Mortice Door Lock Stuck

Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.

Mortice door lock stuck.

There s also the through spindle. Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob. The knob will not turn to retract the stuck. Styles b and c have both side and back mounting holes so they attach to the side of the panel or mortise into the panel.

A video that shows how to remove a mortise door lock and take it to a locksmith for repair and re install the lock. 1 do not force the key out as the key could snap in the lock 2 do not try and take the door lock apart yourself this is the worse thing you could do 3 do leave the key alone and phone a locksmith in your area. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. A threaded lock cylinder lets you unlock the door once you insert the key.

The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Lock body the housing for the bolt work which are the components that will disengage and engage the lock. A hole must be drilled in your panel for hex key access when mortise mounting. If your key is stuck in the lock when your door is locked or unlocked below are some tips we recommend.

For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well. The parts of the lock are. Handle knobs the device that you will turn in order to retract the latch once the door is unlocked. Please like subscribe and ring the lit.

If you have questions please ask. The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned. Through spindle this long rod that connects the. The door handles or door knobs turn to withdraw the latch once the door s unlocked.

This is the part of the. This is simply the long rod that links the door handle or knob to the mortise lock body.