StanleyHardware S530-017 150 Cafe Door Pivot in Brass

I only write reviews if a product is exceptionally good or really bad. This is one of the bad ones.The description on Amazon says that these work with doors up to 1 3/8 inch thick. On the actual package, they are made for doors up to 1 1/8 inch thick. The package is correct. With my custom made 1 3/8 inch thick doors, I had to move the mounting points over by 1/8 of an inch to prevent the corners of the door from hitting the door jamb.Speaking of mounting points, if you follow the included instructions, the bottom of your doors will be 1/16 of an inch closer to the jamb than the tops, resulting in a 1/8" uneven gap between the two mounted doors. Another modification by moving the bottom mounting points out 1/16 to make the doors plumb.I am a custom woodworker with many years of experience. Luckily I have the know how to do a test mount on scrap first. If I had not done this, the custom saloon doors that I just made would be ruined with incorrect mounting holes. Some epoxy and sanding later, I could have corrected the problem, but this should not be necessary.If you are purchasing these hinges, be sure to do a test mount first to determine if they will work for your application.Here are my modified instructions for those that are interested:The edge of the top hinge that attaches to the door should be 7/16" as stated for doors up to 1 1/8" thick. For doors up to 1 3/8 thick, change this to 5/16"The edge of the bottom hinge that attaches to the door should be 1/4" instead of the stated 5/16" for doors up to 1 1/8" thick. This will ensure that the doors have an even gap between the jamb. For doors up to 1 3/8" thick, change this to 1/8" instead of 1/4".The mounting instructions for the jamb side are the same as the instruction manual. There are also slots on one of the hinges for adjustment though this is never mentioned in the instructions.The flat head screws are used in the recessed holes and the round head are used for the other holes. This may seem like common sense, but should also be mentioned in the instructions as some people may not know this.I have not yet mounted them the doors jambs, just a test piece. With the test piece, the doors only return to center when opened one direction. I am hoping that this is because my test piece is not plumb and level. If they work the same after the final mounting, I will update this review.Overall, the product seems to be OK, but the instructions are very poor and could ruin a set of doors if a test fit was not done first.

I made the mistake of not paying attention to the size of the hinge pieces when I ordered them. Therefore I was surprised when I opened the box and found they are bigger than I needed/cared for. One thing is for sure, if the grandkids try to swing on the doors they won't come down easily so I guess they do the trick as designed.

Fixed our swinging pantry door.

Works well, and is exactly what we needed.

Works fine. I believe its best suited to a fairly light door. I believe the lower plastic parts are wearing a bit quickly.

arrived quick.product works fine.easily installed.great price.would recommend.can not think of any cons with this product.

this hinge was good

I could not be more pleased with the performance of the gravity hinges. They complete the swinging dorrs which I made to separate two areas for privacy without restricting air flow. thank you. geezer:)