Questions tagged [lock]
A device for securing access, typically on a door, and typically controlled with a key or combination.
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Reconfigure metal door lock system from mortise to individual door knob and deadbolt
I have a metal door with a privacy mortise lock with a thumbturn.
I can't drill any new holes outside, we must use the existing hole for the door knob and deadlock.
I have to replace the existing ...
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Doorknob only turns one way
This doorknob when locked spins either direction without opening. When unlocked, it used to work like a normal doorknob but now will only turn counterclockwise. Is there an easy way to fix this so it ...
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What kind of smart lock can I add to my door?
I'm looking to add a smart lock to my door. I don't know much about locksmithing, also not a native speaker, so I'm not sure if this is a "deadbolt" or not.
I was almost decided for the August Smart ...
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Mortise lock - smart lock installation options
I have what is known as privacy mortise lock with thumbturn, this (the inside):
PS: the hole in the picture is the door knob
Facing outside: a keyed mortise cylinder at the top, and a door knob at ...
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Ensure that a closed door is a completely locked door?
I live with a person with lock anxiety, and I'm looking for a DIY solution. I already have an alarm system that beeps if a certain door is closed, but how can I also make sure it's completely locked?
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Replace door knob with lever handle on rim latch door
I have 1950s solid wood internal doors with rim latches. I want to replace the door knobs with lever handles. The doors are 33mm thick, with narrow (95mm) rails, and have rim latches.
I've been ...
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Position of door stop vs lock striker plate
When positioning the door stop after installing a lock set striker plate on an interior door (e.g. bathroom, bedroom etc) should I give the door more wiggle room (the striker plate allows the latch to ...
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Antique Schlage Door Knob - Can't reassemble
From an old Schlage outside/inside door knob (I think it dates back to the 1950's). I can't find where the retaining clip goes. The front of the door is a handle with an old-fashioned lever
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Battle of the British Standard BS3621
I am replacing the locks on a property and want to change the deadlock. Firstly there are two depths to the locks: 64 mm (2.5") and 76mm (3") under the same BS3621.
After returning the first lock I ...
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Can any deadbolt be made to work without an outer lock?
I am planning a secondary entrance door that does not need to be openable from the outside. So, if I have a deadbolt on the door, I just need a twist lever on the inside and no lock on the outside.
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Non-substantial remote door locking options for indoor rooms?
I need to be able to secure a couple indoor rooms with wireless locks. These don't need to be substantial locks since they're just inside a house, but unfortunately I'm not seeing any real wireless ...
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Reorient Kwikset quarter turn lock
I have some doors next to each other, all with Kwikset locks keyed the same way. The deadbolts are set so that horizontal is locked, vertical is unlocked. There is no general consensus on which is ...
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Electrical box replacement latch
(I apologize if this seems like a shopping question - but I am out of ideas right now)
The black plastic, flat handle of the door to my domestic electrical box snapped off and I stupidly threw it ...
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Are smaller door lock keys less secure? [closed]
Our owners corporation has recently ordered new keys for our apartment building main doors.
We've just received the keys and it's obvious these keys are smaller than the previous keys. The new ones ...
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How to remove this door knob and plate with no obvious screws
So I've been trying to take out a sticky door knob to give it some grease and tigthen up the loose jiggles, but I can't figure out how to remove the full knob. I removed the end bit and don't know ...
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Door Jamb Rotted Where Latch Goes
I just installed a lock in my door and when attempting to install the latch I found that the wood was splintering and not stable, so I cut it out. My problem is similar to this one. What can be ...
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I’m trying to replace my doorknobs
Help! I am trying to replace my lock with a new lock that I bought at bunnings and I’m here with my screwdriver but look at this what kind of screwdriver do I need for this! What is this. I’m very ...
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push in / snap in panel spring clip edge fastener? help finding product or name
I've seen them many times before but can't seem to find the an image, name or product.
You know the clip on your houses circuit breaker panel door that keeps the door closed. It's a little metal ...
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How can I allow 911 first responders to access a locked residence? [closed]
What if I live alone and cannot unlock the door during an emergency? What can I do to enable 911 responders to enter my residence without tearing down the door?
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How to remove this door knob?
It's stuck now. So I am trying to remove it to clean or replace.
Searched videos on youtube and didn't get any insight yet.
Any tips about how to remove this knob is appreciated!
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What is this type of screw head?
Head is similar to a round, slotted head, except where the arrows point is like it was cut out. It is on an old double cylinder deadbolt. Wondering if I’m going to have to drill it out.
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Two way door lock for thin door
I'm converting one of the rooms in my 1840 house into an office. The thing is I have 5 kids and need to be able to lock the door so I can have some level of quiet. I also don't want the kids tinkering ...
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I am trying to find a way to open this lock to replace battery
I am trying to find a way to open this lock to replace batteries. I find no way to open it. See front and back pictures attached.
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What's the name of the “tongue” of a mortise lock?
A mortise lock has one or two "tongues" that enter into the frame of the door to keep the door closed, one that is pushed by a spring and moved using the handle, and the other is moved by the key. ...
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What's the name of a mortise lock that uses no key?
I need to buy a door lock that uses handles and that requires a pocket—the mortise—to be cut into the door.
Something like this one or like this one.
But one that uses no key nor any other locking ...
