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   Guest_ | Apr 20, 1999 08:37am | #1

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   djk - I'm not sure I can say this clearly but I'll try.

   you have two "leaves", one that has a spring loaded slide in the top only, and one that is "pinned" top and bottom.

   The knob goes in the "pinned" leaf, about 36" from the floor, about 1" in from the edge where the two leaves are hinged together. (it could be more than 1" in if you have a nice door, I only say that in case you're using hollow core doors - just be sure to get through something solid - not just veneers.)

   man, that was a disaster. - yb

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   Guest_ | Apr 20, 1999 08:52am | #2

   *Now YB; you know that some would say that it goes on exactly the other panel. Now I just go ask the homeowner which one she wants it on.

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   D_Smale | Apr 20, 1999 10:02am | #3

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   In my experience, I've never developed any hard,fast rule about
   knob location.Sometimes,certain situations have dictated location,
   such as;1) if the doors happen to be very close to the corner of a room
   then the knob should go on the inner leaf to save it from hitting the
   wall when opened.2) wherever the homeowner wants it.

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   Guest_ | Apr 20, 1999 06:45pm | #4

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   that's probably real good advice lonecat. Thanks for the tips regarding S.F.

   bassman huh, cool - yb

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   Guest_ | Apr 21, 1999 01:41am | #5

   *Don't give them one at all. Let them pinch there fingers.

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   Guest_ | Apr 22, 1999 06:14am | #6

   *I always put them in the middle of the leading leaf around 3' up from the floor, but then, they don't call them "bi" for nothing. BB

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   Guest_ | Apr 24, 1999 08:22am | #7

   *WhewwYoung B had it exactly right the first time. . . fixed panel, at 36" height. . . put it on the i loosepanel and it will be way more dificult to open and Dr. Cad's pinched finger scenario will be a reality as they try to pull it open with both hands.

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   Guest_ | Apr 24, 1999 08:32pm | #8

   *I have always had the best luck with the knob centered on the leading door (not pinned) 3' up this way when you go to close it you are pulling it shut. when on the other door you might need to pull the leading door with your other hand. but of course where the owner wants it is where they should get it

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   Guest_ | Apr 30, 1999 08:39am | #9

   *Jon. . . no need. . . put it on the "fixed" panel and you will be pulling both the hinges open as you pull the knob towards you, the other location leaves you pulling and pushing at the same time. . . sort of like sex but not nearly as much fun. Closing is also a smooth motion with the knob on the "fixed' panel. . . couldn't be much friggin simpler. . . do what yer told!!!

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   Guest_ | Apr 30, 1999 09:25am | #10

   *Sometimes people post and really muddle the situation with incomplete descriptions.In this case, you want to put the knob on the door part that has the rail or stile and has hinges on one part of it. I usually put it on the door partway between the floor and ceiling. You can get a really nice installation by using one of the knobs that goes on the other side, but they tend to jam, which is why I like to use the knob that goes on the correct side that I described previously, just before the part about the hinges jamming.If you want a top-notch installation, go behind the door, to where the backside is (unless the door is in a closet and you happen to be in the closet, then the backside is actually the front side unless it's opposite. That would be good. Two screws and some epoxy usually suffice, but if it's humid tend to use the other stuff, ans if the air is dry, use the first part or the second part, but not both at the same time. It jams that way.It really is the best approach to an otherwise singular manufacturer.Good luck.

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   Guest_ | May 01, 1999 02:10am | #11

   *Mongo. . . what the hell have you been smokin. . ..hangin out with Jack by da ribber???. . . very subtle humour man!!!

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   Guest_ | May 01, 1999 02:56am | #12

   *Mongo - would it be the same for "right hand swing" - yb?

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   Guest_ | May 01, 1999 05:04am | #13

   *What are you guys talking about...?

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   Guest_ | May 01, 1999 08:37am | #14

   *Mongo swings both ways (shh pass it on)

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   Guest_ | May 01, 1999 09:21am | #15

   *Patrick, wasn't it you who, in post 6.1, alluded to coming out of the closet and having sex?You need a good spanking...no, I'm not offering...After reading my previous post, I see where I could have caused a bit of confusion. The last sentence should read "It really might be the best approach...". Sorry for the mixup.

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   Guest_ | May 01, 1999 09:36am | #16

   *MongoThanks for the offer, but I was only alluding to the jiggy-jiggy action that would be needed to open a bifold with yer knob on the other side from the side that I thought, aside from the other side, appropriate.Coming out of bi-folded closets is difficult at best and should never be attempted while carrying a woody!!

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    Guest_ | May 01, 1999 09:57pm | #17

    *I surrender!! I'm raising the white hanky, er, flag!

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    Guest_ | May 02, 1999 04:03am | #18

    *very funny stuff you two, I just spit all over the monitor laughing, and this is about the third time I've read this. Keep it up! - yb

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    Guest_ | May 24, 1999 05:42am | #19

    *I finally read this, wondering how knob location could generate so many posts. Now I'm really worried about y'all. Mongo, how often do you get stuck in the closet installing a bifold? Do you fold them into the closet or out??? Who's on first?

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   djk | May 24, 1999 05:44am | #20

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   For optimum operation and durability , where is the best spot to put knobs on
   bi-fold doors?