How To Take Off An External Door’S Hinge Pin?

If you have removable hinge pins on your door with a cap on only one end, you can easily remove the door from the frame by removing the hinge pins from the frame. This is a common DIY project that can be done using a basic hammer, a flat head screw driver, and our Pin Popper – Rem.

There are two ways to remove a door hinge pin: the right way and the wrong way. The wrong way involves using an old nail or screwdriver with a hammer and a wedge, nail punch, or nail set to knock out the pin and a screwdriver to further pry it once it’s partway out. Avoid using a regular nail as it may bend the hinge pins.

The best way to remove door hinge pins with a bottom cap is to use a hammer, a wedge, nail punch, or nail set to knock the pin out and a screwdriver to further pry it once it’s partway out. Avoid using a regular nail as it may bend the hinge pins.

Some hinges may have a set screw in the middle of the hinge that can be loosen and then popped out. To remove this type of pin, grind off one head so it can be removed. Some door hinges may have a setscrew set into a circumferential groove cut into the pin.

In this JELD-WEN Customer Care video, you learn how to remove or replace the hinge pins in an exterior door. Use a pair of tongs to lift a hinge plate from water, then remove the paint and dry it. Tap the hinge pin with a screwdriver and hammer to remove it. To remove the screws, support the door on blocks and wedges, take the jam screws out first, and then the door screws using an impact driver.