Hinge Question

redlightning

so I have these hinges on the cabinetry in the cabin.  I have seen hinges similar to this used in a residential situation and they have a release that will separate the base and not require pulling screws out in order to remove a door.  Any magic release on these hinges?  I cant find any.

Michael T

On my 2014 Rinker there is no "magic" release for the hinges. To remove doors we had to unscrew the hinges. I found it easier to unscrew the hinge from the cabinet instead of that door. That way when replacing the doors I could hold the door with one hand and position the hinges then place the screws. I put one screw into the top hinge then one into the bottom hinge to hold the door in place before adding the last two screws, then tightening them all down.

redlightning

thanks!

that's what I figured, just making sure.

Dream_Inn

Well, they actually do release easily, leaving a small base plate on the cabinet side.  I'm trying to remember exactly how to tell you to do it, but I just play with mine a little.  Actually, the kids usually end up taking one off and then I just reinstall.

Michael T

You're lucky DI, mine don't. I've probably installed 1000 of them. Fingers crossed for you @redlightning - maybe you got lucky like DI!

Michael T

@redlightning: up-date. I talked with a buddy who has hinges that DO come apart on his Rinker 350 leaving the cabinet attached end in place. He said he got "screwed" the first time as his hinges appear to do this for adjustment (door alignment) purposes and he had a H*ll of a time getting the doors to align back up. He suggested you mark the position of the hinge arm with an indelible pen to reinstall them. He said when he takes doors off - like the ones that cover his electrical panel - so he can access it - he takes the hinges off from the cabinet as in his opinion it is less work. I'll check mine again, maybe mine are removable as DI says but even if they are I think I'll stick with taking them off at the cabinet. It has worked well for me so far.

redlightning

yea, I have looked pretty good for a release with no luck.  I figured out pretty quick that the screws you mentioned were adjustment screws.  I think this type doesn't have a release.  thanks for the help

ALBRIKB

2004 312 fiesta vee, we can’t find any cabinet door hinges, the cabinet under the TVs hinges broke and no one seems to know where to buy news ones.any suggestions tried several box store and called rinker directly and no one knows how or where to get new ones

redlightning

did you check with great lakes skipper?

rinkersteph

Where can I buy these hinges?

randy56

I saw something similer at Lowes today, you may have to take one off to match.

MarkB

Those are just normal cabinet hinges ... available at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Just a matter of getting the right ones. Take one off and bring it to Home Depot.