On a kitchen unit I'd like one standard door not to open on hinges but just to come off for access. Any fittings available to do this? I could make something up, of course. Would magnetic catches be strong enough at the top if it were supported at the bottom? I'd rather it doesn't have to be lifted up to clear as there will be another door above and I'd like it close fitting to the top of the removable one.
Yes there are - just had a look at some we have on a cupboard (covering the bit below a basin) but no manufacturer details, nor part number, etc.
I was considering magnets for something similar. Looking at the Magsafe connector used on Apple Macs, it appears that they use three magnets in a row - something like S-N-S - which would (obviously) snap to a simlar row of N-S-N. Have not yet tried it but it seems logical... :-)
That's an interesting question - why do you want such a door?
Mary
What about a bed connector. Something like this:
Screwfix 19215 roller catches might do the trick. They have a fair amount of lateral tolerance so you'll probably need small wood blocks on the back of the door to register with the inside bottom corners of the cupboard to provide precise vertical and horizontal location.
That looks like an up and off. I'd rather it didn't have to lift upwards.
It's purely needed for service access - nothing will be stored etc in the unit. Something like a boiler cupboard. And there is an obstruction to prevent a normal door opening fully. So easiest way is to have the door totally removable.
=A0 London SW
I'd go for the magnets and like you say install something on the door to rest inside the cupboard to take the vertical load off the door.
HTH, Mark
Ah, I see. Thanks.
I certainly wasn't saying you shouldn't have one by the way :-)
Mary
I imagine that they would probably do. My outlaws used to have a meter box whose front was held on with a couple of catches like that, and just pulled straight off hohizontally.
Otherwise, Velcro might do the job.
Push on push off magnets, the type they used on glass panelled display cabinets to open the glass door. You gave it a push in and it sprung open.
Keku catches would do the job, screwfix and ironmongery direct sell them.
CK507 woodfit part number for plinth connecters.
we use them for hideaway panels/bath panels in bathrooms in premier Inns hotels
In message , "Dave Plowman (News)" writes
How about simple dowel pegs
You could use bolts into the top and bottom frames, in a variety of configurations from ordinary surface bolts to offset bolts as sometimes used on french windows or flush-fitting bolts inside the doors. Is teh door one of a pair - that would mean it might not need to be pivotable.
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