each Hinge includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws.Perfect for Gates, Interior Bed and Bath or Entry Doors.These Straps measure 18"x1 1/4"x1/4" The Pintle has a heavy 1/2" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
24 inch Strap Hinges Each Hinge includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws.Perfect for Gates and Interior or Entry Doors. These Straps measure 24"x1.5"x1/4" The Pintle has a heavy 1/2" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
30 inch Strap Hinges Each Hinge Includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Gates, Barn Doors, Shed Doors.These straps measure 30"x2"x1/4" The Pintle has a heavy 5/8" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
36 inch Strap Hinges
Each Hinge Includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Gates, Barn Doors, Shed Doors. These straps measure 36"x2"x1/4"
The Pintle has a heavy 5/8" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
42 inch Strap Hinges Each Hinge Includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Heavy Gates, Barn Doors, Shed Doors. These straps measure 42"x3"x3/8" The Pintle has a heavy 3/4" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
48 inch Strap Hinges Each Hinge Includes a Pintle and Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Heavy Gates, Barn Doors, Shed Doors. These straps measure 48"x3"x3/8" The Pintle has a heavy 3/4" diameter pin. (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length)
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12 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 12" x 1" x 3/16" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
18 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 18" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
24 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 24" x 1-1/2" x 1/4" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
30 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 30" x 2" x 1/4" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
36 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 36" x 2" x 1/4" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
42 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 42" x 3" x 3/8" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
48 inch Dummy Straps
Each Strap includes Hand Forged Headed Lag Screws. Perfect for Carriage House Doors and other decorative purposes. These straps measure 48" x 3" x 3/8" (please provide your door thickness when ordering for proper screw length).
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*Strap Hinge Installation Instructions:
Once you have received your new hinges be sure that you have all of the parts. You will need Safety Glasses, a pencil, a router or chisel and hammer, an adjustable wrench or pliers and a Philips head screw driver, a drill and drill bit (drill size is specified below). Then decide the placement on your door where you would like the straps to be mounted, but do not mark or mount them yet. Next measure from the top of your door down to where you want the hinge, I usually measure to the bottom edge of the strap. Use that measurement and measure down from the the top of the doorway opening and mark it with a pencil on the inner side of the door jamb toward the side you wish to mount your hinges. Now line up that mark with the base of the pin, holding the flat side of the pintle out, you should be able to see the countersunk holes, and the pin over the face side of the jamb.
Now trace the pintle plate with your pencil, you will then need to chisel or rout out that part of the jamb to allow the pintle plate to seat flush to the jamb, be sure that the pin is as straight up as possible. Do the same for the lower pintle. Once you are satisfied with the cutout, you will need to mark the holes and pre drill the holes with no larger than an 1/8" drill bit (generally a maximum of half the screw thickness). This will keep the wood from splitting and improve the grip of the screw. The depth of the hole should be approximately half to 2/3rds the length of the screw. Now you are ready to mount the pintle plates, be sure to never over tighten the screws, just snug the screws, and if needed re-snug the screws after installation. Once the plates are securely in place you will need to shim the door in place. Note: be sure not to butt the door tightly to the jamb as the door will expand and contract, allow approximately 1/16" to 1/8" maximum between the door and jamb. Once the door is firmly shimmed in place, slide the strap onto the pin and hold it against the door, level the strap as best you can or (where it feels comfortable) and mark the holes, again you may want to carefully pre drill the holes. Carefully thread the screws in and snug them, do not over tighten them as this may cause them to strip the holes, which can be a real problem. You may now remove your shims and swing the door open and closed to ensure proper function, at first it is possible for them to be a little stiff, but after some use they will free up.
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