If you've got solid, heavy doors and only two hinges, get a wedge door stop and put it under the edge of the door away from the hinges before you start, and/or leave the door shut. You don't want a lot of weight pulling down on one hinge. Put the wedge in loosely so you can tap it tighter under the door if you need to lift it to reinstall the pin.
For popping out hinge pins, I use a spring loaded center punch. You put the punch in the bottom of the hinge, pull down on the spring, and release it. Most of the time it pops the pin out in one pass. No hammer, and you have to work pretty hard to damage the door or frame
Great tip on using the wood block if not using a rubber mallet. This is a perfect example of why I keep a couple decks of playing cards in my toolbox. If you don't have help you can shim that door edge to the exact height needed to slid the pins back in.
I’ve done the same thing. However instead of sandpaper, use 0000 steel wool. It will shine the metal and using a good white lube does great! Another way to get them out, use a center punch
👍👍 The bottom hinge can be a pain. Using the short end of spare Allen wrench works for starting that pin too. Always enjoy your vids. THANKS for posting. 👍👍
White Lightning bicycle chain lube. Paraffin wax in solvent. No need to disassemble. Drip it on the top and all over the hinge. Use a paper towel or rag under the hinge to catch drips and wipe off the outside. Lasts for years.
With three hinges, when the first pin is removed and the hinge mis-aligns like you showed, I would use my channel lock pliers to bend the door part some to get it to line up better. It indicates one of the reasons why it started squeaking because there's extra tension in the hinge. And the pin will go in easier.
Great tip! I will say that, all too often, painters seem to think it’s a good idea to paint those hinges… 🤦♀️ I would recommend getting rid of all rust since the grease will act as a moisture barrier.
Yes if you look close everything is still mismatched a bit. I am slowly going from the early 90s to a little more modern. At the moment there is a little of everything but it’s coming along
I've been meaning to do this for a door or two at my house for a year 🥴 Thanks for the tip on the lubricant - I was not exactly sure what was best to use. Another very helpful video! 👍
Great video and excellent idea about the lube! The only alternatives I'd suggest is using a flat punch instead of a nail as it's less likely to wander and has more surface area. And if ur alone and need help supporting the door to align the hinges, try a wooden shim or door stop which actually helps you fine tune the door placement more precisely. Otherwise excellent video!
The secret ingredient in that lube is PTFE. I got some 'dry lube' which is a spray with PTFE in it. WD40 isn't a lubricant, it is a water repellent. One other upgrade you might want to look at if you have heavy doors are ball bearing hinges.
I use Jig-A-ga lube it's been going on 3 years and no squeaks but I will use this method if I get any more squeaks. Great video and I am always looking for new uploads especially the ones on your yard.
Just wanted to point out, there's no benefit to hammering the hinge pin "all the way down" -- leaving a 1/8 to 1/16 inch gap makes future service easier. (i.e., you can go right to the needle-nose pliers step)
Great tip. I do this, but my lube of choice is Lucas "Red 'N' Tacky." That stuff really stays put and works well! I also use it at work, on antique automotive projects. Thanks for the video!
I use a nail set to get the hinge out. Popular Mechanics (years ago) suggested filing a bit off the length of the hinge pin to create a reservoir for the grease to last longer.
I used to do this with some real Grandpa style oil- 3 in 1 oil. But I think this method works a lot better (3 in 1 never lasted that long, wasn't thick enough).
Super Lube is a good product, but dry film spray Graphite is better. Another good product for hinges or tool box slides is Dupont Teflon dry film lubricant.
Wd40 is great for a ton of things. But it is basically a glorified solvent. The solvent is what makes it clean things so well. It does have some oils in it but they dont last long and they can tack up and get sticky. Best thing for old wd40 residue is new wd40 but then clean thoroughly and use something like this grease for a more permanent lubricant.
Strange to hear and read so many comments about how WD40 won't stop hinges from squeaking for long. Over the years, every single hinge I've sprayed with WD40 has stopped squeaking and has never started again. Some were done 10 years ago. It's worked very well for me. Maybe it's how I'm doing it. Spray the hinge generously, work the door open and close several times, then wipe off the excess.
