adjustable door hinge?

[hopey]

My front door is a dutch door. I love it, except for the fact that it’s either all the way open or all the way closed. There are times when I would like to be able to “lock” the upper part of the door just slightly open, or on a breezy day be able to “lock” it all the way open so it doesn’t swing back and forth.

Does anyone know if there is a door hinge or some kind of adapter I could install that will do this?

Thanks!

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[jwws]

Check with Builder’s Hardware Supply 1516 15th Ave West in Seattle, 206 281-3700, if they don’t have something that will work I’m sure they can direct you to someone who does.

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[Kevin]

jwws is right that Builder’s Hardware might be able to locate something that will work.

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I used to work in the boat building industry and I have a feeling the “part” you are looking for MAY be sitting in a marine hardware store.

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They make sliding rods for holding hatch covers partially raised. Kind of hard to explain – but in essence what you are doing is taking a piece of hardware designed for a vertical application and adapting it to be used in a horizontal mode.

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And if you would be satisfied with a solution that allows the top half of the door to be locked in a non adjustable open position (say 6″ open) then the solution becomes even easier.

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You will still be able to come and go as you please with the upper portion locked in relation to the lower portion.

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Feel free to PM if you want more info. Sounds like we are both Arbor Heights neighbors.

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[hopey]

Thanks for the marine hardware tip. I think FullTilt used to build boats, so I’ll ask him about it next time I’m in there. If he can’t help, I’ll definitely PM you. Thanks!

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