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Which latch should I get to replace the one on my front (storm) door?
The locking mechanism on my front (storm) door got broken, rendering it useless. What I’d like to do now is replace the latch with a new one, but I can’t find any branding on the door, so I’m not sure ...
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Permanently disable auto lock of outside handle
I have a Falcon door lock and handle. I don't have the exact model but I believe the closest current model is the MA series.
When I turn the deadbolt (part 1 in red), the switch on the door (part 2 in ...
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How to remove old schlage lock system
There is no exposed screw, there is only a tiny hole in the handle.
Can't figure out how to open it.
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Why can't mortise locks be installed upside down?
I purchased a mortise lock for a gate today and the person at the shop told me to make sure I install it right side up — lock on top and handle on bottom — and that a lot of customers install them ...
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Using a Dutchman to completely fill a mortise lock hole
I came across a This Old House video that demonstrates how to fill a mortise lock with a Dutchman. The video patches one side of the door.
I want to patch both sides so I can drill it out and replace ...
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Apartment entry knob issue
I have been having issues with my apartment door not opening when I turn the knob. The knob is very loose and as a result, it is able to move left and right. Although functionally, turning to the ...
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Don't know where lever is to open top latch on steel cellar door
I recently took over my recently passed Grandmother's house and she has a furnace in the cellar. Of course, the furnace went out, so I need access to the cellar in order to fix it. I moved from out of ...
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How do I replace an old-style ("wide screw posts") garage T-lock handle?
My garage features an old-style T-handle very similar to Prime-Line GD 52169 or National Hardware V7643, except that the distance between the hole centers is 1-3/4".
Unfortunately, I cannot seem to ...
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What type of electronic strike would work in 2" square tubing for a steel gate?
I'm fabricating a 1.5" square steel tube gate mounted on 2" square steel tube posts. The block wall is pre-wired for doorbell and electronic locking mechanism, but I just need to find the ...
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My key is stuck in a lock after using another key from the other side
Last night I was locked out of my house so I tried to use the spare set of keys to open the door.
When opening the door I realized that another key was in the other side of the door. I put pressure on ...
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Fixing a misaligned door lock
I have a typical lock in an exterior door as shown. Note that this door also has a deadbolt, so this is perhaps not a critical fix, but I still would prefer this non-deadbolt to be working properly.
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Re-assemble vintage (1960's) Schlage front door knob assembly
Refurbishing front door of 1960's MCM house. Fully functional brass Schlage door lock with large rosettes on front and back. I began to disassemble to clean by pushing on collar pinhole closest to ...
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Internal lock with modified flat bolt?lock
I have a surplus military case that I want to house a group of sensors inside and strapped to my car's roof rack. It's painted to avoid looking like anything but a typical cargo box. I'd like to add a ...
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How to remove this latch handle (no screws, no slot)
I am having difficulty removing this latch handle. I've removed the face plate but I'm unsure of next steps.
For context, the handle isn't working.
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Do I need a special kind of locksmith for accurate installation of latches in a solid door?
I have some expensive doors made of solid oak and I need them to be drilled and mortised for latch sets. I am a little nervous about hiring a random locksmith to do this work, because if they screw up,...
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Can you help me identify what sash lock key and bolt I need?
I live in a rented apartment on the ground floor of a council building in London.
As I live on the ground floor I'd love to have some extra security on the sash windows. The agency has no clue what ...
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Slider Door locks from inside but not outside with key
I can lock my slider from inside with no problem but when i try to lock it from the outside with the key (I have tried several keys) it does not lock but I can see the hook go up the same as it does ...
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Removing a key stuck in a SmartKey lock
Is there a way to remove a key that is stuck in a SmartKey lock?
I inserted the key as usual, but it wouldn't turn and then couldn't even be removed. (It had worked okay a few minutes before, and no ...
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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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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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Need replacement part for Baldwin Reserve "Columbus" handleset model COLXELL.TRR.OO3
The mechanism that opens the latch on our front door has broken. This is not as serious as it sounds because the main lock is a deadbolt (which is working fine). After some disassembly (OK, a lot of ...
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Fitting deadbolt strike with plate over plate-less one on a hollow metal door
I am trying to replace a deadbolt lock on my door (hollow metal one). The old lock is Mul-T-lock with a strike that doesn't have a plate (see photo). The new lock's strike is a standard in that it ...
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Locally available tool to remove broken key from lock?
Photo shows a broken key deep inside the lock. I would like to find a tool (HomeDepot or local shop) to extract the key and salvage the lock. If such a unicorn exists that I can buy locally: what ...
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How to adjust spindle nut that is not straight
Help please, a simple job to replace a broken window lock has got me baffled. The nut or whatever it is that will hold the new spindle in the window frame is not straight and looks more to be a ...
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GU/Ferco multi point lock stuck
my 3 point lock has issues. Recently the bottom bolt would not retract and thus my door was locked shut. I had to take out the hinge pins and kick the door open. When inspecting the bottom slider ...
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Pella three point patio door lock
My three point lock is in pieces. I would like to reconstruct it. Is there a source for a schematic for a 20-30 year old Pella swinging door lock?
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Door bottom lock
I do not know the exact name of this part of the door which is missing in the door. Does any one know what name is that? Is there any way to fix this easily?
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Bathroom Door Handle/Latch is Broken
The handle was not working properly and wouldn't activate the latch. Handle seemed to be acting as though it was locked when it wasn't. I took the plate off the latch and found that a piece of it was ...
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What's the name of this type of lock?
I need to replace this bathroom lock:
I drew the blue and red lines to show that the bolt and the handle are "staggered". Most locks I find have both in the same line, which is a problem ...
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How to install a deadbolt in a tight space?
Renting a home and trying to replace the deadbolt on the back door. However, the space where the lock slides in is very small and I can’t get the sliding piece into the door - the circled area is ...
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How to remove this deadbolt?
I have an older deadbolt and instead of a faceplate or screws it looks to just have two “blanks”, and no visible way to remove it. Anybody familiar and know how to safely remove a bolt like this? It ...
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Schlage B62 Deadbolt Removal
Need help removing a Schlage B62 deadbolt from a front door. It’s a double sided one, and has no faceplate or screws for removal. Deadbolt is also stuck and won’t lock or unlock when key is in.
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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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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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