Ron Cramer of Security Door & Hardware sent me these door handing instructions from Orr & Lockett Hardware Company, dated 1887! Although most hinges and many locks are no longer “handed”, I think it’s kinda cool that this method of handing doors was around for at least 100 years before I joined the door and hardware industry.
If door handing gives you trouble, here are a few resources:
- Intro to Door Hardware: Handing (video)
- Back-2-Basics: Handing 101
- Door Handing – International Methods
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Where was that when I was replacing doors in my house???
I am Hand conceptually frustrated..
I just use the modern way,,, smart phone picture, and say give me one that swings this way!!
Miss the good old days, when clear instructions were included.
You’re not alone, Charles! 🙂
– Lori