I was a locksmith for 11 years. I have fixed hundreds of mortise locks. Most are very simple and easy to work on. You can use a soft brass brush or a buffing pad to restore the finish. Broken springs are a common problem. You can easily get an assortment of spring steel and make your own replacement springs. Taking a picture of what it looks like can save you when you are putting the lock back together. Most old mortise locks are warded locks and take a bit key. The term skeleton key refers to a key that was cut to bypass different ward configurations. Other problems you can run in to are: debris in the lock, the strike plate misaligned, stripped set screws on the knob, stripped holes on the door that lock body screws go in to. These locks will last another 100 years if you take care of them. Great video Brent!
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the tips.
@marcodiwa Жыл бұрын
Would like to know more about spring replacement. How? assortment of spring steel? what, where and how? Thanks
@odinslockllc11 ай бұрын
@@marcodiwa check out SE lock and key YT channel. Search under mortise and he has many types of repairs on theses
@JWHusby2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. If have the time, it might be helpful to take some close-up footage and insert it accordingly. As a hint for anyone else reading this, just for my own sanity, once I open the cover off the mortise lock I always take a photo with my phone so that I can remember exactly how to put all the pieces back in order.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I usually do that with a front door mortise lock because those are more complicated. I appreciate the note!!
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
Same here…:)
@turbotension Жыл бұрын
Yeah I can’t see shit
@TraciRene Жыл бұрын
I've hated my door knobs since I moved in my house 5 years ago but this video made me appreciate them. I will look for a way to upgrade them without completely replacing them. Thank you
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Please do!
@dorothysay8327 Жыл бұрын
YYYYEEESSSS!! Do it!!
@zacharybrooks90532 жыл бұрын
Brent, thank you SO much for this video. After hours of googling and tinkering, your video provided so much clarity. Not only do I now understand the components; I appreciate the beauty of the device and am no longer just frustrated at it.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear it! Thanks for sharing!
@UNIONFEATURES Жыл бұрын
Hi Brent, a big thank you from Bath in England. Your video gave me the confidence to fix a long term sticking internal mortice lock in my 1880s townhouse. All sorted now. 🙌
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for the feedback. Bath is one of my favorite cities in the world. Cheers.
@tommel1969 Жыл бұрын
Just got my first old home about 1900’s was always a parsonage. I am the first one other than the church to own it. Everything is original, and I want to keep it that way. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Wow, lucky you. Congrats!
@Anonymous-it5jw Жыл бұрын
WD-40 is designed for water displacement, hence the "WD" and the "40" is the 40th formula they tried,and it worked; it is not an actual grease or long-term lubricant, and for better long term results a lock grease should be used on the moving parts, so you don't have to remove the lock every year and spray it with WD-40 or a similar temporary solution to your problem.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Yep, I messed that up. Someone else pointed that out. Thanks.
@roygoyker2547 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Great vid right up to the point of wd40. I cringed. It turns to glue after 6 months. Use Inox Lanox. A beautiful lubricant that does not attract dust, does not turn to glue, prevents corrosion, and is not easily displaced by moisture. A lanolin based lube for small equipment and mechanisms...also good for your push bike haha. Cheers Roy. Ps WD40 earned me a lot of money when i was an office equipment tech company, people spray it on office equipment and 3-6 months later pay me to unjam and wash out their mechanism. Its a shocker. Use it on your car and then be careful.
@foreverbekahful24 күн бұрын
I’m glad y’all mentioned this. I was like..”WD-40…what???” For the old doors I am working on I will get the grease you suggested. Thank you! 😊
@sunnystar3321 Жыл бұрын
If I hadn't came across your video I certainly would have replaced but now I'm going to take my problem hardware and save it. Thanks so much. I live in a house with original wood floors, unpainted woodwork, doors and hardware and trying keep it that way.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Sounds like an amazing house. Thanks
@angelopepeskordos Жыл бұрын
It’s kinda crazy how much I enjoyed watching this!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Haha, Thanks.
@jonp8225 Жыл бұрын
I used this video to fix a mortise lock in my 1900 built home today. Someone had painted over the deadbolt portion and the paint has gotten inside the lock and stopped it up. A good cleaning and lubricant fixed it up. The house has a lot more locks that will need the same treatment. Thanks for the informative and helpful content!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped.
@hannanathan564 Жыл бұрын
3:25 This is where I’ve been hiding my hard-drives. On a real note, very helpful video. Thanks!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks for watching.
