Squeaky Hinges

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Charlie Hill	01/12/2009 22:59:29
76 forum posts 53 photos	Hi All I have Tudor style T hinges on the internal doors of my house. However some of them are noisy when opening / closing. I don't want to put 3 in 1 oil or such like on them as the oil might run down the door and stain the carpet. What is safe to use to avoid staining the timber and carpets please? Charlie
Sparky	01/12/2009 23:08:06
7631 forum posts 22 photos	Charlie You could use Camellia oil on them. • Imported from Japan where used to protect tools against corrosion • Natural vegetable oil blended with low viscosity light oil • Won't transfer to the workpiece • Effective barrier against rust and corrosion >> Axminster's site << Hope this helps. Marc
Delete	02/12/2009 15:19:26
575 forum posts	I would just use 3 in 1 and dont over do it apply the oil with a thin screwdriver. Lay some newspaper on the floor first to catch any small drips or accidents. An alternative would be to replace the hinges. however probably not practical
John Jane	02/12/2009 16:28:20
13 forum posts	I find 3 in 1 with a bit of pencil lead shaved into it helps cure squeaking hinges, you want the lead to remain in the hinge if poss. John
Doug	02/12/2009 17:57:32
3415 forum posts 35 photos	i find silicone spray does the trick. Just applied sparingly. Baz
Charlie Hill	02/12/2009 21:15:39
76 forum posts 53 photos	Thanks guys, very helpful. Regards Charlie
Bespoke Joinery	07/12/2009 16:48:41
3 forum posts	Posted by John Jane on 02/12/2009 16:28:20: I find 3 in 1 with a bit of pencil lead shaved into it helps cure squeaking hinges, you want the lead to remain in the hinge if poss. John Ooh this is interesting, never though of that before, good idea! Yeah 3-in-1 can stain, but if applied sparingly and left with paper to collect it underneath for a while you should be ok.
Bob	09/12/2009 14:53:06
85 forum posts	Charlie, Once upon a time the 3 in 1 people brought out a P.T.F.E. spray in a small arosol can; P.T.F.E. is colourless, oderless etc. Hope this gives you another choice. Bob.
Charlie Hill	09/12/2009 20:37:02
76 forum posts 53 photos	Thanks for your help Bob
Ralph Harvey	09/12/2009 20:55:06
3274 forum posts 315 photos 2 articles	Charlie Why not try the WD40 spray it can be directed by a small straw which will allow acurate use without overdoing it, failing that sylicone sprey is colourless. Ralph