aspella77 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Hi All, Just wondering if anyone had similar problem... One of the Three Hinge was affected with Screws being Sheared Off! Fixing back with new screw is one thing... Just wondering whats wrong? Thanks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladyslim 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Brass is non-ferrous, soft material just like aluminum, it breaks off easily. Post a picture of the original screw, is there any nut on the wooden door?. Edited February 1, 2010 by gladyslim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aspella77 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Brass is non-ferrous, soft material just like aluminum, it breaks off easily. Post a picture of the original screw, is there any nut on the wooden door?. Thanks for the reply... The original screws were broken with threaded portion inside the door... Just wondering if my other doors would be affected... Haiz.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladyslim 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 I replaced mine with stainless steel. Remove one pc as sample and get the stainless steel type from hardware shop. Buy exactly the same dimension; should be M6 x 12mm, No. 8. @ 15cents a pc. As for the broke off pc, you need drill a small hole and then enlarge it to about 4mm dia without damaging the nut and use a pointed object like nail to slowly remove the stuck broken screw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitney0125 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 No, the other doors will not be affected so you dont have to worry about that. And just follow what the others said to you about your questions. _______________ online auto insurance quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanwill 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 No, the other doors will not be affected so you dont have to worry about that. And just follow what the others said to you about your questions. _______________ online auto insurance quote This is quite normal for brass screw. Chg them to stainless... it will outlast the hinge itself. Buy them from Daiso .... $2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladyslim 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 This is quite normal for brass screw. Chg them to stainless... it will outlast the hinge itself. Buy them from Daiso .... $2 $2/- for how many pieces? 1 set of door require 64pcs. I only replace a few that broke off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
