Strap Hinges and Pins for Carpentry and DIY

The strap hinge is the metal plate with a hole, fixed to the frame and to the door, working as a two-part hinge. The pin is the axle that passes through the hole and lets the door rotate, and it can be removable or fixed. The catalogue has straps, pivots and pins in galvanised or black finishes, to be chosen according to use.

T and double-T hinges have a shape that evokes a rustic, country-craft look, and are chosen mainly for gates, shutters and wooden doors with a traditional style. Straight straps are simpler and suit many general uses. The removable version lifts off its pin without removing the door, which is useful for heavy doors.

For gates, doors and external joinery, galvanised finishes resist rust better than a black strap, which must be painted or protected. Black straps remain the traditional choice for rustic furniture, interior doors and wrought iron work, where appearance matters more than protection. Choose the finish according to the environment, not just the colour.

A wall pivot is set into the wall with mortar or resin, and suits new builds or renovations where the masonry is accessible. A screw-fixed type is fixed to timber or the frame without building work, and is quicker to fit. The choice depends on the support material and the weight of the door, which must be carried at several points.

Galvanised perforated strip is cut to length and used to fix pipes, cables, timber and small structures to walls, with screws or nails through the holes. Steel fixing strip, 17 or 25 mm wide, is used in light metalwork to tie or support linear elements. Fabric strap is a softer solution, useful when the fixing must not mark the piece.

Align the strap with the pin before screwing, use pilot holes so the timber does not split, and fix all the screws before checking the movement. A door that turns with friction often has a strap out of line, which must be corrected before final tightening. For heavy doors, use several straps spaced along the height.

They are used by blacksmiths, joiners, carpenters, makers of gates and rustic furniture, restorers and hobbyists working on boxes, hatches and wooden furniture. They are also needed to repair shutters and doors where a worn pin has to be replaced. It is worth bringing the old part, or measuring its diameter and length.