A better way to get the hinge pins out without marring you woodwork is to use a wooden dowel and a rubber mallet. At worst, you'll have to scrape some rubber off with your finger nail. Edit: For putting hinges back in and tapping them down if they start to walk out, I suggest a nylon or PVC faced hammer. If you're worried about the metal plating chipping off of cheaper hardware, stick with the block and hammer method. To tell if your pins are plated or solid brass, drop them from a few inches onto a concrete or stone surface. If they ring, they're solid brass. If they clack, thunk or don't bounce at all, they are likely plated steel, aluminum or magnesium alloy. For silver hinges, they are likely stainless steel or nickle plated. There is no good test, though nickle tends to be polished and steel tends to be wire brushed.
thanks very much for the tip, one of our bathroom doors, squeaks so badly you can actually feel the door vibrate. could you do a segment about how to stop your garage door from squeaking when it opens and closes? That is quite annoying and also quite embarrassing when neighbors are walking down the road and they hear our garage door open! thanks for all of your good work, you help make my life a little bit simpler. 0:06
Use a hole punch over a nail if you have one. Also a door jam or wedge over a book. I was always told graphite power, as it's a dry lube and doesn't attract dirt. PTFE spray is also a dry lube, I haven't tried it. I've been too lazy to remove the pins and I have one door not installed properly that graphite powder wasn't enough on so I might need to try grease.
Superlube is still petroleum based... It's silicone grease as the carrier for the PTFE. It will eventually spray all the wood trim and leave staining. It's better to use a dry based lube that flashes off. FinishLine Dry Lube (has PTFE) is basically same stuff but dries because the carrier is just alcohol.
EXCELLENT advice!!😄👍👍👍(and show & tell). I’ve always been successful with either Silicone or White Lithium Grease spray (from either Lowes or Home Depot). I also found that WD-40 doesn’t last too long. Even though the Lithium or Silicone grease worked for me (without removing the hinge), I believe YOUR technique is WAY…Superior (i.e. - Longer Lasting) 😉⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So I will indeed use and do it Your way (in the future👍) Lastly, You ALWAYS have GREAT Tips (KEEP UP the Good Work 😁👍👍👍)
if your hinges are super-squeaky and it is hard to get the hinge pin out start by using WD40 to make the initial removal easy. Then procede to the proper lube. Also, super-quick fix that way better than WD40 - mineral oil spray with graphite - very messy if you do not protect surrounding area, but works great.
Thank you, Yes built in the early 90s and I think its pine and fir but yes right there. I need to do a house tour this Spring. It's an very unusual place, sadly neglected for many years but coming along, I will definitely be sharing.
I never thought anyone could surpass me of techniques of how to deal with a squeaky door 🚪 until I seen this video, using the block to put the pin 📍...
I bought a set of spring loaded punches purpose made for door hinges (hard to get a hammer in there) and I use them also to pop pins on firearms (like Mossberg 500)
Why not squirt a bit of sewing machine oil on top? Id rather squirt a bit more oil every few years than go to trouble. Trick is to not use WD40 or goopy lubricants (when applied to the outside, if you open it up, goopy is best of course) Depends on how far gone it is.
This may sound completely weird but I actually don't mind and even prefer a minor squeak or creak in my house. A long as it isn't an indication of a serious problem I think they give the house a little but of character and familiarity.
Actually WD-40 will last if you do it properly. You have to take the pins out and clean them, then spray them, then let them dry over night. Once they are completely dry you can out them back in and voila. I'm interested in your method tho. Who knows it may be better.
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Or use SpringTools Center punch/hinge tool
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The only door in my house that squeaks is the front door. I leave it that way so I know if someone is coming in or going out.
Same
Smart!
I am gonna grease my front door so I can sneak in
*Uses the back*
If you've got solid, heavy doors and only two hinges, get a wedge door stop and put it under the edge of the door away from the hinges before you start, and/or leave the door shut. You don't want a lot of weight pulling down on one hinge. Put the wedge in loosely so you can tap it tighter under the door if you need to lift it to reinstall the pin.
Good idea. I'll have to try that next time I lubricate my door hinges.
You can also close the door and even lock it. Then is just a matter of not leaving it fall inwards.
For popping out hinge pins, I use a spring loaded center punch. You put the punch in the bottom of the hinge, pull down on the spring, and release it. Most of the time it pops the pin out in one pass. No hammer, and you have to work pretty hard to damage the door or frame
Sure if you got one he should have said a punch and if you don't have one then use a nail
Great tip on using the wood block if not using a rubber mallet. This is a perfect example of why I keep a couple decks of playing cards in my toolbox. If you don't have help you can shim that door edge to the exact height needed to slid the pins back in.
