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by allan the locksmith
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Locked out by Upvc door lock - help
Replies: 5
Views: 24998

[quote="TheIronmonger"]Unfortunately with UPVC doors you can not do much to the lock without replacing the door and that is a costly expence. [/quote] you could convert a lot of locks with just a solid spindle instead of the split spindle set up she now has. Tell her to open the door and l...
by allan the locksmith
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Fitting a device to lock uPVC door on exit without a key
Replies: 2
Views: 6773

Train the kids to lock it. Ive been to countless burglaries where the door was only on the lacth.The insurance wont pay out either if its not fully locked.Thieves target upvc in the hope its not fully locked.
by allan the locksmith
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Front Door Latch
Replies: 3
Views: 6081

I bet the lock is an era night latch.
by allan the locksmith
Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Help, back door will not unlock!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 6963

Is the handle loose ? The mech has probably failed.Call a locksmith because even if you do get it open then what ? You wont just pop down b&q to get a replacement as there are so many varients.
by allan the locksmith
Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:44 am
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: how do i open upvc window
Replies: 1
Views: 5655

Re: how do i open upvc window

[quote="littletony"]i have a double glazed window which has become locked just at the bottom any ideas how i can open it[/quot

Sounds like the mech is broken call out a locksmith or glazing repairer. Unless you have the ability to deglaze the window and tools to open it call in a pro.
by allan the locksmith
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:36 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Screw head stripped/threaded
Replies: 2
Views: 3725

Alternatively use a dremmel to cut a slot into the head and use a normal slotted screwdriver,works a treat.
by allan the locksmith
Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: jig work top
Replies: 4
Views: 4851

You have the rotation of the router cutter going the wrong way in relation to the front edge.It needs to spin towards the joint front edge not outwards. Either that or you are starting at the rear of the worktop and going towards the front perhaps thus breaking through and chipping it. A decent cutt...
by allan the locksmith
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Tilt turn window mechanism sticking
Replies: 6
Views: 20082

Unless you have a little experience of upvc forget it as you could end up with a window falling on you with no experience. Many locksmiths wont touch them but not that bad if you know what your doing. as they have lots moving parts it could be sticking many places and unless you have a source for th...
by allan the locksmith
Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: child proofing a upvc front door
Replies: 2
Views: 3398

Fit a sash jammer on the frame.It is basically designed for upvc doors or windows and has a little arm that you rotate down to block the door. I fit loads of these as they offer quite good security and allow easy exit in case of a fire without having to find your keys and then unlock the door. Fit o...
by allan the locksmith
Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Magnet corner cupboard hinges
Replies: 5
Views: 24231

googling wasnt so hard, first result for hettich showed the maker.

Google hettich.com and then search uk/products
by allan the locksmith
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Instructions for fitting a UPVC bowed window
Replies: 3
Views: 10137

If Its a bowed window make sure you support the ceiling with an acro prop.
by allan the locksmith
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Unable to open back door....help please!
Replies: 3
Views: 3497

[quote="chris_on_tour2002"]replacement keys that will fit these locks can be bought at any major diy store. it's worth a try before hacking about and causing expensive work and repairs. the keys are usually made of soft brass and can wear down and round off over time. they will not then fu...
by allan the locksmith
Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Unable to open back door....help please!
Replies: 3
Views: 3497

Try getting a small screwdiver down the gap between the door and frame and try to gently force it back. another option is to drill a hole through the door between the keyhole for it and the edge of the door so you can manipulate it back. Another option is to use an angle grinder with a 1mm cutting d...
by allan the locksmith
Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Gadget needed so much blood..........................
Replies: 5
Views: 4280

Buy one these gadgets from screwfix, it has a sleeve that slides over the screw.Brilliant if working up a ladder or driving in slotted heads as it stops the slippage mentioned. [url]http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1228&id=61071&p=http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14854/Screwdriver-Bits/Bit-...
by allan the locksmith
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: UPVC DOOR LOCK
Replies: 3
Views: 10218

Push the other half of the broken key into the lock and unlock it now you can remove the cylinder without messing about drilling it.

BTW a lot of new cylinders will defeat drill bits due to the hardened pins being incorporated into them.
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