The house we bought has an unlabelled 4x4 panel wood garage
door. There are no manufacturer markings other than the letters "JGS"
on one of the panel hinges.

We are trying to identify the make and model so that we can get an OEM
lock bar kit.

Any ideas on which door manufacturers might use that brand hinge?
If not, any thoughts on who "JGS" is?

Thanks

Jeffrey J. Kosowsky wrote:

The house we bought has an unlabelled 4x4 panel wood garage
door. There are no manufacturer markings other than the letters "JGS"
on one of the panel hinges.

We are trying to identify the make and model so that we can get an OEM
lock bar kit.

Any ideas on which door manufacturers might use that brand hinge?
If not, any thoughts on who "JGS" is?

Thanks


Try this:
JGS OVERHEAD DOORS
10 NATE WHIPPLE HWY
CUMBERLAND, RI 2864
401-658-4000

"Jeffrey J. Kosowsky" wrote in message
...

The house we bought has an unlabelled 4x4 panel wood garage
door. There are no manufacturer markings other than the letters "JGS"
on one of the panel hinges.

We are trying to identify the make and model so that we can get an OEM
lock bar kit.

Any ideas on which door manufacturers might use that brand hinge?
If not, any thoughts on who "JGS" is?

Thanks

JGS is the hinge manufacturer's stamp. Garage door section manufacturers
buy their bulk hardware from various sources with few exceptions.

Rich
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com

ender (Jeffrey J. Kosowsky) wrote in message ...
The house we bought has an unlabelled 4x4 panel wood garage
door. There are no manufacturer markings other than the letters "JGS"
on one of the panel hinges.

We are trying to identify the make and model so that we can get an OEM
lock bar kit.

Any ideas on which door manufacturers might use that brand hinge?
If not, any thoughts on who "JGS" is?

Thanks

Most garage door locks w/ a lock bar (not snap lock) are not made by
the door mfg & not brand specific & so it probably doesn't matter
where you get them. The parts all pretty much come from the same place
& you can't tell the difference between the locks the different door
mfgs use.

Doordoc
www.DoorsAndOpeners.com

Not all lockbar assemblies are the same. Some lockbar discs are made with a
square hole, some with a diamond hole and some are embossed with a square
hole.
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com/lockbardiscs.html

Rich
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com
..

willshak writes:
Jeffrey J. Kosowsky wrote:

The house we bought has an unlabelled 4x4 panel wood garage
door. There are no manufacturer markings other than the letters "JGS"
on one of the panel hinges.

Try this:
JGS OVERHEAD DOORS
10 NATE WHIPPLE HWY
CUMBERLAND, RI 2864
401-658-4000

I had already called them. They have the same initials but have
nothing to do with the hinge manufacturer.

Thanks for the suggestion, though.

"Rich" writes:
"Jeffrey J. Kosowsky" wrote in message

JGS is the hinge manufacturer's stamp. Garage door section manufacturers
buy their bulk hardware from various sources with few exceptions.


Yup. I realize that, but was wondering if anyone here knew which
(major) manufacturers might be using hinges from JGS.

(Doordoc) writes:

Most garage door locks w/ a lock bar (not snap lock) are not made by
the door mfg & not brand specific & so it probably doesn't matter
where you get them. The parts all pretty much come from the same place
& you can't tell the difference between the locks the different door
mfgs use.

Any recommendations on a good quality lock bar kit including bar and
external key/cylinder?

"Rich" writes:
Not all lockbar assemblies are the same. Some lockbar discs are made with a
square hole, some with a diamond hole and some are embossed with a square
hole.
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com/lockbardiscs.html

Rich
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com

Also, what specific parts do I need to make this all work.
I am assuming I need:
Locking handle
Cylinder & keys (does this come with the above)
Lock bar
Guide?

Is this right? Anything else?

You can get a lock package for your door that will include all the necessary
materials. What is the width of your door?

Rich
http://www.garage-door-hardware.com