@KenHill5 ай бұрын
Hi, Brent! Just a quick note here as I'm halfway through this video. I have a 1927 five-story terracotta/terrazzo/stone office bldg. here in the Northwest/ Puget Sound. I have it a bit different with this building as those four floors of offices have unit lock sets. But I just came on here right now to confirm that even here the bathrooms were set up with nickel hardware on the bathroom side. The basic hardware finished throughout this building is dark dark bronze, yes, dark bronze² . Oh, Tri-Flo to at least finish after cleaning with WD40. But that's me.
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
Thanks, and yes, I messed up on the WD40. You need an oil for lubrication. Thanks.
@KenHill5 ай бұрын
@@BrentHullThanks for all your videos. I am trying to find someone who has experience with the old Porter-Cable 513 lock mortiser. I'm doing a refurb on one and practically no one has information on servicing. Any ideas?
@jsmcguireIII6 ай бұрын
I've been replacing the old knob setscrews with long Allen nuts that make them tight on the spindles. Often the threading inside the holes get too smooth over many years and the setscrews won't grip. The Allen inserts push off the threading in the knob itself and locks it on good. I also replace the return springs when I'm in there.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Nice. Well done. Thx.
@thenexthobby2 жыл бұрын
Every door in the 1939 house I'm in has these (with integral deadbolt-ish locks, like in your example here) including the closets and the original external doors. They tell a story, because the ones that are dirty/corroded/worn are the doors used every day for many decades. So it's awesome to be able to reference the seldom-used doors to learn what to expect. I've also noticed that for the ones with slipping knobs, where the knob's set screw just won't stay tight, those are also the ones where the mortise assembly needs a clean-and-lube. What happens is ... as the mortise assembly becomes harder to work, that places a far greater strain on the knob and its set screw.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your sharing your experience.
@2Tantric_4U Жыл бұрын
Great video no complaints, actually learned a few new things. I just wanted to put out there maybe use something better than Regular WD-40 as it evaporates entirely in a relatively short time, as it's true use is mainly to be a penetrating solvent. They offer a silicone version that will last much longer and also provide oxidation protection due to the added silicone residue left when the solvent evaps. Optimally some grease or oil though as they will last much longer.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Noted, yep, I messed that up.
@mrrognli2 жыл бұрын
Great video, don't know how you dont have more views.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
@daniellove4576 Жыл бұрын
So helpful, thanks for this. My locks turn 100 next year. I was looking at replacement parts but then thought to check youtube. Glad I did!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks.
@vkaPAUL Жыл бұрын
great video. I use to play with those locks as a kid tearing them apart, because of curiosity. always love to see them today still in their original doors.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Same here! Thanks for watching.
@ivonekowalczyk58239 ай бұрын
More on revamping these locks PLEASE !!!
@BrentHull9 ай бұрын
Ok. Thx.
@Nicolandia4228 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. My home has these and this video instilled confidence that I don’t need to swap out mine. Looking forward to working on my ASAP!
@BrentHull8 ай бұрын
Great!! Good luck.
@ivonekowalczyk582310 ай бұрын
More on these locks! How do we get keys to use, or replacement parts?
@BrentHull10 ай бұрын
I find them from salvage yards. Thx.
@MatthewFenty2 жыл бұрын
Opportunity to potentially replace the escutcheon plate or rosette, since those usually take some battle damage over the decades. Original mortise + replacement plates makes a great assembly
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Good point! Thanks.
@laneyparker3399 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I needed to know how to switch from right to left hand swing. You just saved me alot of time and work. ❤
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@tc91482 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PeeedaPan2 жыл бұрын
great video. Im interested to know how to choose door knob style for each style of home
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! I'll work on it.
@mobbinator Жыл бұрын
This was very helpful, although I suggest closeups of the mechanisms. Either way, thank you!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Noted.
@gregorhochschild78112 жыл бұрын
Great videos. They make me appreciate some of the historical details in our 1880 house more including a massive 5x7' pocket door. Not sure whether it is original but the hardware seems ancient. What I struggle with is that everything (doors, moldings) is covered in multiple layers of paint (including lead) and with many imperfections. When do you replace and when do you strip in these situations?
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Good question. I almost always strip! It's worth it. There are many good strippers on the market today that are non toxic. We have used Peel-Away successfully. Good Luck!
@Eriborowska Жыл бұрын
Super helpful!!! I have mortise locks in my home and need to replace a few damaged knobs, and I’m wondering if I can use a placement spindle that does not have the extra adjustment holes? Perhaps just a universal style in the appropriate length?
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Yes you can! Good luck!
@a97chrjo2 жыл бұрын
In Sweden, northern Europe, the recommendation 100 years ago was to paint all your hardware. It was mainly to make them less visible and also for rust protection.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. That is the way they are treated in New England. Thanks for sharing.
