Replacement Skeleton Key For Old 1930s Door Lock

Toh senior technical editor mark powers had this bit key made to get his old door locks working again.

Replacement skeleton key for old 1930s door lock.

You may even be able to gain access easily using only common household items. If not look for a bit key blank that s a close fit and follow the steps shown here to cut the key so that it operates the lock. Brass antique brass hollow barrel skeleton key set reproduction for grandfather clock doors cabinet doors dresser drawers desk vintage old furniture ky 2 ky 2ab 4 0 out of 5 stars 33 15 95 15. Fortunately most american and western european pieces made from the 18th through the early 20th centuries are fairly simple to work with.

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According to the old house guru i spoke to there are 3 skeleton keys that account for about 90 of interior door locks no such luck with exterior locks btw. Of course there are no keys just locks. Nuzamas old time mortise lock glass crystal knob set skeleton zinc alloy plate door knobs look with keys indoor outdoor double open bed room locks classic style 5 0 out of 5 stars 3 31 95 31. Step 1 remove the lock photo by.

Bringing an old lock back to life. Find replacement locks and keys and other reproduction hardware for antique furniture restoration. Having keys for some of these doors would be handy but i have no idea where to start other than calling a locksmith. We also sell matching windsor parts so you can create your own door set.

At antiquekeys net we sell a variety of old antique and vintage keys arranged by the name of the company that made the lock and then by the key code. When using this as a replacement lock it is important to measure existing cutouts on your door including the backset face plate and mortise pocket. We recently purchased a 100 year old home in philadelphia and there are dozens of doors bedrooms closets cabinets with skeleton key locks. M f 9 00 am to 3 00 pm cst.