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by Ascalon
Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Failed Security Bolt on French Window
Replies: 4
Views: 2390

Re: Failed Security Bolt on French Window

There may be some slight marking . It depends how tight the door is fitting the frame. If you can see the bolt going across from the inside and use the thinnest disc you can find it shouldn't be too bad. Sod's law being what it is, it'd be tough to get a razor blade into the joint between the door ...
by Ascalon
Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Failed Security Bolt on French Window
Replies: 4
Views: 2390

Re: Failed Security Bolt on French Window

These are tricky even for a locksmith to open when they fail. One easy way is to use a thin (1mm) metal cutting disc on an angle grinder. Then buy new mortice rack bolts I guess that any method is going to damage the door and frame but your suggestion is likely to be the least destructive and most ...
by Ascalon
Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Failed Security Bolt on French Window
Replies: 4
Views: 2390

Failed Security Bolt on French Window

My French Windows have security bolts fitted to the top and bottom edge of each door. These locks are closed or opened by rotating a brass knob fixed to the escutcheon plate. When unscrewed these plates have a splined rod extending from them. These are quite ordinary and commonplace bolts. Unfortuna...
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