Repairing Antique Door Lock

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Repairing antique door lock.

How to repair an old fashioned door lock mechanism lubricate. Cleaning and repairing an antique mortise door lock. This mortise lock set is installed in a 1930 colonial in the boston area. Next install the knobs alignment is key.

While holding on the thumb latch and handle on the other side of the door turn the knob slightly and free it from spindle. Before reinstalling the lock take the opportunity to clean up the door edge knobs and escutcheons. Notice the set screw on. Remove all trim screws from the doorknob and lock hardware.

Loosen the set screw. If the lock is covered by thick coats of paint cut around the perimeter of the face plate with a. The spindle must remain perpendicular to the door face for maximum lifespan of the whole assembly. From cracks to clean breaks when antique locks are damaged severely enough they will need some level.

Fixing common problems with antique locks 1. Then press the lock back into the mortise and replace the screws. Door locks and knobs are full of moving metal parts that need to be kept lubricated to work properly. Meet the mortise lock and door knobs.

For that reason many antique locks suffer from issues centered around oxidation. You may only find screws on the lock casing. Most mortise locks are mounted with screws driven through the face plate into the door edge. Using a screwdriver loosen the screw on the knob.

You can also bring smaller pieces or antique padlocks for repair in to our showroom and service shop. Locate the set screw at the base of the knob on the inside of the door.