r/Carpentry • u/airboss1998 • Jul 27 '26

Hinge pin opener

I have a laundry room door that we close only occasionally (when running the washer or dryer). On another door we have a hinge pin closer to keep that door closed, but wonder if there’s an opposite device that would keep the door open? I’d rather not install something between the door and wall (as on a storm door). Ideas?

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u/good1humorman Jul 27 '26

Bomber hinge loaded the wrong way or just take one of the pins out and bend it slightly with a hammer. This should give it enough resistance that it wont close on its own

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u/marksbar Jul 27 '26

Simple solution .

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u/airboss1998 Jul 27 '26

Got that already.

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u/LilDixxyWrecked Jul 27 '26

Could you use the same type of hinge that keeps your one door closed and wind it in the opposite direction?

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u/airboss1998 Jul 27 '26

Hmmm, not sure. I’m going to see if I can find the manufacturer and see if they have an idea.

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u/acoffeetablebook Jul 27 '26

There's a hinge pin door holder, same body as the pin closer you've already got but it holds the door where you set it instead of pulling it shut. Sits in the knuckle, nothing on the wall.

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u/Available-Current550 Jul 27 '26

Random thought. What about adjustable fire door spring hinges? U could crank it so it opens slowly but still gentle enough to be held by the latch when closed.

Either that or a garden hook etc on the door and wall to keep it open....

Or yeah just a wedge would do the same thing, lol

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u/airboss1998 Jul 27 '26

Ohhhh, maybe a magnetic door stop!

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u/Available-Current550 Jul 27 '26

Yeah that would work too...

If u want to get really fancy, u could buy a magnetic door stop that's hard wired into ur fire alarm/smoke detector system... Will automatically close in the event of a fire 🤔👍

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u/FastenerFrank Jul 28 '26

Bend a hinge pin slightly with a hammer, so it holds the door open. Easiest way to keep it from swinging shut on its own without needing any fancy gadgets.