Great tip using cards as shimming material, can't believe I never thought of that. Thank you.
@@moobox Welcome. Has helped me many times. Biggest problem is remembering to use them!🤣
I’ve done the same thing. However instead of sandpaper, use 0000 steel wool. It will shine the metal and using a good white lube does great! Another way to get them out, use a center punch
Never hurts to learn something new. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful, the squeaks can make you nuts after a while
👍👍 The bottom hinge can be a pain. Using the short end of spare Allen wrench works for starting that pin too. Always enjoy your vids. THANKS for posting. 👍👍
That is a great idea! I like that
I've done this exact fix but I have found a rubber mallet works well too and there is less risk of damage if you miss.
Good tips. I use a locksmith spring-loaded hinge popper tool instead of a hammer to remove the pins.
White Lightning bicycle chain lube. Paraffin wax in solvent. No need to disassemble. Drip it on the top and all over the hinge. Use a paper towel or rag under the hinge to catch drips and wipe off the outside. Lasts for years.
Thanks. Use of a small wood block is a good tip. I've used Vaseline to lubricate door hinges for years with good results.
Great video - much simpler solution than other methods I’ve seen. Low skill - high results.
Thank you!
That is really nice of you to say! Thank you
Definitely trust Grandpa. We have been using mineral oil without on kitchen cabinet squeaky hinges. Light coating with q-tip works great 👍🏼
With three hinges, when the first pin is removed and the hinge mis-aligns like you showed, I would use my channel lock pliers to bend the door part some to get it to line up better. It indicates one of the reasons why it started squeaking because there's extra tension in the hinge. And the pin will go in easier.
Great tip! I will say that, all too often, painters seem to think it’s a good idea to paint those hinges… 🤦♀️
I would recommend getting rid of all rust since the grease will act as a moisture barrier.
Yes if you look close everything is still mismatched a bit. I am slowly going from the early 90s to a little more modern. At the moment there is a little of everything but it’s coming along
I just got a spring nail set and it came with a spring hinge tool as a combo set, best $17 I spent at the hardware store in recent years.
I've been meaning to do this for a door or two at my house for a year 🥴 Thanks for the tip on the lubricant - I was not exactly sure what was best to use. Another very helpful video! 👍
It seems to me that the air shim you showed a couple of years ago would work well to lift the door into position when you go to put the pin back in.
BEAUTIFUL! Gotta love a quiet door. The best door is the door u dont hear! Bravo 👏👏👏
Great video and excellent idea about the lube!
The only alternatives I'd suggest is using a flat punch instead of a nail as it's less likely to wander and has more surface area. And if ur alone and need help supporting the door to align the hinges, try a wooden shim or door stop which actually helps you fine tune the door placement more precisely.
Otherwise excellent video!
The secret ingredient in that lube is PTFE. I got some 'dry lube' which is a spray with PTFE in it. WD40 isn't a lubricant, it is a water repellent.
One other upgrade you might want to look at if you have heavy doors are ball bearing hinges.
I use Jig-A-ga lube it's been going on 3 years and no squeaks but I will use this method if I get any more squeaks. Great video and I am always looking for new uploads especially the ones on your yard.
Good stuff! Most anybody can do that diy maintenance. Enjoy your video's keep them coming! Thanks!
Just wanted to point out, there's no benefit to hammering the hinge pin "all the way down" -- leaving a 1/8 to 1/16 inch gap makes future service easier. (i.e., you can go right to the needle-nose pliers step)
That sounds like a very good idea I like it
The main benefit would be it looks a lot cleaner when you fully seat the hinge pin.
Great tip. I do this, but my lube of choice is Lucas "Red 'N' Tacky." That stuff really stays put and works well!
I also use it at work, on antique automotive projects. Thanks for the video!
That is some good grease. I like the Lucas stuff
I use a nail set to get the hinge out. Popular Mechanics (years ago) suggested filing a bit off the length of the hinge pin to create a reservoir for the grease to last longer.
Thank you so much- great class for me that I am renovating my old rental houses/ to sell.
