Want To Buy: Taiwanese hinges...

[Rowglide]

I am looking for 2 sets, (1pair left an 1pair right) of the classic taiwanese lift off hinges
Seen on Formosa, Hans Christian, Vagabond, Tayana...lots of boats have them

[zeehag]

i bough t 4 pair in downwind marine, san diego--they do online ordering as wellas walk in. good luck. you will need correct orientation--left or right, depending on the side of door you are re hinging.

[callistov42]

Buck Algonquin used to sell them. That is where I purchased some for my Vagabond. Sea Dog also has some "take a part" hinges that look close but not a match.

[callistov42]

They are on line here...
ABI Hardware Brass Lift Off Knuckle Hinges

[Rowglide]

Originally Posted by callistov42

They are on line here...
ABI Hardware Brass Lift Off Knuckle Hinges

Getting closer, they have "Left" orientation only, no "right".

[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by Rowglide

Getting closer, they have "Left" orientation only, no "right".

What's the difference?

[Rowglide]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

What's the difference?

The male piece of the hinge mounts to the door frame, and then the female piece mounts to the door if you only used one type hinge (left or right) then one door would stay in plae and the other would fall off.
And to add to the confusion...As you stand facing a door
If it opens out towards you and the hinges are on the right side you need left hand hinges.
If it opens out towards you and the hinges are on the left side you need right hand hinges.
If it opens in and away from you and the hinges are on the right side you need right hand hinges.
If it opens in and away from you and the hinges are on the left side you need left hand hinges.
Lucky for me I need both sides for a pair of doors.

[Cheechako]

Ahhh right. Those are the ones that you can take right off.