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Apparently you actually catch more flies with vinegar than with honey.
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Uploaded on Aug 10, 2010
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Note that not all mortise locks are the same inside. I have two kinds of lock mechanisms that look almost...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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If your latch spring is broken or weak then you'll need a replacement. You can take the lock to a local...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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Do not over-tighten the case screw or it will bind the mechanism. Test by using a screw driver to actuate...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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Once the case is closed, the latch mechanism should stay in place while you tighten the case screw.
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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Notice that the case top is already on the screw driver so I can drop it into place.
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Then I use a screw driver to tension the latch spring and hold everything into place.
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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The latch mechanism can be tricky since the top of the case normally holds it in place. I put the parts...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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...and drop it onto the cam of the deadbolt. Tension should keep it in place.
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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The first tricky part of re-assembly is to get that gate back on with that stiff leaf spring. With the...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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The latch and possibly even the deadbolt will also be polished brass. You can clean them with steel wool...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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If you did it right, your lock case will be full of steel wool dust. Clean it and all the other parts with...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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You may reveal marks from the craftsman who built your lock. All mine have unique numbers stamped into the...
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Use 0000 steel wool to polish the lock face. Do not think you are clever and use sand paper to rush the...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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The main lock body should be cast and fairly durable. The lock face is likely brass and is therefore easy...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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The deadbolt mechanism will have a powerful spring. Press the gate toward the top of the lock mechanism,...
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
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The strike/knob mechanism should not have particularly powerful springs, just be careful not to lose any of the pieces.
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Uploaded on Jul 11, 2010
