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Pivot Opener

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Coming up with a suitable door pull is a challenge. A misstep can detract from a carefully chosen door.
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Pivot Opener
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The other pivot end pushes the door open far enough to get fingers inside.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
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The pivot pin retainer is barely evident.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
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A shim of a thickness to match door spacing plus a shaving or two controls the height of the door riser.
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With the shim in place, the riser is clamped down. A careful filing brings the riser to the desired height.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
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Curator: David Welter - Archivist: Kevin Shea


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