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by nimchimpsky
Tue May 24, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How do I repair an old rim lock?
Replies: 2
Views: 15975

Re: How do I repair an old rim lock?

I had a similar problem last weekend with my (modern) back door nightlatch/rim lock. Couldn't find any pictures or diagrams anywhere, I even emailed the manufacturer and they just sent me fitting instructions! Eventually took it into a locksmith shop, they took the back off a similar one to see wher...
by nimchimpsky
Mon May 23, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How Do I Reassemble a Rim Lock for my Back Door?
Replies: 3
Views: 5528

Re: How Do I Reassemble a Rim Lock for my Back Door?

lets have a look wrote:you made that mistake


Yes, yes I did. All by myself.

lets have a look wrote:take it to the locksmiths


Not really the DIY option though is it? I thought this was a DIY forum. ;-)

lets have a look wrote: cost about £10


They did it for free. because some people are just, well, nice.

Thanks though x
by nimchimpsky
Sun May 22, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How Do I Reassemble a Rim Lock for my Back Door?
Replies: 3
Views: 5528

How Do I Reassemble a Rim Lock for my Back Door?

Hi, I really hope someone can help; my back door lock is in pieces! It is an ERA rim lock (see photo). Earlier on, the black button that holds the lock open so that it doesn’t automatically lock if the door swings shut, fell off. I noticed that it wouldn’t go back on because the silver thingy (sorry...
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