Mortise Door Lock Key

They are commonly used in deadbolt door locks and touch bars with alarms.

Mortise door lock key.

Then put your key in a nice safe place. Mortise locks latches replacement parts mortise lock with solid brass faceplate 2 1 4 backset. Wrought pressed iron victorian door mortise lock by the reading hardware co. Mortise locks can be locked from the outside during the day and from the inside at night thus providing your home with 24 hour protection.

Replace or upgrade an existing mortise lock set tubular latch or rim locks with one of our faithfully reproduced parts. Choose them if you need lock cylinders that each open with a different key. Dust out the lock s case and spray it with a penetrating lubricant such as wd 40 as shown. Here are six things you need to know about mortise locks for residential door security.

1 the mortise lock defined. A mortise lock in a very strong special locking system fitted to the inside of a door. The minimum door width is 45mm or 1 75 inches. Replace the cover and make sure the key throws the bolt from both sides.

Another security benefit of mortise locks is that it has to be opened with a key from the outside and a latch from the inside. The vertical lever grip enables a positive pull action on even the heaviest doors. Features a flashed copper face. Includes working skeleton key.

To use a mortise lock your door must be thick enough to accommodate it. This unique feature makes it suitable for entrance doors. Full mortise brass plated lock w skeleton key for right hand cabinet door or dresser drawer antique vintage old furniture hardware m 1825 3 5 out of 5 stars 3 39 95 39. Latch can be reversed for use on left or right hung doors.

Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s 4 1 out of 5 stars 129 ultra security 44615 old time mortise entry skeleton key lock set with passage lock door knob. You will find the door lock parts you need from deadbolts to hard to find skeleton key locks for your renovation project here. Reinstall the lock in the mortise screw on the faceplate and replace the spindle and knob. Designed to replace most mortise interior door locks used in the early 1900s the skeleton key lock exudes classic style and a traditional brass plated finish for left or right handed use.

It is robust and strong and has a commercial look that matches other commercial handles and locks in most applications. This versatile mortise lock door knob is reversible for both left and right handed application. More antique hardware listed separately.