[Tinstaafl]

So apparently you never had too much actual hands-on experience in those 45 years? Just curious...

 

[NDW]

According to my calculations a 36" door would "grow" to 36.22" while attempting to clear a 4" thick stationary door.

 

[Hluginsky]

Just did a full scale mock up with one of the hinges I plan to use...3.5 degree works fine.

 

[Half-fast Eddie]

3.5 degrees ... how much is that in inches for a 4" door?

 

[NDW]

3.5 degrees ... how much is that in inches for a 4" door?

Tan(3.5) = x/4

0.24"

 

[rrk]

7/32" at 3 deg. about a 1/4 for 3.5