Anyone with good method to set door hinge level before weldi

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surfingfreeman
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Anyone with good method to set door hinge level before weldi

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Hi all
Had some rust in the door hinge interface with door frame, hinge was welded but it seems like the alignment is off, when opening the door I can feel a bit of a "drop" when the door completely disengages from the latch and alignment piece at the bottom of the door, what's the trick to correctly welding the door? Thanks
Mike
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Re: Anyone with good method to set door hinge level before weldi

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Cant help yet, but as I have the same job to do on mine I will watch this post.
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Re: Anyone with good method to set door hinge level before weldi

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you can measure from a good door, or measure from the door post mounting holes. The bracket inside the post should slide around a bit for adjustment, so I would measure from the centerline of the holes a the top and bottom hinges and then give yourself the same dimensions on the door. That way you will have room to adjust when mounting.
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