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by FMR
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Cast Iron/Wood Mantle Shelf?
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Cast Iron/Wood Mantle Shelf?

We have 2 cast iron fireplaces in our new house which seem to have had the mantle shelves ripped off, for some reason. I can't seem to find cast iron mantle shevles on sale anywhere (hardly surprising when they're cast as a whole, I suppose). Do you think replacing with a wood mantle shlef would be ...
by FMR
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Can old rimlocks be salvaged?
Replies: 3
Views: 4819

Can old rimlocks be salvaged?

Our 1920s house has original rimlocks throughout which look great - but none of them work, they're all jammed open or shut, meaning we can't close any doors in the house properly.

Could a locksmith fix them or should we give up and look for new locks? Any idea how much it would cost?

Thanks!
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