If you are purchasing several antique hardware parts to create your own set be sure to measure carefully that they fit the lock you choose.
Old mortise lock door.
Original mortise locks are 70 to 130 years old and usually have developed unique problems from poor maintenance abuse or general wear tear.
Cut through the paint around the faceplate and remove the screws as shown.
To use a mortise lock your door must be thick enough to accommodate it.
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If you want to improve your door security just know that this type of lock offers far better protection against intruders than the common cylinder locks.
Designed to replace most mortise interior door locks used in the early 1900 s the skeleton key lock exudes classic style and a traditional brass plated finish.
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It features a 5 32 thick solid brass face plate with a steel case and interior components.
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Mortise case cutout is 3 1 2 x 3 and features a 3 8 throw spring latch with 1 2 throw deadlock.
This versatile mortise lock door knob is reversible for both left and right handed application.
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The minimum door width is 45mm or 1 75 inches.
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For left or right handed use.
The most beautiful set doesn t do much good if the door doesn t open close and or lock properly.
Stick the screwdriver through the spindle hub and pop the lock out of the door.
A locksmith may tell you that your lock is beyond repair and that you should replace it with a new lockset.
Loosen the set screw on one door knob and twist or pull it off the spindle then pull the other knob and the attached spindle out of the hub.