What’s that? Coordinator Bracket
The other day Mark Kuhn asked if I had done a "What's that?" post about coordinator brackets...coincidentally I had just taken some photos of one while we were at the BHMA meeting in Phoenix!
What’s that? Hinge Prep
The latest post in my series on the pieces and parts that make up a door assembly addresses a wire found in a hollow metal hinge preparation. Do you know what it's for?
What’s that? Electric Power Transfer (EPT)
The idea for today's post actually came from a question I received about the standard mounting location for an EPT. Do you know where to find answers to questions like this?
What’s that? Ball Bearing Hinges
When Mark Kuhn and I visited a school with the members of Allegion's Early Careers Program, I noticed some heavy weight hinges on a pair of doors. And then things got a little weird.
What’s that? Thick Hub Shoe
Continuing with my posts on "unidentified hardware objects," the hub on this closer shoe is much thicker than on a typical arm, AND...the arm has an extra bend in it. But why?
What’s that? Rachet Release Assembly
Have you ever seen a piece of hardware "in the wild" and wondered about its purpose? I think this happens a lot, so I'm starting a new type of post on iDigHardware to answer these questions.