Mortice Lock Door Latch Parts Terminology

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Mortice lock door latch parts terminology.

Also known as passage handles these handles do not lock. Select a handle with the correct backset distance the distance from the door s edge to the center of the handle s mounting hole for your door. Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt. Antique brass mortise handle kit with key lock older doors.

Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners. Other door hardware terms. Replace or upgrade an existing mortise lock set tubular latch or rim locks with one of our faithfully reproduced parts. In addition to lasting twice as long as standard door handles these mortise mount into a cutout in the door to withstand vandalism.

Includes all parts for replacement on an older door. See photos above for pictures of parts which include inside and outside trim inside and outside lever handle latch assembly strike plate and screws and spindles. Fit the latch and faceplate into the door. We are working to add more of our inventory online each week.

We have an extensive collection of antique door locks and lock parts more than shown on our site. Mortice lock or latch a lock or latch which is morticed or let into the thickness of the door from the meeting edge and held in position by screws through the forend. You can see the bore hole that is 2 1 8 in diameter. Mortise lock tubular latch hardware parts.

Door parts and pieces can be found to replace mortise locks deadbolts tube latches as well as door rosettes and backplates door knobs spindles or strike plates. Using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the faceplate. Find the lock parts you need for your renovation project here. The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center line of the prepared cross bore hole drilled to install most locks.

You will find the door lock parts you need from deadbolts to hard to find skeleton key locks for your renovation project here. The door prep image seen to the left applies to any standard tubular lock or latch set including interior door knobs door levers deadbolts entry door handle set and door handle plates. N usually provided with a stop knob slide or snib to hold the bolt retracted and to deadlock the bolt when shot in the closed position even against the action of the key.