Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
![]() |
|
Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate.
I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G |
#2
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
George wrote:
We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G Something works well:-)) |
#3
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
On Jul 7, 7:30*am, George wrote:
We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. *This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G I've never had much luck with graphite, I know it is the recommended lube, but a squirt of spray oil seems to work a lot better. The reason graphite is recommended is; it doesn't attract and hold dirt. However, It doesn't stick or lube very well either, I'll take my chances with a can of spray oil. |
#4
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
George wrote:
We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G Hi, Graphite oil which is used for car locks. Or liquid Teflon lubricant, Lubriplate white grease. |
#5
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
George wrote:
We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G A locksmith told me some years ago not to use graphite although he didn't elaborate on why. Are the locks hard to operate with the doors open as well as closed? If the doors are shifting out of alignment over time the difficulty might be due to the bolt dragging on the strike. |
#6
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
On Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:21:49 -0700, "DGDevin"
wrote: George wrote: We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G A locksmith told me some years ago not to use graphite although he didn't elaborate on why. Are the locks hard to operate with the doors open as well as closed? ... Yeah. And, the graphite seems to work, at least for several months on one lock. I just was looking for something easier to use. G |
#7
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
DGDevin | 2009-07-07 | 11:21:49 AM wrote:
A locksmith told me some years ago not to use graphite although he didn't elaborate on why. The locksmith I use told me the same thing. He recommends a tiny drop of 3-In-1 oil. He says the graphite is just messy, though it can conceivably get packed into some critical little cranny and jam the lock. Are the locks hard to operate with the doors open as well as closed? If the doors are shifting out of alignment over time the difficulty might be due to the bolt dragging on the strike. I've found that locks get cranky if I tighten the screws too much. Backing off the screws a little can loosen up the whole works. Don't loosen them so much the lock falls out. :-) -- Steve Bell New Life Home Improvement Arlington, TX USA |
#8
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Just don't get your something at Harbor Freight, it doesn't
last very long. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "LouB" wrote in message ... Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G Something works well:-)) |
#9
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
In article ,
George wrote: We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G The stuff that claims to be a lubricant, that many here claim isn't a lubricant, has *always* done a damn fine job of lubricating many, many locks for me over the years. I spray a copious quantity into the keyhole, and operate the lock about fifty times to get it really worked in. |
#10
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
George wrote:
We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G When are people going to understand the difference between silicon and silicone? I would hate to bump into a bimbo who has silicon implants, it would hurt. TDD |
#11
![]()
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Smitty Two wrote:
In article , George wrote: We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart, and squirting graphite into the 'slider' mechanism. This works, but the fit is snug, the graphite seems to have a little difficulty getting to where it needs to be. Plus, I end up with black powder on everything. Can I use something more liquid for this - 3-in-1 oil, or silcon spray, or something? Thanks, G The stuff that claims to be a lubricant, that many here claim isn't a lubricant, has *always* done a damn fine job of lubricating many, many locks for me over the years. I spray a copious quantity into the keyhole, and operate the lock about fifty times to get it really worked in. I know you're referring to **40 (don't want to stir up the natives) I've use it too but lately I found industrial chain lube to do a better job for lubricating lock mechanisms, especially commercial door locks that get a lot of use. TDD |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Guide To Lubricating A Sticky Door Lock & Key | Home Ownership | |||
deadbolt misaligned | Home Repair | |||
Weatherproofing a lock or deadbolt | Home Repair | |||
deadbolt | Home Repair | |||
Lubricating Oil | UK diy |