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Squeaky Door Hinge - Best Remedy?

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  1. don2222

    don2222

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    Hello
    Someone suggested powdered graphite but from my experience graphite attracts dust.
    I tried Dry Moly which does not attract dust but it did not seamed to last long. Automotive door hinge grease maybe another solution.

    However after a little
    research in the carpenter world, I discovered pure beeswax available at Rockler. I said to my Honey, I will try the Bees Wax!
    Purified Beeswax | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

    So I banged out the pins and buffed them up and I am giving the Bees a chance? The wax is very hard and may last quite a while!

    Before BeesWax


    After BeesWax


    Anyone else have a good long term solution?

    Pic 1 - Pure BeesWax (not exactly the one pictured on the web site but the same price! :))
    Pic 2 - Bang out the hinge pin
    Pic 3 - buff pin clean on wire wheel
    Pic 4 - add BeesWax and push back in. :)
    So far no squeaks :) see vid 2
     

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    That sounds like a great idea. I went around with a spray tin of squeaky door spray that my BIL had. I can't find it right now for the real name of it. We also have a product called McLube It is a dry spray used on sail tracks on a sailboat. Works really well. It can be used on zippers without staining the fabric.
     
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  3. Canadian border VT

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    umm I hate to admit it but I use ski wax cause it's clean and on hand usually looks like a bar of soap
     
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    I bet that does a great job!
    Something like this?
    Burton Rub-Down Wax | Burton Snowboards Winter 16
    How long does it last?
     
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    couple years anyway board wax a little softer probably work better