How do you fix a spindle on a door knob?
Use a simple procedure to replace a broken spindle.
- Open the door part way.
- Locate the small setscrews or hex bolts at the inner portion of each door knob.
- Pull out both sections of the broken spindle from the door lock.
- Fit one end of the new spindle fully into the square port at the inner end of a door knob.
How do you open a door with a broken spindle?
Grasp the exposed spindle with pliers. Try turning the spindle clockwise to retract the latch from the strike and open the door. Remove the screws from the adapter plate and pull the plate from the door if the spindle fails to turn. Pull the spindle from the latch.
How do you realign a door knob?
Turn the knob to retract the latch, close the door, then release the knob so the latch just barely touches the strike plate. 2. If the lipstick mark is too high, tighten the hinges at the bottom of the door with a screwdriver. If the mark is too low, raise the latch by tightening the hinges at the top of the door.
How does a split spindle door handle work?
The split spindle is designed to replace the solid spindle of a door handle allowing the external handle to operate the lock mechanism with a cylinder key only. The inside the handle can be operated as normal for a quick and easy exit.
How do you install a spindle door knob?
Holding the knob which is on the spindle, slip the spindle through one of the door plates and guide the spindle through the square hole in the door latch. Slide the other door plate onto the pro- truding spindle and screw the remaining knob onto the spindle, snugly to hold plates in place.
Can you replace a mortise lock?
Replacement mortise locks are still available. They are a close fit, but some work is needed to try to cover all the holes and scarring of the current lock. Marks, Emtek and Baldwin companies make mortise locks.
Where to find mortise lock and door knobs?
Step 1: Meet the Mortise Lock and Door Knobs. This mortise lock set is installed in a 1930 colonial in the Boston area. Notice the set screw on the base of the knob on the right. This screw should hold the knob securely to the spindle when you turn the knob.
What to do if your mortise lock is stripped?
The knob and/or the spindle may be stripped. The cheap hack fix is to wrap plumber’s tape around the spindle and put the knob back on. The proper fix is to replace the spindle and knob. Ilco makes replacement spindles for many different mortise locks.
What happens when you unscrew the spindle on a doorknob?
Spindle unscrews and you end up with the knob and half the spindle in your hand. Meanwhile, you are locked in! Knob will not turn from either side when locking stop is pressed. Knob turns clockwise freely for a full revolution or more. Excessive “play” in doorknobs, doorknobs flop back and forth.
What to do if your door knob comes off?
1) Find a place that sells antique doorknobs and spindles. 2) Remove both knobs and the spindle. Try to leave the outside knob attached, but if you can’t that’s okay. 3) Bring the spindle and knobs to the place and see if they have a knob that will fit your spindle properly and a screw to hold it in place.