Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob.
How to remove a mortise door lock.
If you have an old house you may have doors with olde mortise style door hardware.
Notice the set screw on.
Use a screwdriver to remove all screws rather than a drill.
Cleaning and repairing an antique mortise door lock.
Remove screws in just three quick steps you can remove an existing cylinder lock for re keying or replacement.
Remove a knob from the spindle.
Remove the spindle next you ll need to use your flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle of the lock.
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How to remove a sargent automatic mortise lockset from the door.
Pull the lock out of the edge of the door.
This mortise lock set is installed in a 1930 colonial in the boston area.
Remove the face plates prying them up with the screwdriver if needed.
Meet the mortise lock and door knobs.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install a new mortise style thumb latch storm door handle with lock.
Loosen the set screw.
Tools needed step 1.
These videos will how you have to remove and install the hardware and wh.
Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops.
Remove the screws attaching the inside face plate to the edge of the door as well as the plates on the door faces.