How To Install Antique Door Locks

Fit the lock over the projecting cylinder post and put the knob s spindle and rosette assembly on the thumb latch post.

How to install antique door locks.

Use a combination square to mark the mortise outline onto the edge of the door. Fasten both with mounting screws. A commonly asked question here in hippo land is how do i put beautiful antique hardware on my modern doors to support antique hardware lovers everywhere we d like to offer you a step by step guide to replacing your unwanted modern hardware with stunning antiques. Insert deadbolt into edge hole and mark its outline.

Drill from both sides to prevent splintering. Mark center holes on face and edge. Screw deadbolt to edge of door. Ty the tasmanian tiger 2 music 2.

How to install a deadbolt in 15 steps. Drill face hole using hole saw. Trace the lock mortise onto the door rail and mark the hole for the doorknob. Next fit the knob on the spindle and tighten its setscrew.

Chisel out mortise for deadbolt. Drill edge hole with spade bit. 1 a tube latch with face plate an.