Hello,

I recently decided to replace a lock in an internal door, so I could use the
lock again (the current one has no keys!)

I popped the lock out of the door and went down to B&Q + Homebase to try and
find a replacement. However, all the ones I saw, and also the websites I've
looked at that sell locks don't seem to sell this type. Most the ones for
sale are very narrow, and have the handle on top, and lock below. The one I
need is a very long lock with the lock on the left, and handle to the right.

I've put some photos of it he http://photos.yahoo.com/jwoods81

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks!



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Joe Woods

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"Joe Woods" writes:
Hello,

I recently decided to replace a lock in an internal door, so I could use the
lock again (the current one has no keys!)

I popped the lock out of the door and went down to B&Q + Homebase to try and
find a replacement. However, all the ones I saw, and also the websites I've
looked at that sell locks don't seem to sell this type. Most the ones for
sale are very narrow, and have the handle on top, and lock below. The one I
need is a very long lock with the lock on the left, and handle to the right.

I've put some photos of it he http://photos.yahoo.com/jwoods81

Anyone got any ideas?

Try a locksmith? ;-)

They could probably make up a key to fit the existing lock,
if it's not too worn out.

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"Joe Woods" wrote in message
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Hello,

I recently decided to replace a lock in an internal door, so I could use the
lock again (the current one has no keys!)

I've put some photos of it he http://photos.yahoo.com/jwoods81

Anyone got any ideas?

It might be as easy to get a key made up as to find
a lock the right size with matching holes.

"Joe Woods" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I recently decided to replace a lock in an internal door, so I could use
the
lock again (the current one has no keys!)

I popped the lock out of the door and went down to B&Q + Homebase to try
and
find a replacement. However, all the ones I saw, and also the websites
I've
looked at that sell locks don't seem to sell this type. Most the ones for
sale are very narrow, and have the handle on top, and lock below. The one
I
need is a very long lock with the lock on the left, and handle to the
right.

I've put some photos of it he http://photos.yahoo.com/jwoods81

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks!



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Joe Woods



You're looking for a Horizontal Mortice Sash Lock, which are still be quite
common, so a web search should give you a few hits.


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Thanks that's great, now I am getting somewhere!

I was considering getting a key made up, but the lock does seem a little old
and dirty and stiff, so getting a new lock with keys for £20-£30 would be a
good idea. I would imagine a locksmith would want about that amount for
dismantling and cleaning, and making up keys.


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"Joe Woods" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I recently decided to replace a lock in an internal door, so I could use
the
lock again (the current one has no keys!)

I popped the lock out of the door and went down to B&Q + Homebase to try
and
find a replacement. However, all the ones I saw, and also the websites
I've
looked at that sell locks don't seem to sell this type. Most the ones
for
sale are very narrow, and have the handle on top, and lock below. The
one
I
need is a very long lock with the lock on the left, and handle to the
right.

I've put some photos of it he http://photos.yahoo.com/jwoods81

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks!



-
Joe Woods



You're looking for a Horizontal Mortice Sash Lock, which are still be
quite
common, so a web search should give you a few hits.


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Joe Woods wrote:
I was considering getting a key made up, but the lock does
seem a little old and dirty and stiff, so getting a new lock with
keys for £20-£30 would be a good idea. I would imagine a
locksmith would want about that amount for dismantling and
cleaning, and making up keys.

You could overhaul it yourself very easily; a locksmith will
charge about L.7.50 for the first key, and about L.3.00 for
copies.

Note that this lock fits your door and furniture - another
will most likely not fit at all, so you may end up needing
a new door!

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In article ,
Joe Woods wrote:
I was considering getting a key made up, but the lock does seem a little
old and dirty and stiff, so getting a new lock with keys for £20-£30
would be a good idea. I would imagine a locksmith would want about that
amount for dismantling and cleaning, and making up keys.

The normal mortise lock fitted to an internal door is a simple affair and
easy to strip and clean. It's also simple for a locksmith to make a key
for - shouldn't be anywhere near the cost of a new decent lock. And this
would have the benefit of not having to alter the door for a new lock,
especially if it matches others in the house.

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"Dave Plowman" wrote in message


The normal mortise lock fitted to an internal door is a simple affair and
easy to strip and clean. It's also simple for a locksmith to make a key
for - shouldn't be anywhere near the cost of a new decent lock. And this
would have the benefit of not having to alter the door for a new lock,
especially if it matches others in the house.

Or if you have a similar lock on another door you can compare where the
tumblers need to go to get another key to fit it. I shouldn't think it
has more than two or three tumblers or whatever they are called. Most
likely there are only three or four different keys in the whole range.



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