Longer latch assemby
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07-01-20, 07:44 PM
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Longer latch assemby
I bought a door that already had a knob hole in it. When it was drilled it was set just a hair to far into the door. Is there a knob that has a slightly longer latch assemby? Or is there another fix that can be done?
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07-01-20, 07:56 PM
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The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2-1/8-inch bore hole.
In the US..... there are two common backsets for residential door locks: 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches.
Many lock sets can be changed to either.
The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2-1/8-inch bore hole.
In the US..... there are two common backsets for residential door locks: 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches.
Many lock sets can be changed to either.
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07-02-20, 10:34 AM
If by "a hair" you mean 1/16" to 1/8" you can chisel the latch mortise a little deeper (if wood door), but if you lack 3/8",as others have said, you've got the wrong backset.
Is there anything else I'm missing?
Any advice is greatly appreciated
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