On Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:05:05 +0100, harryagain wrote:

The existing hinges are probably okay apart from covered in layers of
paint and since the new doors are oak I'd rather start with an nice new
shiny set of hinges as well.

You might be better with stainless steel on oak. The tannins discolour brass
and steel.

If the doors are heavy, Wickes has st. st. 4" hinges in packs of 3. I fitted
some to my new shed as the door's wider than standard and fairly heavy.
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