My door is making a squeaking noise when I open it

[Lanningjw]

Is graphite the best way to lube the hinges on the door so they do not squeak?

 

[bogydave]

Graphite is a good idea.
Oil works too, it will harden with the heat, but usually stops the squeak.

 

[jtb51b]

Just be glad yours is welded on straight! If I could fix mine with a little anti-sieze I would be in heaven!

Jason

 

[Larry in OK]

Graphite would work. If you want to try oil try synthetic.

 

[raybonz]

I have used Never Seize and works well and can take the heat..

Ray

 

[bluedogz]

My door pins are peened on, so I keep a dripper of 3 in 1 oil in the woodbox.

 

[PapaDave]

I use a VERY small dab of anti-seize. Matter of fact, I need to reapply this year.....door is getting a little creaky again.

 

[greythorn3]

heck our englander 30 the door pins keep workign their way out, i gotta hit them back down with the poker every other week.

 

[WES999]

My door is making a squeaking noise when I open it

If your pins are removable you can use a rub them with pencil ( I used a carpenters pencil) if you don't have any graphite of never size handy.

 

[Treacherous]

I used this on my air controls to reduce/eliminate some squeaking on my Lopi.

It's good up to 1K degrees.

 

[Lanningjw]

Thanks for helping me out with the squeaking door problem.
In the past, I had use some marvels mystery oil lube but it did not last any longer than a few weeks and then it was back to the squeaking door. Does the oil burn off with high heat?

 

[Treacherous]

Thanks for helping me out with the squeaking door problem.
In the past, I had use some marvels mystery oil lube but it did not last any longer than a few weeks and then it was back to the squeaking door. Does the oil burn off with high heat?

With the spray I am using... just dry graphite is left behind after the propellant has evaporated. I wouldn't spray around a hot stove and you might need to air out area a little if you spray inside but I didn't find it too bad. When I was spraying my air control I think the draft sucked in most of the fumes on the cold stove. If you can spray items outside that would be best.

EDIT: I can't speak for ultra high heat since temps around my air controls are no-where near the rated spec of this graphite spray. It hasn't worn off in a months of use though.

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks also on the reminder.
I used high temp anti seize that was in the garage.
As a side note: be careful opening and closing-the door banged against the wall because it moves so freely now!

 

[HighHeat22]

Hey, Treacherous where did you get that can of High Heat Dry Graphite ? I like the high heat part.

The anti-seize sounds good too.

Yeah, when I lubricate my door you have to be careful it swings open so easy compared to before.