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To that end, we've created this resource page of diagrams of the interiors of many antique locks from different manufacturers. You can use these to see where broken springs are positioned, or to identify missing parts.
Cleaning and Repairing an Antique Mortise Door Lock: If you have an older house with knobs that slip, latches that are stuck inside the door, or other minor problems, then you should follow these instructions to remove the lock, dis-assemble it, clean and perform minor repairs.
10 Φεβ 2019 · In addition to being one of the screws holding the case together, it was also anchoring one of the springs that forms the latch mechanism. As I said before, the repair was a clunky ground-down machine screw that stuck out way too far and interfered with installation of the lock.
4 Αυγ 2023 · We've bought a 1950s home and started doing minor reno's to the place. My partner loves the old door handle & locks so I'm trying to get them all in working order. One of the latches on the lock doesn't go in or out so we can never shut the door fully.
8 Μαρ 2012 · The first step is to is to assemble and install the knob and latch mechanism in the upper part of the rim lock. The knob and latch mechanism is usually made up of about four pieces. Two pieces surround the knob spindle hole and have small levers on either side.
Mortise locksets are a hallmark of older, high-quality doors. Unlike modern cylindrical locks, they’re set into a pocket—or mortise—cut into the door’s edge. This allows for a more secure and versatile locking mechanism. However, these complex mechanisms can sometimes jam, loosen, or develop other issues.
Specific to their range of ‘extending’ or ‘expanding’ dressing cases and boxes, there were two particularly impressive types of patented mechanism – the ‘Automatic’ mechanism and the ‘Angle-Wing’ mechanism.
