My friend moved recently and somehow damaged one of the hinges in their rolltop desk door. I figured no big deal - just run to one of the big box home stores and grab a pair. Well, they did and apparently it is an odd hinge and they weren't able to find one that looked similar.











I'm 250 miles away and am unable to help in person. I did some searching online but really didn't know what this kind of hinge is called, so there were thousands (none that looked the same).

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Take it to a machine shop. Or a high school metal shop, if high schools even have them these days.

It's called a pivot hinge. Might be hard to find in the exact size and configuration you need, but you may be able to find something adaptable:


https://www.amazon.com/Sugatsune-PL-65L-Piece-Stainless-Overlay/dp/B00GKZDXWG/ref=lp_16412641_1_13/131-7478255-7116354?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1562122935&sr=1-13

Never thought of the high school. I'm not sure if they have shop anymore - but it's worth a shot.

Also thanks for the Amazon link. The actual name of what we need will help.

Thanks guys.

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Lance Allison
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Current:
11 MB S550 4Matic, 55k miles, Designo Black/Black
14 Ford F150 XLT Lariat Crew, 73k miles, 5.0
Coyote V8 4x4. Black/tan.
09 GMC Envoy Denali, 5.3 V8, 4x4 SWB. 38k miles,
Jewel Red/Med Gray.

Gone:
87 MB 300SDL, 320k miles, Astral Silver/Blue.
98 VW Jetta TDI, 488k miles, Classic Green/Gray.
85 Olds 98 Brougham FWD, 4.3 DIESEL V6, 80k
miles, 3x Gray.

MBCA Member, Chicago Region

Is that a deceased veteran's flag in the picture?

My sister in Richmond, Va. still has my turn of the century rolltop desk, she had it restored about 20 years ago, I wish I'da been able to bring it to Cali. with me in 1970 but....

Please keep us posted, I imagine one of the good people here could make you this simple hinge on a big sheet metal brake .

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Lance Allison
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Current:
11 MB S550 4Matic, 55k miles, Designo Black/Black
14 Ford F150 XLT Lariat Crew, 73k miles, 5.0
Coyote V8 4x4. Black/tan.
09 GMC Envoy Denali, 5.3 V8, 4x4 SWB. 38k miles,
Jewel Red/Med Gray.

Gone:
87 MB 300SDL, 320k miles, Astral Silver/Blue.
98 VW Jetta TDI, 488k miles, Classic Green/Gray.
85 Olds 98 Brougham FWD, 4.3 DIESEL V6, 80k
miles, 3x Gray.

MBCA Member, Chicago Region

I have a soft spot for old clocks. I have a 1899 Ithaca Grandfather clock. Paid 300. Replaced the pendulum suspension spring, cleaned it and lubed. Running for three years in perfect time. Also have a few mantle clocks. Its a loss to own them but fun.

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Hi Lance,
Lee Valley tools has a large selection of hinges and other hardware.
Hinges - Lee Valley Tools

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Wow I guess! Thank you.

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Lance Allison
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Current:
11 MB S550 4Matic, 55k miles, Designo Black/Black
14 Ford F150 XLT Lariat Crew, 73k miles, 5.0
Coyote V8 4x4. Black/tan.
09 GMC Envoy Denali, 5.3 V8, 4x4 SWB. 38k miles,
Jewel Red/Med Gray.

Gone:
87 MB 300SDL, 320k miles, Astral Silver/Blue.
98 VW Jetta TDI, 488k miles, Classic Green/Gray.
85 Olds 98 Brougham FWD, 4.3 DIESEL V6, 80k
miles, 3x Gray.

MBCA Member, Chicago Region

I had my great grandfather's Chelsea ships bell repaired... by Chelsea. 2 year warrantee on a 100 year old clock. I grew up hearing it keep time all over the world.
Costly, yes. Worth it? You bet!

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Having worked on several old houses, if you are dealing with hardware, replace both hinges to match. It's the easiest way to get door gaps right.

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95 E300D gave away
77 300D, 227k, station car
83 300CD 370k, body gone away to the rust gods, engine is in a Yota pickup, going strong
89 190E 2.6- 335k, no more
79 VW FI Bus- 154k summer driver
59 VW Beetle ragtop- 175k
12 VW Jetta- 250k
74 MG Midget-78k