A* ♦ I \ AVguy lIBRARy COtHMiSlA UNlY'USJf^l OCT 1 7 '14 #3 72 Soss Invisible Hinges “ The First Practical Improvement in One Thousand Years ” Soss Manufacturing Company 435-443 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY A Thousand Years Ago doors were hung on hinges very much like the butt hinges in use to-day. They were useful in that doors would swing on them—but they were not beautiful—there is no beauty in a hinge. Now in our day it is possible to obtain without excessive cost hinges possessing every merit of the old fashioned hinge and having the added merit of being invisible. To-day Soss Invisible Hinges are being used in ever-increas¬ ing numbers by piano manufacturers, in furniture factories, on automobiles, in many homes and buildings and wherever particularly fine construction is called for. They are adaptable for all manner of use from jewel-case covers to bronze entrance doors. Novelties commonly have both merits and defects. Soss Invisible Hinges are not a novelty, they have been on the market for many years and each year has seen their use increase. They have no defects—they are in every way as practical as the old fashioned hinge. 2 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY ll!lllllllllllll!lll!llllll!lllll!llllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllll!ll^ Construction and Installation Soss Invisible Hinges are manufactured with exceptional accuracy from the highest grade of material. Working parts are of frictionless metal—no oil, no noise, no wear. All hinges have roller bearings working as easily as ball¬ bearing butt hinges. Simplicity of Installation—Any carpenter or any one who can bore a hole can install Soss Invisible Hinges. They are applied to the same part of the door and jamb as an ordinary butt, and require no special arrangement of the work. A tem¬ plet is enclosed in each box and full directions are given for its use. Economy—Manufacturers can do all mortising by machine. Plates are accurate up to one thousandth part of an inch. This is a feature of prime importance. The saving in cost of labor more than equals the slight additional cost of hinge. Discounts on application 3 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY lllll[!lllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllll!l!llllll!lllll!!llll!lll![!lllllllllll!flllllllllll[illllllllllinilllllllllli[lllll!llllllilllllllllllllNlllillll!l[lllllllllllli:illllllllll[llllllllllll!lflllll[IIIIHHIIIIIIIIIinillll[llll!m!lllll[ll! Doors Hung on Butt Hinge Soss Hinge It is difficult to say that a certain size hinge will carry a door of a certain thickness, as without respect to thickness doors may vary greatly in weight, but the following will be found to apply generally: Size No. 100 Size No. 101 Size No. 102 Size No. 103 Size No. 104 Size No. 108 Size No. 112 Size No. 116 Size No. 118 Size No. 120R Size No. 120J Minimum thickness wood. ys inch Minimum thickness wood.^ inch Minimum thickness wood. yg inch Minimum thickness wood./4 inch /Minimum thickness wood./4 inch) \Maximum thickness wood.J4 inch/ /Minimum thickness wood.1 inch! Maximum thickness wood .1/4 inches) Minimum thickness wood. . 1 }/$ inches'! Maximum thickness wood. .1/4 inches/ Minimum thickness wood . . 1 % inches'! Maximum thickness wood . . 1 /4 inches/ Minimum thickness wood. . 1 /4 inches'! Maximum thickness wood. .1/4 inches/ Minimum thickness wood. .1/4 inches'! Maximum thickness wood. .2/4 inches/ Minimum thickness.1/4 inches For use on piano players, pianos and light cabinet work. For use on pianos, piano players, furni¬ ture and cabinet work. Same use and carry¬ ing capacity as No. 101, but plates have square corners. For doors 5x2 feet. For doors 5x2 feet. For doors 6x2 feet 6 inches. For doors 6x2 feet 6 inches. For doors 6x2 feet 6 inches. For doors 7x3 feet. For metal and fire¬ proof doors. Above applies to doors of average weight. Where heavier or larger doors are to be hung, three hinges should be installed. i ll< : !H. : ll< 111. 'IIL 'Hi lli'lli.i||| l '!li,. l !li l :|li 'IL'ill,. 'Ili.'ill, ill, Nil. 'Ill, II. i|l,’l|li.'lll 'III. !