Old Mortise Lock Replacement

These locks were common at the turn of the twentieth century and are still in use today.

Old mortise lock replacement.

The cylinder lock is the modern standard. The best example of a cylinder lock is the deadbolt on your front door. I searched the internet looking for flat springs needed inside to make the lock work. 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.

Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home. Reassemble and replace photo by kolin smith. If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock. Adorned in our exclusive antique by hand finish it ages gracefully over time into a beautiful natural patina.

To ensure the lock body cover also fits in the old mortise it may be necessary to chisel out some depth into the door. Dust out the lock s case and spray it with a penetrating lubricant such as wd 40 as shown. Replace the cover and make sure the key throws the bolt from both sides. Mortise lock is the name given to the large rectangular locks that fit into a slot or mortise in the edge of 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. It includes premium precision components a solid brass faceplate and strike and steel case. Then put your key in a nice safe place. Product title prime line e 2294 vintage style mortise lock assembl.

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. However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door. Fit the new lock body into the old mortise. If it s a tight fit try loosening the opening with a chisel to ensure the door doesn t split during the installation.

86 list list price 23 39 23. Reinstall the lock in the mortise screw on the faceplate and replace the spindle and knob. Reproduction antique mortise locks from nostalgic warehouse to replace your old skeleton key locks.