On 5 Nov, 09:41, "dustie" wrote:
Can you tell where it is stuck? Top, bottom, side etc. ? *If it is all
then I would suggest that it has got damp and swelled, if so maybe get
some one to hold the handle down while you give it a good shove. If just
the handle side is it moveable at the top and bottom but not the middle,
has the catch failed and although it appears to be operating in reality it
isn't?

I think it's the handle/catch. *It's very firmly stopping there so I don't
think it's turning all the way properly anymore, though it is definitely
turning a bit. *Ah well, time to get some big mates round tonight to try and
break it... *

Is there also a lock on the door? I have one where if you turn the key
half way you can't turn the handle on the catch. But I guess you've
already tried the key if any.

Thinking laterally -- if you you give up on the lock but have access
to the hinges, knock out the pins (or to save anyone else saying it,
angle-grind them apart). Much less damage than the police-style "big
red key".

Chris