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01-23-2007, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Firstly i have my reasons, how would i make a door hinge squeak quickly?, tried water but no joy, any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Last edited by coolsteel; 01-23-2007 at 08:40 PM.
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01-23-2007, 11:36 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chester, IL
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Take out the pin and put it in water until it rusts....??????
On a side note, I must admit, I'm curious....care to share with the class why you actually WANT a hinge to squeak 
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01-24-2007, 12:42 AM
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 I'll venture a guess....simply because it has to be done... maybe he wants to be alarmed if someone enters the room
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01-24-2007, 01:15 AM
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Spot on Jimmy
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01-24-2007, 02:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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I'd try to remove any lubrication with a good degreaser (both halves of the hinge, and the pin). I'm thinking break cleaner, or similar. Still not sure if that would cause a squeak, but worth a try
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01-24-2007, 02:52 AM
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renovations
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Canada
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Years ago I thought I would do my girlfriend a favour and oil the hinges in her house, they ALL squeaked, turned out she didn't like it 'cos she could lie in bed at night and know which kid was doing what by the different squeaks from the different doors.
To answer your question, I tried but failed to get them to squeak again. It took some time but it did happen. 
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01-24-2007, 12:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 74
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Why not a bell on the top of the door casing?
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01-24-2007, 12:09 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dayton Ohio [USA]
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becauce jimmy or sue wont think anything of the hinge when they sneak in late
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01-24-2007, 08:10 PM
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Construction Guru
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Clayton, N.C.
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It would be worth trying this; remove the grease from the hinge and bend the pin ever so slightly. Most hinges squeek because the pin turns with one side of the hinge and rubs the other.
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01-25-2007, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dayton Ohio [USA]
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sheeter
It would be worth trying this; remove the grease from the hinge and bend the pin ever so slightly. Most hinges squeek because the pin turns with one side of the hinge and rubs the other.
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and simple soap will remove grease but i'd say get engine degreaser
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01-25-2007, 02:31 PM
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fhi vinyl windows
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: MA & RI
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If the kids are sneaking out in the winter, install a deadbolt, lock them out and when the doorbell rings you will find your guilty one.
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01-25-2007, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dayton Ohio [USA]
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fhivinylwindows
If the kids are sneaking out in the winter, install a deadbolt, lock them out and when the doorbell rings you will find your guilty one.
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why not call the cops and tell them someone is trying to get into the house and your afraid to go near the door, wait for cops to get there and then come down and you say you dont know who your kid is, a night in jail would straighten them up nice
or come to the door with self defense item of your choice and 'almost' use it on them because you thought they were a burglar, they may think about getting home on time next time
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01-25-2007, 06:17 PM
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Home Improvement Guy
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ontario, canada
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Loosen off your door casing, and move it tighter to the hinge, then brad nail it back on. It will rub when the door is opened and make a nice squeek.
Last edited by ron schenker; 01-25-2007 at 06:19 PM.
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01-25-2007, 10:08 PM
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SnoBird
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: COLOMA, MICH
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Set a loud alarm clock for 10 minutes after their curfew and place near the front door. If they're not home in time to turn off the alarm--Moma knows!
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01-26-2007, 12:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Send them to military boarding school...
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