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What type of lock is this, and can I replace it?
I apologize for the verbosity - I don't know the relevant terminology that would make my situation clearer.
I have a metal cabinet with this lock (which doubles as the door handle). The first image ...
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Converting mortise lock to cylindrical
I am trying to convert an older style lock to a modern one. Turns out I can just reuse the mortise mechanism but unfortunately it won't support the privacy pin, so I am looking to replace that too.
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Mortise lock on sliding door installation
My mortise lock on my sliding door fell into the door itself so I have no idea what replacement mortise to get. I bought an e2014 with a 45 degree lock and although I did get it into the door ...
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Deadbolt will not unlock from inside if locked with key from outside and vice versa
Our office door deadbolt will only unlock with a key if locked with a key. If you lock it with the key from outside and then someone tries to unlock the deadbolt from inside with the knob, it won't ...
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How to reassemble this Fortress combo lock?
This rarely used lock (in perfect condition) came apart on me today when I put in the combination and pulled up on the shank (with usual force).
The shank is now stuck in this open position. It does ...
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Cannot remove Kwikset knob eventhough unscrewed
After several hours I've been unable to remove my Kwikset deadbolt eventhough its unscrewed. There is NO set screw on the knob. I've even tried pliers to separate from the deadbolt without success. ...
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How to remove older Schlage deadbolt? [duplicate]
I just bought a house and want to replace the locks. Unfortunately, on door has what appears to be an older Schlage double cylinder deadbolt that I can't figure out how to remove. I've tried prying ...
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Door lever sticks down
My new entry door uses a Baldwin La Jolla handle set with interior lever. After the pro installer completed their work I was disappointed to find that the interior lever likes to stick in the down ...
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Bathroom thumb turn lock unlocks when handle pushed down
I believe we have a thumb turn lock on our bathroom door. You twist the thumb lock bit from inside to lock the door and can see on the outside that the line is turned diagonally so can see it is ...
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What would cause one tool chest drawer to fail to lock?
I have a Harborfreight U.S. General upper tool chest (part #64440) that is only a year old. The upper right drawer fails to lock. The remaining ones do. No tools are blocking anything as the drawer is ...
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How do I find a locking doorknob for an existing door with a non-standard backset?
I'm trying to replace a lockless interior door's knob with one with a lock (not a "privacy lock", but an exterior-door-type key lock). The existing hole and knob has a non-standard backset ...
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How to change the cylinder on this Esety barlock?
My main door has a vertical reinforcement bar that locks into the ground and above the door. Unfortunately, it does not share the same key as the main door lock on the left.
I would like to replace ...
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Which key cylinder do i have to buy
I have a really old door in my appartement in switzerland that has a hole in it for a key cylinder. I have never seen this type before because of the 2 holes next to it. I think it could be some kind ...
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What is this mechanism on my door jamb called?
What is this mechanism on my door jamb called?
It’s screwed to the door frame where a striker plate would be, and acts like one, except the black plastic part retracts instead of the striker on the ...
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installing a keyed-entry door handle without switching latches?
I have an internal door that currently has regular passage door handles without a lock and key, which I'd like to replace with keyed-entry door handles. Is it possible to replace just the handles and ...
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Westlock latch bolt does not retract completely
When I turn the door knob, sometimes the latch bolt would not retract completely. When that happens, the door cannot be opened. This applies to both entering and leaving the house.
When I am inside ...
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Why isn't my newly installed Euro lock cylinder working?
We have just moved into a new apartment and wanted to change the lock cylinder. Taking out the old one was not a problem. But when we put the new cylinder in, the latch won't extend nor retract. Quite ...
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mortice lock that can be opened by turning the doorhandle either way?
We have a number of doors between rooms on which my partner would like to have traditional porcelain knobs instead of modern handles. Replacing the handles is not an issue, but these doors have (basic)...
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Remove a problematic bathroom thumb lock
I have a broken door lock mechanism that needs replacing so I removed the door handles on both sides and moved on to the thumblock but I could not find the expect allen key fitting that normally holds ...
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Deadlock convert (or mod) to smart
I want to convert my entry door to a smart lock, but I haven't found any that are compatible with a jimmy proof deadlock. I've attached an image of my deadlock, and I was hoping someone could point me ...
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Window latch? What are these called and where can I buy them?
