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 G L O S S A R Y O F T E R M S A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z All Face (of a lock) The exposed surface that shows in the edge of a door after installation. (See Front.)
Fast Pin Hinge One in which the pin is fastened permanently in place.
Finish Builders' Hardware Hardware that has a finished appearance as well as a functional purpose and that may be considered a part of the decorative treatment of a room or building. Also termed Architectural Hardware, Finish Hardware and Builders' Hardware.
Fire Exit Bolt See Exit Device.
Floor Closer A closing device installed in the floor under a door
Floor Hinge A combined pivot hinge and closing device set either in the floor or in the bottom of the door. It may be spring type only or may be combined with liquid control.
Flush Bolt A door bolt so designed that when applied it is flush with the face or edge of the door
Flush Cup Pull A pull mortised flush into a door, having a ring pull that folds flat into the cup of the pull.
Flush Ring A flush door pull mortised in a door, having a ring pull that folds flat into the cup of the pull.
Foot Bolt A type of bolt applied at the bottom of a door and arranged for foot operation. Generally the bolt head is held up by a spring when the door is unbolted.
Friction Catch Any catch which when it engages a strike is held in the engaged position by friction.
Friction Hinge A hinge designed to hang a door and hold it at any desired degree of opening by means of friction control incorporated in the knuckle of the hinge.
Front (of a lock) The plate through which the latching or locking bolts project. (See Face.)
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