Hinges?

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Hey guys I always have problems mount hinges perfectly straight with out binding, what methods do you guys use when mounting hinges? Thanks for any help
Reply:what type hinges?  Barrel or leaf hinges.  What are you hanging?For barrels I mount on channel (barrels between flanges).  I can use the square edges of the channel for references.  For gates I locate hinges on gate prior to leaving shop.  Weld the other part on post in field. leaf hinges I just use a speed square to make reference marks.  Sometimes I use a level if things are upright already.
Reply:For smaller projects using old door hinges I have knocked out the pins and run a rod thru 1/2 of the hinges connecting them. The rod lines them up and I tack them on the door. Reinstall the other halves and locate the door and tack there. Seems to work well for me.
Reply:Just reference the pivots or hinge body parallel with each other in-line. Most barrel hinges don't have a "true" mounting plate so you have to reference the body in-line.
Reply:Originally Posted by 9erJust reference the pivots or hinge body parallel with each other in-line. Most barrel hinges don't have a "true" mounting plate so you have to reference the body in-line.
Reply:Originally Posted by 9erJust reference the pivots or hinge body parallel with each other in-line. Most barrel hinges don't have a "true" mounting plate so you have to reference the body in-line.
Reply:Thanks for all the help guys, I'll have to try all these ideas out
Reply:Use the smallest tacks that will hold while testing the fit.  Only fully weld once it's perfect.  Other than that, I'm not going to post a hundred ideas when the question is that general.