@TheSwissChalet2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome
@theofarmmanager2672 жыл бұрын
I would be fairly sure it’s the same in the US but, here in the UK, there are several (maybe many but I’ve only come across several) differing types of mortise lock. The principle is the same but it seems the early ones didn’t have springs - that means that you turn the knob to open and the catch actually clicks open; when you want to close the door, then you turn the knob back and the catch clicks shut. These seem to be production manufactured and not blacksmith forged so perhaps the technology of springs wasn’t widely known and/or spring steel less widely available. The house in which we live dates from 1769. The original part is the front area which we know use as a dining room downstairs and a bedroom upstairs; it was literally a one room up and one room down. The downstairs room would be living room, kitchen all combined with a range providing heat and cooking. The entrance was straight off the mud road into the downstairs room. The lock we currently have is not the original but a rim lock dated to the late 19th or early 20th century; it’s crude in some ways but does feature springs and has a sliding lock bar underneath. However, originally, the “lock” back and front would have been versions of the Suffolk Latch. Probably forged by the local blacksmith in wrought iron which is strong but brittle. Later on, steel was used and those latches do survive; in fact, we have a couple of latches which I think might well date back to the very early 19th century; they could well have been originally on the front door and back door as replacement for the originals but later fixed to internal doors when the hovel was extended and the need for secure locks, rather than latches, was there. As a nod to these, I have made a lot of Suffolk latches out of oak and these are fixed to the ledges planked solid oak internal doors. The doors themselves were likely to have been of simple ledger construction of wide planks of a local tree, quite possibly elm, which was covered in a tar-based liquid for longevity. Another aside, I make a quick decision about the nature of the work of the householder (bodger or careful) by looking at door hinges and door locks; if they have been painted over, then bodger; if taken off before painting the door and fixed back afterwards, then careful.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, nice perspective.
@cpr876 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I have a front doorknob just like this but too bad the one you showed was meant for interior door.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of similarities. Good luck.
@darkwebgirl6 ай бұрын
Im in a pre-war NYC apartment and my door wont shut or lock right now, it just opens with a push, lol. I live in Harlem, kinda scary. Waiting on my super to come check it out, but, you saying its an easy at home DIY is tempting LOL. Because its my only door lock im too scared to take it out and mess up worse, and have everybody in my building realize the door doesnt lock, lol, which i am trying to avoid. Otherwise id try this out. Quite the informative video.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
It might be worth the try. Good luck.
@cruikshank4 ай бұрын
My front door is a Mortise Lock but the outside has a thumb latch handle instead of a knob. The inside is a glass knob. The shaft into the glass knob is split down the middle into 2 pieces. On each piece one side is threaded, the other is flat. I can’t seem to tighten up the inside knob. It feels like it’s going to pull off. House was built around 1915, Eastern PA. Thanks for any advice.
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
You should be able to find a replacement. If you have an Architectural salvage yard in your town. You can also find them online, ebay or other Arch. Salv yards. Good luck.
@Pvcentral11 ай бұрын
Hi Brent, thanks for the great video! Quick question- do you know where could I find parts for these locks? One of my flat steel springs broke…
@BrentHull11 ай бұрын
I would shop at architectural salvage yards. You can even shop on line.
@petermeitzler99816 ай бұрын
Great video. Opened up my first Yale mortise lock today in our 100 year old home. Elegantly simple mechanism. I wanted to open the mechanism to see why the deadbolt wasn't sliding over, thought it was jammed with paint etc. (someone painted it, and badly). Got it open, and noticed instead that there is a tiny pin protuding halfway into the travel zone of the bolt arm. It's preventing the deadbolt from moving into the engaged position. Is it because the door it was mounted in leads to a balcony that could be considered a fire escape? Maybe it was a safety move? It can't be locked, unless I swap out the deadbolt arm with one drilled out differently? Curious. This is definitely a designed in element. But I do intend to keep it and all the mortise locks in the house. I think they're cool. But I want to be able to lock the door. Was thinking about swapping it with a functioning deadbolt lock from another door in the house.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I hoped people would do. Yes, dig in and make them work. Cheers.
@Scapegoatstudio Жыл бұрын
Hi Brent. I also appreciate taking them apart (once I photograph it) just to appreciate the mechanics. But I have a conundrum... I own a few mortise lock sets that have a broken spring (the flat steel one), which makes them almost useless. Maybe they were cheaper lock sets to begin with. I've had no luck finding just the springs on Ebay... is there a way to make new springs, or do I need to cannibalize other lock sets?
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
You can make new springs from metal stock or cannibalize. If you have an architectural salvage yard nearby, they will most likely have parts. You might check Craigs list or Facebook market place for local deals. Good luck.
