Old Mortise Lock Replacement

This high quality mortise lock is an excellent choice for new doors or as a replacement for a worn or broken early 20th century lock.

Old mortise lock replacement.

Adorned in our exclusive antique by hand finish it ages gracefully over time into a beautiful natural patina. If it s a tight fit try loosening the opening with a chisel to ensure the door doesn t split during the installation. These locks were common at the turn of the twentieth century and are still in use today. The door had stained glass and was worth preserving even without sentimental value as a family heirloom.

Antique mortise lock i m refinishing a 140 year old door from a family farm house and needed parts to fix it s skeleton keyed mortise lock. To ensure the lock body cover also fits in the old mortise it may be necessary to chisel out some depth into the door. Whether you need complete replacement skeleton key locks antique style locks for modern doors or just need some replacement knobs spindles or other parts to get what you have working again we d love to help. If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock.

0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews current price 18 86 18. Replace the cover and make sure the key throws the bolt from both sides. Fit the new lock body into the old mortise. Then put your key in a nice safe place.

It includes premium precision components a solid brass faceplate and strike and steel case. Give us a call if you need any help finding what you need at 877 852 9449. I searched the internet looking for flat springs needed inside to make the lock work. Reassemble and replace photo by kolin smith.

The cylinder lock is the modern standard. Mortise lock is the name given to the large rectangular locks that fit into a slot or mortise in the edge of the door. Dust out the lock s case and spray it with a penetrating lubricant such as wd 40 as shown. The best example of a cylinder lock is the deadbolt on your front door.

Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home. However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door. Reinstall the lock in the mortise screw on the faceplate and replace the spindle and knob.