My windows has 3 of these per window, positioned top middle and bottom on the inside of the window frame. These catch the lock on the window to secure the closed position.
However on some windows, I'...
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Lock / barrel malfunctioning
Kwikset lock, when depressing exterior thumb lever, Barrel will not detract all way
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What should I know before trying to make a larger deadbolt hole?
I had a locksmith come over and check this out, but he ended up refusing the job. It seems pretty simple to me, but before I wanted to go give it a "try" I figure I would ask just so I have a better ...
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Lock stuck open, key is out
I was opening a door at my place. You have to turn the key to open the latch while the handle remains locked. I did this and while the key was turned i pushed open the door and the key popped out. Now ...
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Door lock for doors with borders
The door has a border which is about 1.5cm raised from the door. The door has a barrel slide lock however because of the raised border there is no place to put the latch. This is why I initially just ...
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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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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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Replace handles/locks on Novoferm garage door
We've got a Novoferm Canopy garage door, which has a plastic D-handle like this one:
(Photo taken from this site.)
While certainly functional, it's not very appealing visually. The door itself is ...
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Installing Kwikset Kevo on a door to control more than the deadbolt
I own door which the key not only controls the lock but also to open the door. There is no extra handle to open the actual door. You just turn they key once more and the door opens.
I wish to install ...
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Searching for replacement keys for specific window lock
I have this window lock on two of the windows in my flat:
The key required for this is hexagonal, and it has a pin hole in the centre.
Here is the lock in context:
Does anyone recognise the lock, ...
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I have one key left for an old Mortise lock, where can I find blanks?
I have one key left for 2 Mortise locks in my house. I would like to find blanks to have spares cut. Where is the best place to find or order blanks for such locks. It is not a skeleton key. It ...
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Is it possible to rekey an Andersen exterior door with Kwikset SmartKey?
I want to use the Kevo lock on my front door and have my back doors have the same physical key (even though they clearly will not have electronic keying).
To do this, I need to replace the cylinder ...
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How to lubricate door lock?
My door lock needs care, the key is hard to put in.
I've got this in my previous apartment and I got some 'magic cream' from a friend which worked like a charm, but unfortunately, I don't have this ...
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How can I open a jammed key from a lock?
My key has been either jammed/ or got broken inside the lock, I tried multiple tricks to pull out the key, but none of the methods worked. Would appreciate any advice that can help me resolve my ...
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General Purpose Smart Lock -- how to approach the need to turn this deadbolt?
I can't take apart this door or handle or lock mechanism. (I rent this apartment long term.)
How do I approach adding a smart lock to a door handle like this? The need is to go over this deadbolt knob ...
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Hardware to lock an internally opening door from the outside
Key Question: How to lock an internally opening door from the outside. I know that I could use a security hasp (image) or I could change the doornob but I am trying to avoid these two options.
Why ...
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What is this style of lock called?
I would like to know the proper name / nomenclature so that I can Google it.
Key indicates it is a Schlage product
bolt is annotated in red square
round keyway is silver
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Internal latch plate stuck in latch bore? [closed]
I am trying to replace my interior door knobs and am really struggling to remove the latch in my bathroom door. The latch plate (which goes into the latch bore) was painted over so I assumed that’s ...
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Issue with locks opening on both sides [closed]
I got a lot of locks for a new hotel (bungalows), and I want to make one side of the locks inaccessible to any key. (They have 3 doors so only one needs a key for both sides). Is there some way to ...
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How to open a door with no(or half?) a doorknob
I was studying in my living room when a gust of wind from the open window closed my bedroom door. I didn’t mind because, even though my doorknob is always falling off, I usually keep it close to me in ...
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Securing a basement suite with door to main floor
I live in a basement suite and the door to the main floor has a lock on the landlords side.
Is there a simple way to secure it from my side?
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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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Repair or installation of a mortise lock with deadbolt in an exterior door
A relative got locked out of a rental house (out of state landlord) due to a balky mortise lock in a decorative metal frame outer door. He called a locksmith to get him back in and the locksmith ...
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Smartkey rekey making multiple copies question
So I just installed smartkey door lock and deadbolt. I want to use my door lock to open the deadbolt lock and I followed the rekey instruction to make the door lock key open the deadbolt key. No ...
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Rekey smart lock for 2 keys [closed]
We are using smart locks. We need Tenant key and office master key to operate lock. Is this possible and how?
