Question 1

I need shims for 3 1/2" hinge with 5/8" radius corners, but these look like 1/4" radius (more squarish).  Does package indicate corner radius?

Accepted Answer

Clip the corners with a pair of wire cutters, shop scissors or resize on a wheel.  I had the same problem and once installed (up to 3) you will not notice this.  It is also good if using more than 1 shim to use a little double sided tape (thin not foam type) between multiple shims to keep from needing four hands.  Last advice get a box of screws 1/2" longer than what currently holds the hinge, if your doors and jambs were manufactured as a unit, the manufacturers are cheap on thread length and the old screws may or may not catch - the shims were real handy when getting my house ready for sale.

Question 2

What is the thickness?

Accepted Answer

The package says that "Each shim adjusts door 1/16".  I measured a few of mine and the actual thickness is just a little less than that, about 0.050, give or take a few thousandths. Nice thing is that you can stack up two or three of them if needed. Really handy product!

Question 3

Can these be used to push a door about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch closer to the strike plate?

Accepted Answer

I believe they can. We had a earth tremor that caused uneven settlement of my foundation which cause the door to out of alignment with the frame to a degree that my dead bolt would not line up with the strike plate. Put 3 shims behind lowest hinge and two behind middle hinge and everything lined up.

Question 4

Does the shim go behind the hinges on the door frame or the door?

Accepted Answer

Behind the hinges on the door frame. The hinge is usually set into the wood and this just raises it up some. The shims are curved on one end in case the hinges are curved as well -- works for rounded or square edged hinges.

ASIN	B001DDAV3O
Brand	E-Z Shim
Colour	White
Country of Origin	USA
Finish Type	white
Global Trade Identification Number	00795918035007, 00795918036189
Hole Count	3
Included Components	Hardware^door-hinges
Item Weight	45.4 g
Item model number	HS350BP
Manufacturer	Standard Plumbing Supply
Material	Plastic
Mounting Type	Door Mount
Net Quantity	18.0 Count
Product Dimensions	18.4L x 10.8W Centimeters
UPC	733353349846 795918035007 795918036189 758710427517

EZ-SHIM HS350BP 3.5" Hinge Shim (18 Pack)

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