|l: Nli: 'IIL'IliJlII 'III;, 'll, III. IIL 'll! Ill III: !l|:||i: illl llll III ill! ll|:'!!l!':'i| SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY llllll!l!llll!lll!llllllll!ll!lllll!llllllllllllllll!lllllllllll 6 are applied as shown in the diagram. SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIH Soss Invisible Hinges Small Sizes Universally used on player pianos and in furniture factories throughout the country on small cabinet work, such as Tables Music Cabinets Desks Medicine Cabinets Caskets Folding Chairs China Closets Filing Cabinets Sideboards and Buffets Book Cases Dressing Tables Folding Screens and for many other uses. On such work hinges have always been made as inconspicuous as possible. Soss Hinges are invisible. Styles of Finish Soss Invisible Hinges are made in two styles, Blunt and Polished. Blunt finished hinges are simply assembled and plated. Polished hinges have the center section highly ground and polished, adding to their appearance. There is no difference in the relative strength. Hinges of either finish are equally strong. SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Illustrations Full Size No. 100 For Very Light■ Work. Round End Plates Length of plates.1 inch Width of plates.24 inch Depth of mortise.inch Minimum thickness of wood required.inch Clearance between plates. 34 inch Packed.2 dozen pairs in each box with screws Weight, boxed.234 pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List.28 cents pair Illllllllllllllllllltlllllllll .II.I.I.I.I.Hill.I.I.I.II. SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY iliiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiilliiilllllii .........mi.uni...... Illustrations Full Size No. 103 For Light Work Increased clearance permits the mortise to be made farther from the edge of the wood, thereby avoiding the danger of splitting or raising the veneer, or, when set close to edge a clearance of ^ inch projection may be obtained Length of plates. \ x /2 inches Width of plates.3^ inch Depth of mortise. % inch Minimum thickness of wood required. % inch Clearance between plates. % inch Packed.1 dozen pairs each in box with screws Weight, boxed. 2 % pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List.Blunt, 32 cents per pair; Polished, 42 cents per pair 9 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Illustrations Full Size No. 101 For Ordinary Light Work Round End Plates Length of plates . lxi inches Width of plates . % inch Depth of mortise . inch Minimum thickness of wood required . Ye inch Clearance between plates . 34 inch Packed . 1 dozen pairs in each box with screws Stock finish . Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper Weight, boxed . 2 pounds List . Blunt, 40 cents per pair; Polished, 50 cents per pair 10 II.. SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY ..mm...... Illustration Full Size No. 102 For Ordinary Light Work Same as No. 101, but Square End Plates Length of plates.lxf inches Width of plates.>. % inch Depth of mortise. Y 2 inch Minimum thickness of wood required.^ inch Clearance between plates.^ inch Packed.1 dozen pairs in each box with screws Weight, boxed...2 pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List:.Blunt, 40 cents per pair; Polished, 50 cents per pair 11 'i,,i : iI. 1 :11 1 !' 1: :!.. ! :■;: ! I: : i,i.:., .!::„i!,:: i: j; ; i ■i: : :i : ;,i! SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Illustration Full Size No. 104 For Light Doors Counter flaps, lockers, radiator seats, hall seats, small closets, secret panels, various kinds of furniture Length of plates. 2% inches Width of plates. Yi inch Depth of mortise. % inch Minimum thickness of wood required.% inch Clearance between plates. % inch Packed . Y dozen pairs in each box with screws Weight, boxed . 2 34 pounds Stock finish . Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List . Blunt, 75 cents per pair; Polished, $1.00 per pair 12 i.;;i : !.'i .h h i, i. . ... :i,; :i, ■;111, i..i,:.rh;; ; ;,,;,, . 1 :: ;i :; ^,, ,■ SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Soss Invisible Hinges Intermediate Sizes For all doors where ordinary butt hinges are used. There are places for Soss Hinges in every home that is planned. The architect and builder will find these sizes right for partition, closet and inside doors of every description. Large Sizes for Heavy Duty No stronger hinges are made. These hinges are adapted for doors of any size. 13 :IMIi 11:1^11 lil : ::lilli:l;ll; !!li 'll! II! I! Ji : IMII il: ,l[ .ill Jl :i! I' :l[ ill: J[ il; ;lli l[ ill lli illillJIIIIMli ill: III il: !l illlll ! l| SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Illustration Full Size No. 108 Used for Similar Purposes as No. 10/f-, but where Greater Strength is Required this Hinge is Preferred Length of plates.2% inches Width of plates. % inch Depth of mortise.% inch Minimum thickness of wood required.1 inch Clearance between plates. Y 2 inch Packed.Two pairs in each box with screws Weight, boxed. l l /i pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List.Blunt, $1.10 per pair; Polished, $L50 per pair 14 ,i; 'k,!;' - i'i! | i| ! ' ; ! |!' i!!' L ; :!' i!' !■:!' ;! : : :i ! 1 ; : : 1 .! ; ■ ; .■ ; /: : ! : , ! r /:! : .i SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Illustration Full Size No. 112 For Standard House Doors Normal Clearance Length of plates.3^ inches Width of plates.