Repairng Old Dexter Handle Set On Front Door

An external knob mounted on the exterior door surface that may or may not have a keyhole.

Repairng old dexter handle set on front door.

Cleaning and repairing an antique mortise door lock. Your front door is more than just an entrance it s also a showpiece one of the first things a guest sees. Dexter doorknobs are constructed of two parts. Make sure the square metal rod running through the mechanism turns the latch mechanism.

And an internal knob that contains the locking mechanism on such doors. Sectional handlesets have a seperate deadbolt body so the b measurement is actually variable. See measurement b in the image to the right. The standard residential door prep for entry doors is two 2 1 8 bore holes 5 1 2 center to center.

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We also carry push plates and door handles as well as door kick plates. Here is the handleset i bought. That s why it s important to choose the right handleset. We have door hardware reproductions to compliment a number of periods from victorian door sets arts crafts door knobs mission style lever sets and a number door hinges to match.

Consider installing replacement parts if the handles do not turn the rod. Schlage offers a wide variety of designs and finishes from angular to flowing classic to contemporary all designed to ensure that your front door is the perfect. If you have an older house with knobs that slip latches that are stuck inside the door or other minor problems then you should follow these instructions to remove the lock dis assemble it clean and perform minor repairs. Remove the screws on the inside door handle and pull both handles off the door at the same time.

Inspect the insides of each handle making sure both move when the handle is lowered. I had to fix it.