Swinging doors

"Grandpa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to build a small pair of swinging doors similar to what
> might be found in an old time bar entrance or perhaps a sail boat.
> They'll be used in the entryway to my den which will eventually be done
> in a nautical theme. They swing both directions and typically have
> horizonal slats in a fancy framework.
>
> My question: What the heck are they called? Damned if I can remember
> and its driving me nuts. Also, what are the hunges for these called?

Fleer hinges, after the inventor.
-- Ernie

Grandpa wrote:
>
> I'm looking to build a small pair of swinging doors similar to what
> might be found in an old time bar entrance or perhaps a sail boat.
> They'll be used in the entryway to my den which will eventually be done
> in a nautical theme. They swing both directions and typically have
> horizonal slats in a fancy framework.
>
> My question: What the heck are they called? Damned if I can remember
> and its driving me nuts. Also, what are the hunges for these called?
>
> TIA everyone.

"Cafe" doors. Usually come with the hinges included. If not you can buy
them, dual or double swinging hinge.

Scott
--
An unkind remark is like a killing frost. No matter how much it warms
up later, the damage remains.

It's called swinging door hardware. DAGS or look at
http://www.historichouseparts.com/swinging_&_pocket_door_hardware.asp
mahalo,
jo4hn

Grandpa wrote:

> I'm looking to build a small pair of swinging doors similar to what
> might be found in an old time bar entrance or perhaps a sail boat.
> They'll be used in the entryway to my den which will eventually be done
> in a nautical theme. They swing both directions and typically have
> horizonal slats in a fancy framework.
>
> My question: What the heck are they called? Damned if I can remember
> and its driving me nuts. Also, what are the hunges for these called?
>
> TIA everyone.
>