I have a "National" and it works exactly like the Stanley, very frustrated at first but the small twist clockwise worked great, then counterclockwise. I only found brand new out of the package it was very hard to initially get it to move because they had it tensioned so hard from the factory, after that it is a breeze. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought and tried to install a National spring hinge identical to this one. I almost gave up and went head to return it because the hinge out of the package was so tight and I couldn't release the tension as described in the manual which says "press down and turn counterclockwise". You hit the nail right on the head by saying that one should press down and turn clockwise a bit and release cuz that's the right way to reduce/release the tension. Wonder why the manufacturer didn't write its own manual properly.
My issue was that the instructions showed removing the little lock pin, so without being able to do that, I didn't even bother reading the rest of the instructions. After watching your video, I now understand the following instructions and can say that removing the lock pin is unnecessary. Now to figure out how to get rid of the creak!
Try a little bit of lubricant: absupply.net/bommer-lubricant-for-all-spring-products-such-as-single-and-double-acting-hinges-and-pivots.aspx Not a guarantee but it always makes it a little bit better.
I have a "National" and it works exactly like the Stanley, very frustrated at first but the small twist clockwise worked great, then counterclockwise. I only found brand new out of the package it was very hard to initially get it to move because they had it tensioned so hard from the factory, after that it is a breeze. Thank you.
Glad this video helped provide the "missing" information from the manufacturers installation instructions - Rich
Thank you thank you thank you. I was struggling and so frustrated trying to decrease the tension. Got it now 🎉
You bet and thank you.
Thank You Richard at 3:00 you say "i want to say this right" you then show and explain How to release the tension of a Stanly spring hinge.
Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. Is there a specific question I can answer at this time? - Richard 773-809-3667 x 1112
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought and tried to install a National spring hinge identical to this one. I almost gave up and went head to return it because the hinge out of the package was so tight and I couldn't release the tension as described in the manual which says "press down and turn counterclockwise". You hit the nail right on the head by saying that one should press down and turn clockwise a bit and release cuz that's the right way to reduce/release the tension. Wonder why the manufacturer didn't write its own manual properly.
So funny why they do not. It is almost as if our industry tries to keep the neat morsels of data secret - LOL. Rich
Sir thank you so much. You were right about having to go clockwise just a smidgen before you can turn it counter clockwise. Much appreciated.
Yea, pro tip. If it wasnt hard, they would not call it HARDware - LOL
My issue was that the instructions showed removing the little lock pin, so without being able to do that, I didn't even bother reading the rest of the instructions. After watching your video, I now understand the following instructions and can say that removing the lock pin is unnecessary.
Now to figure out how to get rid of the creak!
Try a little bit of lubricant:
absupply.net/bommer-lubricant-for-all-spring-products-such-as-single-and-double-acting-hinges-and-pivots.aspx
Not a guarantee but it always makes it a little bit better.
Thanks! I'd forgotten how to adjust these hinges that I installed ~15 years ago. Of course I have the instructions... someplace.
Tjhank you for the comment . After 15 years the hinges still work perfectly I imagine? Rich
@@absupplynet Yes, however I have 2 self-closing hinges on this door now (garage); originally there was only one which broke after about 7-8 years.
@@1952mdmcc Probably the top hinge broke. Never put a spring hinge in the top position. Swap the other two hinges every 5 years.
I have a national hardware one that looks very similar but this does not seem to work on it. The instructions only say how to tighten it
Have you tried the oppositwe of the "tightening" procedure to loosen the spring tension? If yes, did it work?
Video was a life saver
I am glad - it is nice to know the secret about setting and releasing the tension on the spring - Rich
Thanks for the help!
Sure thing - anytime - Rich