I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

wrote:
I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

Do you want a knob on one side or an operating latch set with knobs on
both sides? If the latter, then some latch sets will work if you use
longer retaining screws. You can get good advice and likely even the
exact thing you need at a lock and key pro shop. HTH

Joe

on 8/12/2007 11:34 AM said the following:
I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

Wouldn't it be just be a matter of using longer screws and a longer
operating rod?

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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21 years a locksmith. Never seen thicker than 2 1/4 thick.

You may have to build it yourself.

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Christopher A. Young
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You have to starve them.
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: I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a
doorknob in
: it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over
2"
: thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs
for 3.5"
: thick doors?
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on 8/12/2007 11:34 AM said the following:
I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

Wouldn't it be just be a matter of using longer screws and a longer
operating rod?

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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Not sure if you're talking about doorknobs in the sense that are used on
regular doors. Or if you are talking about latches that can be worked from
both sides. A latch that can be worked on both sides would be easy for a
welder or fabricator to make, and come up with something that looks great.
If you just want regular brass doorknobs, I'm sure the lock shop will have a
solution for you.

Steve

wrote:

I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?


I ran into this about 20 years ago. There may have been some
new knobs invented since then, but at that time there did not
seem to be anything commercially available for the extra thick
door.

I took the doorknob that I wanted to use and welded an
extension onto the square center rod that turns the latching
mechanism. Got some longer screws and it worked fine.

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Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

wrote:
I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

For a standard lockset, no; don't think you'll find any.

You could look for gate hardware and probably find something in a latch
that might have that reach, but over 3" is pretty long even there...

Two choices -- as someone else said start w/ a regular lockset and make
the longer rod. All you need is some square stock and a die to thread
the ends for the knobs if you select carefully. Most could be adapted
to screw onto the surface from both sides if the high-security of no
fasteners on one side isn't needed. Otherwise, you'll need to
substitute for the through hardware as well.

Alternatively, make a "landing" area for the lockset that is thinner to
handle the lockset of choice.

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On Aug 12, 10:34 am, wrote:
I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

Did you ever think about routing out a recessed area
on either side of the 4x4? You could remove 3/4" to 1" of
material from each side making a large enough indentation
with enough room for your hand to grab the knob.
Just a thought......

[8~{} Uncle Monster

on 8/12/2007 11:55 AM SteveB said the following:
"willshak" wrote in message
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on 8/12/2007 11:34 AM said the following:

I have a gate that is framed with 4x4's. I want to put a doorknob in
it but am having trouble finding doorknobs that fit doors over 2"
thick. Does anyone know where I can find exterior door knobs for 3.5"
thick doors?

Wouldn't it be just be a matter of using longer screws and a longer
operating rod?

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @


Not sure if you're talking about doorknobs in the sense that are used on
regular doors. Or if you are talking about latches that can be worked from
both sides. A latch that can be worked on both sides would be easy for a
welder or fabricator to make, and come up with something that looks great.
If you just want regular brass doorknobs, I'm sure the lock shop will have a
solution for you.

Steve

I didn't ask the question.






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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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