Old fashioned door knobs and hardware?
#1
02-18-07, 02:39 PM
Old fashioned door knobs and hardware?
Does anyone know a website where I can replace my older 1950 door knobs and latch mechanism? I want the same look but the springs have given out somewhat inside the latch mechanism and the knobs don't spring back after turning them. It's the kind of knobs/latch where just a small hole is drilled into the door.
Thanks
Thanks
#2
02-18-07, 06:36 PM
You must be talking of rim lock sets. The black box mounts on the side of the door, and all you have is a small hole for the knob and key. If so, check with a local hardware store. I just had to replace 4 of them the other day on an 1850's log home. Look great, except it will take a few decades for the bright finish to wear out.
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02-27-07, 01:10 PM
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I have similar problem, I refinished some doors last fall, was able to restore rim lock/mortice set from harvested parts from unfinished doors , now I am looking for decent trim plates and a smaller knob, every site either wants a ton of cash for authentic period pieces or offer cheap looking chinese junk, it's hard to find middle ground for an average DIYer. You could take the guts from a cheap lock set found at a local hardware store and put them in a old one, I was able to remove 100 years worth of paint and rust from mine, they are very simple to fix. Lots of oil and a small brush, then find a spring, should be as good as new. I will post here again if a I find a reasonable site.
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04-21-07, 05:17 AM
You can try www.kehardware.com I have bought several knobs for houses I have renovated and I have been quite pleased with selection with all kinds of different designs I was going for! Good prices and customer service!
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04-23-07, 08:30 AM
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http://www.acornmfg.com/
try these guys. i've found that they're usually pretty good about stocking or having access to older hardware styles. i dunno if they direct-ship though, you may need to find a retailer that carries the line.
try these guys. i've found that they're usually pretty good about stocking or having access to older hardware styles. i dunno if they direct-ship though, you may need to find a retailer that carries the line.
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10-30-07, 04:36 AM
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removing old knobs
Originally Posted by soup006
Does anyone know a website where I can replace my older 1950 door knobs and latch mechanism? I want the same look but the springs have given out somewhat inside the latch mechanism and the knobs don't spring back after turning them. It's the kind of knobs/latch where just a small hole is drilled into the door.
Thanks
Thanks
Also, I'm working on a Guardian brand bedroom door (locking) and I can't get the knobs apart even after taking out the 2 screws....is there a detente release on that knob somewhere?