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What sort of lock do I need?
Would anybody know what sort of lock do I need based on this pictures? I'll dissemble it if that's impossible, but I wanted to avoid having to do the work twice and just buy the replacement.
I'm ...
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How to remove Schlage knob / handle
For the life of me, I can't figure out how to remove the door knob/handle pictured below. I've poked in just about every hole I can find to look for a release mechanism on both the handle and knob ...
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set screw needed - do not know model
I need to replace the set screw on the inside lever of a kwikset door lock. I do not know the model number. How can I determine the size screw I will require?
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How to modify door lock, so it doesn't automatically locks?
I live in Germany, where all doors I saw are automatically locked when closed. So, when one closes the front door, one also needs the key to open it.
So, what do I need to do to prevent the front ...
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How to enlarge lock hole (small mailbox)?
Hi,
Had to break my apartment mailbox lock open after the key broke. Been looking and no where seems to have a lock that small. How can I enlarge the current hole?
I am far from a hands on guy, ...
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Should I purchase two lock cylinders to create a double-sided lock?
I have a deadbolt that I would like to replace. On each side of the door it looks like:
Does one buy two of these for a door or is this another product?
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Can I swap the tumblers in two locks from the same manufacturer?
Can I swap the tumblers between two different locks from the same manufacturer?
In this particular case, is it possible to swap the set of tumblers from one of the knobs into the wave handle?
The ...
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My front door lock is too loose
I sprayed WD-40 in ny keyhole to stop my key from getting stuck inside. Now my knob is so loose that I don't even need a key to open the front door. I just twist my knob 2 or 3 times and the door ...
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How to repair a lose door handle?
I can almost pull out my door handle. There is a loose ring as well.
And since a picture is worth a thousand words:
More details:
There are four screws on the inside of the door, they are all ...
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Latch won't retract into my door unless I turn the knob
Starting about a week ago, the latch on my back door knob won't retract into the doorknob unless I turn the doorknob. This means to close my door properly I have to unlock the doorknob, turn it, close ...
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My door was locked but the handle came off, uses non-traditional unlock
Sorry i'm in a bit of a pickle here.
So this particular lock style uses plastic with metal on the inside. As far as I could see there was no traditional latch mechanism to trigger to open the latch ...
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Magnetic lock does not lock
We have a magnetic lock on the front door of our apartment building. From time to time it stops working - it just doesn't lock the door. It seems as it doesn't have power or is somehow turned off ...
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Replacing doorknob and my current hole is bigger than the new doorknob
We are replacing our old doorknob with a new Schlage that is keyless. The current hole in the door is bigger than the new doorknob. Any suggestions on what we should do to cover the old hole?
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Why do some door locks require the key to be twisted twice? [closed]
This has been nagging me lately. Why 2 twists? I mean one twist seems enough to keep the door essentially locked. If the extra twist is for strength, wouldn't it be a better idea to implement a ...
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why is a cylinder lock key not symmetrical?
If you look at a mortice lock key from the side (https://tradelocks.co.uk/cylinder-mortice-borg-locks/key-blanks/6-lever-mortice-key-blank.html), it is symmetrical from tip-to-base. This is because ...
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Schalage deadbolt lock stuck
Is there anyway to open this lock? I tried a lot but it doesn't budge! Attaching some pics and a video of the lock.
Appreciate your help
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Should I replace a knob lock when replacing a matching deadbolt? [closed]
I've got three external doors with Callan knob lock and deadbolt sets. The deatbolts on two of the doors have failed due to a part on the inside that has deteriorated.
I was hoping to replace the ...
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Courtyard Gate Lock
So I own a Spanish Revival style home with stucco walls, red clay tile roof....and a courtyard cordoned off in my front yard walking up to the house. Nice feature for hanging outside but a bit of a ...
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Installing a deadbolt lock on a metal door & metal frame
I live in an apartment where the front door and its frame are both metal and hollow inside. I didn't have trouble installing a deadbolt lock with one of the doors because you could remove the strike ...
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Which kind of locks should be installed on external wooden glass panel doors?
When you have an external glass panel door it may be simple for a criminal to break a pane of glass to access the handle and lock inside.
What types of locks are appropriate to install on a door of ...
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I screwed up with my Kwikset lock during rekeying
I bought a Kwikset rekey kit to rekey the locks at home. However, at the beginning I did not turn the lock to "lock" position; instead, it was in unlocked position. I then followed the instructions ...
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Door lock stuck, will NOT retract
Interior laundry room door leading into garage. Keyed door lock will NOT retract no matter what I do. Can't take door off hinges b/c middle hinge is one of those spring loaded kind that doesn't have a ...
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How to remove this broken latch and handles?
I am trying to remove this door handle and latch, but I cannot figure out how to. I have removed all the screws, and I think the thing still holding it in place is the lock.
The lock appears to have ...
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Have kwikset deadbolt with interior knob with setscrew is not coming off after setscrew has been removed why?
Kwikset deadbolt interior knob with set screw removed yet knob will not come off, what else can I do to remove the knob?
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Adjusting deadlatch so it doesn't fall into strike pocket
Our front door's deadlatch falls into the strike pocket when pulled close -- if gently closed, it's ok. So it just needs a minor adjustment.
If you look at the latch, you can see where it has been ...
