Mortice Lock Door Latch Parts Terminology

Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners.

Mortice lock door latch parts terminology.

We have prepared several helpful resources for you to assist you in using antique door hardware with new and old doors and to help find the correct parts for you to repair your broken locks. You ll find quality lock parts strike plates cylinders latches door closer parts mortise lock bodies exit device parts and more. 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 can see the bore hole that is 2 1 8 in diameter.

You will find the door lock parts you need from deadbolts to hard to find skeleton key locks for your renovation project here. Other door hardware terms. Antique brass mortise handle kit with key lock older doors. 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. 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. 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. 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. The horizontal distance measured from the edge of the door to the center point of the bore hole. Beyond parts there are a few more terms you might find helpful when it comes to purchasing and installing your door hardware. Mortise lock tubular latch hardware parts.

We have an extensive collection of antique door locks and lock parts more than shown on our site. Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt. Replace or upgrade an existing mortise lock set tubular latch or rim locks with one of our faithfully reproduced parts. We are working to add more of our inventory online each week.

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. In addition to lasting twice as long as standard door handles these mortise mount into a cutout in the door to withstand vandalism.