Guidelines

How do you fix a spindle on a door knob?

How do you fix a spindle on a door knob?

Use a simple procedure to replace a broken spindle.

1. Open the door part way.
2. Locate the small setscrews or hex bolts at the inner portion of each door knob.
3. Pull out both sections of the broken spindle from the door lock.
4. Fit one end of the new spindle fully into the square port at the inner end of a door knob.

How do you realign a door knob?

Turn the knob to retract the latch, close the door, then release the knob so the latch just barely touches the strike plate. 2. If the lipstick mark is too high, tighten the hinges at the bottom of the door with a screwdriver. If the mark is too low, raise the latch by tightening the hinges at the top of the door.

How do you remove a broken door knob from a spindle?

Look along the throat of your broken doorknob for a small set screw or a small slit. Use a small hex key to loosen the setscrew, or insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the slit to release the knob. Pull the knob off the spindle.

Can you reverse a door lock?

Any key-in-knob or deadbolt lock can be easily reversed if it has been installed improperly or you need to change the direction of the keyhole for any reason.

How do you restore a mortise lock?

How to Restore an Old Mortise Lock

1. Remove the Knob. Locate the set screw at the base of the knob on the inside of the door.
2. Remove the Spindle.
3. Clean the Lock Face.
4. Remove the Lock Case.
5. Open the Lock Case.
6. Take a Picture.
7. Disassemble the Lock Components.
8. Clean the Lock Face.

Can you replace a mortise lock with a cylindrical lock?

Mortise locks can be replaced with standard cylinders. The cylinder lock is the modern standard. The best example of a cylinder lock is the deadbolt on your front door. You will need to fill the void left by the mortise lock before proceeding to install the cylinder lock.

How do you take apart a mortise lock?

1. Step 1: Meet the Mortise Lock and Door Knobs.
2. Step 2: What’s a Spindle?
3. Step 3: Loosen the Set Screw.
4. Step 4: Remove a Knob From the Spindle.
5. Step 5: Remove the Spindle From the Door.
6. Step 6: Free the Lock Face From Any Paint.
7. Step 7: Remove the Lock Face Screws.
8. Step 8: Pop the Lock Case Out of the Door.

Can I replace a mortise lock?

Whether your lock is broken and needs replacing or you’re just ready for an updated look, mortise locks are generally simple to remove and replace; standard mortise lock replacement parts made by Emtek, Juralco, Pado, Papaiz or new-style Wright are easily interchangeable.

Can I replacing a mortise lock with cylinder?

Where to find mortise lock and door knobs?

Step 1: Meet the Mortise Lock and Door Knobs. This mortise lock set is installed in a 1930 colonial in the Boston area. Notice the set screw on the base of the knob on the right. This screw should hold the knob securely to the spindle when you turn the knob.

What to do if your mortise lock is malfunctioning?

A nice middle ground is to keep the mortise lock and install a deadbolt above it. If the mortise lock is malfunctioning but the knob works well this is a great option. I can modify your mortise lock so that you can keep its aesthetic value but it won’t lock, while the deadbolt installed above it will secure the door.

What’s the latch mechanism on a mortise door?

The latch mechanism on this lock is easier to work with because it doesn’t fly apart when you open the case. There’s a leaf spring for the knob return and a separate coil spring for the latch return. Also the the spindle cam pushes directly on a combined arm/transit.

Can you remove paint from mortise door lock?

If there is paint on the lock face, then when you remove the mechanism the paint may stick to the lock face and peal off the wood of the door. Step 7: Remove the Lock Face Screws.