I need to Build a hidden door out of a book case.The door will open outward and be a working book case any thoughts on how to hinge this thing.My thought is to use a pivot type hinge on floor and ceiling should I ad a roller at the other end for extra support or will that where out the wood floor.Dose any one have any thoughts on this.Anything would be helpful
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You're on the right track with a pivot hinge. A bookcase can be extremely heavy -- heavy enough to distort the jamb if you use a standard door hinge. With the right pivot hinge, you should not need a roller. Rixson is the big name in pivot hinges: http://www.rixson.com/.
Take a look at this thread. It could prove helpful.
http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=41988.1
Len
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