% inch Depth of mortise.r! inch Minimum thickness of wood required.13^8 inches Clearance between plates. N inch Packed.1 pair in each box with screws Weight, boxed.pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List.Blunt, $1.90 per pair; Polished, $2.50 per pair 15 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY llll!llll!lllll!l!ll!ll!lll!lll!!lll!illl!lllll!lllllll!l!lll!! No. 116 Standard House Door Hinge Normal Clearance Length of plates. 4% inches Width of plates.1 inch Depth of mortise.1 ^ inches Minimum thickness of wood required.1 % inches Clearance between plates.xi inch Packed.1 pair in each box with screws Weight, boxed.2% pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List.Blunt, $2.60 per pair; Polished $3.60 per pair 16 : ;i ,:ij::i ;i ; ii ;ii 'i j : : 'i :i > i ; i; i : i.L:: 'i i n i.-i m i;.i: i, i: ..l i n. ’ .l .. l i .i. ,, i ; 1.1 j. : 1; /' SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY ||||||||!!ll!i!ll!!lllllllllll!lllllllll!lllllllllllll No. 118 For Standard Flouse Doors where Extra Clearance is Required. Heavy Length of plates.43-4 inches Width of plates.1 X A> inches Depth of mortise.1 tz inches Minimum thickness of wood required. I/'s inches Clearance between plates.I 3 V inches Packed. 1 pair in each box with screws Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper Weight, boxed.3 x /i pounds List.$2.60 per pair 17 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii No. 120-R For Heavy Wood Doors — Wide Clearance for Projecting Trim. One of the Strongest Hinges Made Length of plates . 5 inches Width of plates . 1A inches Depth of mortise . 1 is inches Minimum thickness of wood required . 1/4 inches Clearance between plates . 1x6 inches Packed . 1 pair in each box with screws Weight, packed . 5/4 pounds Stock finish . Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List . $3.00 per pair 18 No. 120-R Illustration shows Hinge in Wood Note Width of Clearance 19 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY l!!!l|||[l!llll|l!lllll!lll!l!!!ll!llll!lll!l!lllllll!llllllllll!!lllll No. 120-J For Metal and Fireproof Doors. Extra Wide Clearance , made with rg- Inch Tapered Plates to Allow for Graduated Bevel at Door Edge Length of plates.4% inches Width of plates.1 ^ inches Depth of mortise.1 fs inches Minimum thickness required.1% inches Clearance between plates.l^g- inches Packed.1 pair in each box with screws Weight, boxed.53^ pounds Stock finish.Brass, Nickel, Bronze, Antique Copper List.$3.00 per pair 20 Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY lllll!ll!!llllllll!!l!llll!ll!lllllllll!ll!!llllllll!llllllllll!ll!!lllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIII!lllll!!lll!lllll!llllllllll Soss Invisible Automobile Door Hinges Flush Doors—Clean Lines No Projections The trouble avoided and time gained when hang¬ ing doors with Soss Hinges are features of prime im¬ portance. Soss Hinges can be installed flush with outside of the pillar, allowing steel or aluminum panel to be turned over on face of hinge and fastened in rabbet or slot to receive it, thus permitting of more than ordinary clearance. These Hinges are mechanically accurate, an im¬ portant feature, as they permit machining of the pillars before assembling in the body. 21 ' V:, ^ i ^ I\^iV' 1 ' 1';^i ! 'i;ii';^ i''j : !'I SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Illustration Full Size No. 121 Made for Roadster and Touring Car Doors. Hinge can be Quickly Detached by Removing Two Screws as Indicated in Illustration Face of hinge on pillar . % x 334 inches Face of hinge on door . J/g x 234 inches Waterproof case mortises into pillar, % x 1/4 x 134 inches deep Clearance in opening . xi inch Packed . 1 set of eight hinges in each box Weight, boxed . 5 pounds List. $1.00 per pair Furnished with or without rabbet 22 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY lllllflllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1 Illustration Full Size No. 121 Detached The non-corrosive waterproof case attached to the body section of the hinge prevents water from entering and causing rot in the pillar. The right-hand illustration of the door-plate section shows how easily the door may be removed without marring the pillars. 23 "ILr'i;: ,1! U : 1 : I':.,::';,'';' i,. I, : M ' , I', :; i'l ; I : I.. SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliiiii No. 123 An Exceptionally Strong Hinge, Made for Limousine, Coupe, Landaulet, Coach, and Touring Car Doors Face of hinge on pillar.3;bt x 1^ inches Face of hinge on door. 3x134 inches Waterproof case mortises into pillar. Afi x 1^ x 2 inches deep Clearance in opening.1 inch Packed.One set of eight hinges in each box Weight, boxed.11 pounds List.