Thanks again❤❤❤
Best method I’ve ever seen. ❤
Someone told me to just do the classic spray wd40 on the hinge without taking the pin out but use 3 in 1 oil instead. 4 years in and still quiet
Im so glad I found your video I now have a squeak free door thanks so much 😁😁😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊
Worked great and wasn’t difficult at all! Thank you!
This is one of those chores that’s so easy to do, but gets put on my back burner forever. 😄
I used to do this with some real Grandpa style oil- 3 in 1 oil. But I think this method works a lot better (3 in 1 never lasted that long, wasn't thick enough).
Super Lube is a good product, but dry film spray Graphite is better. Another good product for hinges or tool box slides is Dupont Teflon dry film lubricant.
Great video! Do you have a trick/quick/easy way of lubing a ceiling fan “Without” taking it down????
I sprayed mine with white lithium grease without disassembling first. Been great for the past 4 years!
Second this! Stuff works wonders
WD 40 white lithium is great for hinges.
Wd40 is great for a ton of things. But it is basically a glorified solvent. The solvent is what makes it clean things so well. It does have some oils in it but they dont last long and they can tack up and get sticky. Best thing for old wd40 residue is new wd40 but then clean thoroughly and use something like this grease for a more permanent lubricant.
True! They also sell lubricant though, which works well
Agreed 100%
Strange to hear and read so many comments about how WD40 won't stop hinges from squeaking for long. Over the years, every single hinge I've sprayed with WD40 has stopped squeaking and has never started again. Some were done 10 years ago. It's worked very well for me. Maybe it's how I'm doing it. Spray the hinge generously, work the door open and close several times, then wipe off the excess.
Yup… same here. People overcomplicate things. Graphite lube in a can works well too
I’ve used oil in the red and white can - works great
A better way to get the hinge pins out without marring you woodwork is to use a wooden dowel and a rubber mallet. At worst, you'll have to scrape some rubber off with your finger nail.
Edit: For putting hinges back in and tapping them down if they start to walk out, I suggest a nylon or PVC faced hammer. If you're worried about the metal plating chipping off of cheaper hardware, stick with the block and hammer method.
To tell if your pins are plated or solid brass, drop them from a few inches onto a concrete or stone surface. If they ring, they're solid brass. If they clack, thunk or don't bounce at all, they are likely plated steel, aluminum or magnesium alloy. For silver hinges, they are likely stainless steel or nickle plated. There is no good test, though nickle tends to be polished and steel tends to be wire brushed.
Winbag Air Wedge Alignment Tool try these incase you don't have a second hand. Use them at work for working on doors. Works great!
thanks very much for the tip, one of our bathroom doors, squeaks so badly you can actually feel the door vibrate.
could you do a segment about how to stop your garage door from squeaking when it opens and closes? That is quite annoying and also quite embarrassing when neighbors are walking down the road and they hear our garage door open!
thanks for all of your good work, you help make my life a little bit simpler. 0:06
Once and for all. That's the way to do things!
Use a hole punch over a nail if you have one.
Also a door jam or wedge over a book.
I was always told graphite power, as it's a dry lube and doesn't attract dirt. PTFE spray is also a dry lube, I haven't tried it.
I've been too lazy to remove the pins and I have one door not installed properly that graphite powder wasn't enough on so I might need to try grease.
My neighbor, who was a finish carpenter, used Gulf paraffin on hinge pins. No miss, no fuss. Lasted for years.
I use motor oil. I’ll need to look into this lube. Thanks for always including us in your problem solving.
I always got a couple+ years of no creaking, but I have older iron hinges.
Very good. Thanks
Great video, helps out a lot!
Much appreciated thank you
Great solution. I think vaseline also do the work as lubricant. That sandpaper thing, i never knew it can be helpful. Thanks a lot.
Superlube is still petroleum based... It's silicone grease as the carrier for the PTFE. It will eventually spray all the wood trim and leave staining. It's better to use a dry based lube that flashes off. FinishLine Dry Lube (has PTFE) is basically same stuff but dries because the carrier is just alcohol.
Spend 5 bucks on a good hammer or striking awl. Not only can you do a little leather work, it is the perfect size for removing hinges.
EXCELLENT advice!!😄👍👍👍(and show & tell).
I’ve always been successful with either Silicone or White Lithium Grease spray (from either Lowes or Home Depot).
I also found that WD-40 doesn’t last too long.
