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Are you sure it uses an arm as you describe? Ive never seen one of this type in the flesh, but all the pictures I’ve seen do not show an arm. The arm most people have described as being available is for a completely different style of gauge

They can be a bit tricky…glad it’s sorted..👍

It sounds like you have found the problem…do tell…

If as you say everything is flat and square, logically it can only be the hinge adjustment…some of them take a while to get your head round. if you remove the hinges, can you then position the door correctly?

Is it possible that the tapers are rusted together? It may help to firstly hit the flange as though to tighten it to loosen the grip, then hit the flange on both sides to release it. I also think a heavy duty slide hammer attached to the flange is the answer.

Once you decide on a supplier, they are the ones to ask

Anything to save money…Argos has done the same…

No I haven’t tried one yet…have been thinking about it though..,thanks for info

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I don’t get orange peel with aerosols, or brush marks with varnish,….I’d keep practicing 😉

I’ve found a brake cleaner aerosol the best thing for cleaning Grease off small items….doesn’t leave any residue

The T section 136 / 138 series Record sash clamps are good and can be found fairly cheaply on EBay, if you can find them locally without postage costs

You’ll soon fill it…have fun.. BTW…the threaded holes for the jaws are 5/16” BSWhitworth, but UNC will also fit

I wouldn’t use any grease anywhere on it to, for the same reason…it just acts like a dust magnet, and clogs the threads etc..A regular clean and fine oil is all that’s needed.

It’s gone darker because you’ve not actually gone down to bare metal when removing the rust, you’ve only removed a thin layer…The darker parts are where there is still rust remaining. if it’s staying in a dry atmosphere, a regular run over with a light oil will prevent it from rusting further...

Lots on EBay…

A lot depends on what you have available. If it’s broken just above the surface welding a nut on usually works as the applied heat helps free any rust. Presto / Dormer left hand thread extractors work quite well. I also have the tapered square shank extractors that are knocked in with a hammer...