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jdeezy t1_itolltl wrote

Can I bend a self closing hinge? I'm having a problem with the latch catching, and the hinges are out of whack. There's an extra 1/2 inch of gap on one side of the top of the door, and the top hinge looks misaligned. However, there are self closing hinges on the top and bottom hinge.

Is there a way to bend a self closing hinge? Or am I better off replacing with a normal hinge, or trying shims or longer screws in door frame?

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caddis789 t1_itp6bfi wrote

Figure out what's wrong first. Is the door warped? Is everything square and plumb? Are the hinges placed right? Bending a hinge is rarely the best answer. A couple of pictures might help.

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jdeezy t1_itqiah2 wrote

Pretty sure I know what's going on. Inserting a shim into the bottom of the door near the hinge pushes the door out and there's a good latch. I don't notice any warping of the frame.

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