Even though the Lithium or Silicone grease worked for me (without removing the hinge), I believe YOUR technique is WAY…Superior (i.e. - Longer Lasting) 😉⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So I will indeed use and do it Your way (in the future👍)
Lastly, You ALWAYS have GREAT Tips (KEEP UP the Good Work 😁👍👍👍)
Vaseline is another great option. Readily available, no dripping, and it lasts a long time.
Thank you.
if your hinges are super-squeaky and it is hard to get the hinge pin out start by using WD40 to make the initial removal easy. Then procede to the proper lube. Also, super-quick fix that way better than WD40 - mineral oil spray with graphite - very messy if you do not protect surrounding area, but works great.
spring pins are great for those hinge pins also
Honey oak, built in the 90’s or early 2000’s? Am I close? Looking forward to more content as you slowly “silvercymbalfy” the whole house.
Thank you, Yes built in the early 90s and I think its pine and fir but yes right there. I need to do a house tour this Spring. It's an very unusual place, sadly neglected for many years but coming along, I will definitely be sharing.
I found that chainsaw oil in a dropper bottle also works. I don’t know how long it’ll work for but works for more than a few years.
I never thought anyone could surpass me of techniques of how to deal with a squeaky door 🚪 until I seen this video, using the block to put the pin 📍...
Seriously your amazing thank you for all the great content
A spring loaded center punch makes this a hammer-free job unless the pin is really stuck.
That sounds good. I will have to give that a try
I bought a set of spring loaded punches purpose made for door hinges (hard to get a hammer in there) and I use them also to pop pins on firearms (like Mossberg 500)
Vaseline has worked well for me for hinge lubrication.
I didn’t have any grease so I used chain saw lubricant which is pretty long lasting. Bike chain lube probably works too.
Hinge removal tool $13 home depot handy also used for covert entry.
Good advice, but I think ball bearing fire hinges are far better. Also using those pump up door things is better than paper.
Excellent...as always!
I swear by white lithium grease. Great video as always!
As noted in other replies I would certainly shine those pins up before lube with the silicon grease and reinstall.
Great video !!! I learned something.
👍👍👍 Thank you
I pour a bit of Bacon-Grease on the hinge joints. Works Flawlessly
A 5 in 1 painter's tool works great for extracting hinge pins.
I use the Super Lube precision pen filled with the lube.
Sold!
I thought 3 in 1 was grandpa's secret. Makes sense though.
Nice. Can I use "anti-seize by permatex" for the door?
Thanks for this video
Great tips!
Just replace all the doors with hanging beads. No more squeaks.
Long phillips screwdriver works well to remove the pins.
Can you do a vid on squeaky floors? I used that nail product but didn’t work. House built in 62 but all new floors but they squeak
Olive oil works very well too
Good stuff right there
Lithium grease works well too.
So many "That's what she said" moments
What about using silicone spray or white lithium grease?
My Mom just told me Last Year, to coat the hinge Pins with Vaseline. Haven’t had to do it Again in 3 Years now!
Once you have the hinge a slight bit up, a drop of gun oil like Rem Oil will do the trick. I've done this with a few doors. One and done.
Looks like the previous owner of my house used a graphite based lube on all the door hinges. No noise been here for over 15 years.
I use a smaller screwdriver with a handle and hit from the bottom
I wish I saw this video a few months ago when my door handle broke off after my younger daughter put my older daughter in the pantry and she was stuck
Why not squirt a bit of sewing machine oil on top? Id rather squirt a bit more oil every few years than go to trouble. Trick is to not use WD40 or goopy lubricants (when applied to the outside, if you open it up, goopy is best of course) Depends on how far gone it is.
Bass hinge, chrome towel bar, bronze door knob😱😱😱😱😱😱
Don't worry. The house was built in the 90s. We are slowly getting to updating all the fixtures.
Use graphite not grease that will gum up with dust , lint etc.
@ 2:02 Silver Cymbal talking dirty 😉😉😂😂
“This method keeps the door from squeaking for a good ten years” “I’ve done it to this door hundreds of times”
My man, how old are you? 😂
This may sound completely weird but I actually don't mind and even prefer a minor squeak or creak in my house. A long as it isn't an indication of a serious problem I think they give the house a little but of character and familiarity.
Actually WD-40 will last if you do it properly. You have to take the pins out and clean them, then spray them, then let them dry over night. Once they are completely dry you can out them back in and voila. I'm interested in your method tho. Who knows it may be better.