$2.00 per pair Furnished with or without rabbet 24 i 1 1 l^l 1 ! 1 ^ M 1 : I ! ! U' ! ! ; 1 1 !/l 1 ! Ul ! T V 1 : T 'I : i: ■' i ii:' ! : I !':i! ii! ■: SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY l!llllll!llllll!llllll!lllllllll!lllll!ll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll No. 117 This Hinge is Quite as Strong as No. 123, hut is not Detachable, and also Lacks the Non-cor¬ rosive Waterproof Case Face of hinge on pillar Face of hinge on door. Mortises into pillar. . . Clearance in opening. . Packed . Weight, boxed . List . .4 x 1^ inches . 3x134 inches .1^ x 2 x 1^4 inches .1 inch One set of eight hinges in each box .9 pounds .$1.50 per pair Furnished without rabbet only 25 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY No. Ill Made for Medium-priced Cars. Hinge is Sturdy Construction and has a Neat and Finished Appearayice. Quick Detachable of Very IVell- The accuracy in which these hinges are manufactured permits the machining of pillars and the hanging of doors to be done at a considerable saving in time and labor. Face of hinge on pillar Face of hinge on door. Mortises into pillar . . . Clearance in opening . Packed. Weight, boxed . List . . 1 Y% x 2% inches . 134 x D/i inches . Fg x ljhs x 134 inches deep . % inch full One set of eight hinges in each box . 6 pounds . 50 cents per pair Furnished with rabbet 26 .! r:i I';.....r I I;i..1 I:.r ,!:.1 :.r ' ; !' ; ,r , / ; , , ! SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY lilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH Illustrations Full Size No. Ill Detached Illustration shows how easily and quickly this Hinge may be detached. The large area of bearing surface that is provided for the arm section of hinge prevents the hinge from working loose and holds the door rigid at all times. Discounts on Application 27 SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Illustration Two-thirds Actual Size Special B Hinge These Special B Hinges are Ex¬ ceptionally Strong, Door Plate is Made in One Con¬ tinuous Section Permits the doors to be hung quickly, as both hinges are held in perfect alignment. We do not stock Special B Hinges, but make them to specifications in whatever length of door plate re¬ quired. Made in the following sizes: No. 121B For dimensions, see page 22 No. 117B For dimensions, see page 25 No. 123B For dimensions, see page 24 Quotations on application 28 IIIIIIIIIIIIIH SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY W E specialize in the manufacture of finished Die Cast parts. The accompanying cuts show clearly the sharp outlines and smooth finish of our castings. These castings are made in steel dies by our patented process. They represent the modern economical method of producing finished parts in place of the old way of machining. Parts hereto¬ fore considered machine impossibilities become, by our process, realities. 29 Mlllll III ill !llhll;ill:ll; IIIMIIi III ill: IIIMIIIIMIIilMII: III! ill; IIMI! lll : lIMP ill. lllill. .11! II! II! Jltlllll III ill: llllEit ill Jflll'lil SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii W E can cast as close as parts can be machined, but require to be informed of vital or important dimensions. If not we may waste time and efforts in the wrong direction, causing expense and high cost without achievement. When submitting blue-prints for estimate, underline vital dimensions and state limitations, also give quantity required, application and function of the part, and all other information that will give us a clear and intelligent idea of your parts, enabling us to furnish satisfactory . castings. 30 .;i!'. i'j-'I.'I .i i, IHi i, i; yii j/j;. ,/i, J !i .! ; l: '! :! ::'l , ; :i i 1 '; 1 'I ,i ; :!.!: I! !i m:'v :i; !" SOSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY W E recommend our method on intricate and accurate parts. To the up-to-date manufacturer we wish to state that cheaper production on intricate parts is not the only saving we claim. Parts die cast are exactly alike, being made from the same mold, are absolutely accurate to dimensions. The trouble avoided and the time gained in assembling are important factors. Quick assembling means profit. 31 T HE main ingredients in the different white metal alloys we use depend largely on the parts and the functions thereof. We advise reinforcement with ribs, webs, etc., where strength is required. Our success is based on the close study we have given to Die Casting. We offer our experience and facilities to you. We are prepared to furnish Soss Die Casting Machines and equipment to manufacturers. Correspondence Invited 32 Robert L. Stillson Co., New York