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by Catlocks
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Can't open door from inside after accidentally deadlocking
Replies: 1
Views: 21168

If it is the most simple form of deadlocking rim lock as you seem to have from the discription it appears to be working correct. The fault lies with the tennent turning the key to far when removing the key. There is a simple fix for this though. If you remove the latch from the door and look at the ...
by Catlocks
Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: 5 lever locks (mortice/mortise)
Replies: 2
Views: 5277

Some manufacturers use the system where 3 of the cuts are used from both sides of the door. so even though there are only 4 cuts running from the centre of the key the cut before the centre is used so your levers would be for e.g 43421 giving your 5 levers. As you say you have just moved into the ho...
by Catlocks
Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Can old rimlocks be salvaged?
Replies: 3
Views: 4824

I would say 95% of the rim locks brought into my shop we are able to get working. What we find is the receivers are generally missing and finding replacements can be a problem.
by Catlocks
Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: patio door jammed shut
Replies: 2
Views: 7972

Can you provide more info? is it PVC or Ali? A picture might help too
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