robinr Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hi everyone. I'm about half way thru my first dollhouse (the Orchid). I'm already looking around for my next one so I think I have the bug. This has been so much fun even tho when I first saw the directions I had second thoughts. Once I sat down and studied them it made more sense. I am having trouble trying to figure out how to hinge the door so I can open and close it. The weather here is below 0 temps so it's great to stay in and work on this project. Thanks, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hi and welcome! If you loook in the blogs there are some different ways to hinge doors. There is always hinges, and pins, and a fabric hinge. If you have the door already put together or the outer trim already on I discovered a way to pin hinge after the house is built. Let me know if you want the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonsaikathy Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hi Robin and welcome to the forum. Great to have you join us here. It's a great bunch of folks from the administrators, mods on down. Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinr Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Thanks, I do have the door put together and the trim is on. If you have any tips or tricks I'd love to here them. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 You will need a scap piece of wood cut to fit the opening floor. You will also need two pieces of sturdy wire about 1/4 inch long. You will need to sand or cut down the door ( take from the bottom) so it fits loosly with the sil ( scrap piece) in place. Do not glue. Finish the sil ( paint, stain whatever) and the bottom of the door. Push the wire into the door one at the top and one at the bottom ( the skinny sides) near the corners and then into the sil. Make a hole in the top of the doorway to match the door. Put a small line of glue across the opening for the door. With the sil on the bottom of the door slide the pin sticking out of the top of the door into the whole in the top of the door way and push the door into place. You can then wipe any glue that is around the sil. Test fit everything before you glue. I may be able to get some pics if you need just let me know. I do have pics of the finished door in my Tennyson gallery if you to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccas1963 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hello Robin, Welcome to the forum!!!!! Where in Iowa are you? I am in Marion. Hugs, Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi and welcome Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome to the group, Robin! I'm your neighbor to the NW in frozen South Dakota. It's great to know that there are mini people somewhat close to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 WELCOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi and ! Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Robin, Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome. And as you can tell, there is a wealth of information here. What were you thinking of getting as house number 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyndi3k Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Robin! WELCOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 hello, and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippet-gal Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hello Robin I love the Orchid, I'm working on mine, too. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinr Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thanks to everyone for being so nice and friendly. I'm going to try the hinge tomorrow or tonight when I get up. I'm working graveyard shift this week so I sleep a lot. Did you come up with the idea yourself? It sounds like I can do it. I live in Ft. Dodge. It's about 1 1/2 hrs north of Des Moines. I'd like to find a miniature store in Ames or Des Moines but I haven't looked yet. We have Hobby Lobby here but they don't have very much. My second project will definately be the travel trailer. I saw it today on a website and I love it. There's just something about it...... As far as a house, I haven't decided yet. Any suggestions??? Thanks again everybody Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Yup, I had real hinges on the Tennyson but they just would not stay on and I had to think of something since the house was already done. Let me know if you need pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 to the "little" family, Robin. I'm already looking around for my next one so I think I have the bug. It's actually an incurable addiction & thinking about your second (& third) kit is a symptom that it has hit you HARD! I just finished an Orchid as a general store, I'm finishing up wigging the dolls who will live in it. You can read how I did it and I have pictures how I hinge doors. I used twill tape, but I prefer chamois, and I really detailed how I hinge windows & doors in my Glencroft blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi and welcome This is a great place to get tips and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood Robin! I can't wait to see your house!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum! I know you will find lots and lot of friends as well as advice and ideas when needed! Mini-hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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