They'll do that at Lowes or Home Depot as well. Depending on the person working the desk, some will do it for free, and the rest of the time it's about $10 per lock. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lenny McHugh To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] door nob question
For the replacement set consider going to a locksmith to purchase the new set. Most will then re-key it to match your house key. I have one key that opens every door. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kennedy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:49 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] door nob question A door handle that locks is the same as one that doesn't. Basically the locking set will have 3 working parts along with a couple strike plates and some keys and screws. Remove the old handle by backing out the 2 Philips screws on the room side. Once the screws are out pull the knob to you and it should come right out. You may have to shake it a little but it is loose now. Next pull the other knob out of the striker assembly. The strike assembly has 2 short Philips in it on the edge of the door. Take them out and pull the assembly out. It's often easiest to get hold of the lever from inside the opening where the knobs came off. When you go for the replacement set, make sure to know how thick the door is. It can make a difference. To install, put the strike lever in first, followed by the knob with the key set in it. That half of the knob has to go in first Finally the knob with the twisting lock in it. This can cause you to preach a sermon sometimes because the rod from the lock has to line up with the part that twists. The rod has a flat side to it, and I don't think you can touch the part that twists to see how it is lined up. I know my fingers are too big. What you can do is fit them together before putting either one in the door to see what direction they line up. Use that as a reference for the final step. Now put in the 2 long Philips screws and try it out. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Doucet To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:24 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] door nob question Hi list, I want to secure the master bed room as this is the room I want to keep my fire arms collection in while I have a gathering. What is involved in removing the current door nob and replacing it with a door nob with a key lock? Thanks Kevin Doucet [email protected] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [email protected]! Groups Links __________ NOD32 3881 (20090223) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