@robervar1097 Жыл бұрын
Have to tease a bit Churchill got a better close up than the lock parts 🤔 but Fun-tastic any pics of inside a pexto m l thanks
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks.
@DrunkcookingwilthBilly11 ай бұрын
Best mechanism ever
@BrentHull11 ай бұрын
I agree. Thx.
@fiiveonezerofive9 ай бұрын
Any tips or suggestions on how to reinforce such locks or doors on antique hardware ??? Artisan doors for doors, brass, etc Without compromising appearance of the original look?
@BrentHull9 ай бұрын
Hmm, what does reinforce mean. You can still buy mortise locks that are new. You lose a little bit of the look. Good luck.
@joemeller95734 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks.
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kycatrescue73052 жыл бұрын
Hello Brent. Thank you for the helpful video. I have a lot of these locks in a house I am restoring. Do you have any idea where I can purchase the little screws for the spindle, and replacement keys for the lock like you have in this video?
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
A good architectural salvage yard should have bins full of them. I know ours does here in Fort Worth. Google "Architectural salvage" and call a few. Good luck.
@nestor83692 жыл бұрын
The way I do it is use a blade to take off the paint then depending on the finish I will use steel wool and lubricated it and it's done then i work on the screws and faceplates to take off the paint and use the steel wool again then that's it
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
That works too. I was amazed it came off best with my fingernail. Thanks for the input.
@Oddpistachio1 Жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful, thank you!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
@aintit25862 жыл бұрын
I have one that the handle will turn but doesn't work the latch. just lube or is something broken?
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
I suspect something is loose or broken. Open it up, let me know what you find.
@lizzapaolia9592 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video 😃
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@GotSig15102 жыл бұрын
Great video
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MichaelAndersxq28guy Жыл бұрын
My 1884 house has rim and mortise locks. What grease would be the better lubricant since they need repair anyway?
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
I would just use oil, like 3 in 1 for most parts. Some of the gear pieces could use a heavier grease. That is what I have seen. Thanks.
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
2:50 while restoring old locks, I found out old thin washers being used in order to adjust snugly the system.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes a great solution. Thx
@sirtrollsallotthe2nd1262 жыл бұрын
love your content my friend
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I appreciate you watching.
@rwaddill2 жыл бұрын
Hey Brent - just bought a house in Park Hill (a few doors down from Bruce). Thanks for this video! I was ready to scrap my front door mortise hardware but I'm reconsidering. My problem, though is the interior knob is held in place by a set screw and the threads are stripped so it can't make contact to turn the latch and open the door. Any ideas?
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Hi, send me a pic to info@brenthull.com. Let me see what you are dealing with. Thanks.
@gjacobson762 жыл бұрын
Some of the set screws were slotted and take a flat blade screw driver. Some take an allen wrench. A trick you can use to try to get the stripped set screw out is, if it is a slotted screw, put a flat rubber band over the tip of your screw driver and then try to get the screw out. If you have an allen head, try the same. It the trick doesn't work, you may have to drill it and use an Easy Out. It would be a good idea to chase the therads out with a tap and replace the set screw. Hope this helps. Good luck with your project.
@qkcam452 жыл бұрын
have a 30s style spindle, (no holes for set screw) the handle will tighten on and I can get the set screws to tighten it works for a little while then loosens up again. Is there a good solution to keep it tight and working longer? thanks!~
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Go find a different spindle. You can get them at Architectural salvage yards. You can also probably find them on-line.
@JoeDoe12 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mattcoats896 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brent. The outside knob has a pin. I lost it! What can I use for a substitute?
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
A nail, a hanger wire? Good luck.
@mattcoats896 Жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull thanks. Tolls Ed a little nail in and didn’t look back.
@mattthompson94809 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!!
@BrentHull9 ай бұрын
Of course!
@nicholasmanovich43302 жыл бұрын
thanks Brent....ya just tacked another thing onto my to do list ....jk, great tutorial as always !!!
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help... 😀
@nancydrew5 Жыл бұрын
It took u 4 minutes because ur experienced Brent! I have 116 year old locks and another 15 of those locks in 6 panel doors. And zero experience 😢
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
You can do it!!
@zimitas23 Жыл бұрын
Where can you buy return springs for the latch?
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
It depends, you can buy them at a hardware store and either cut them down or adapt them to your needs, or make them. You can also buy old locks and salvage parts. Good luck.
@artemioquintero7866 Жыл бұрын
Hands down mortise locks are way more handsome than your modern door knob.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
AMEN!
@bly4233 Жыл бұрын
I have a suddenly stuck deadbolt in my mortise lock and now I can't open the door, even after removing the hinges. A long closeup might have helped. Ideas?!
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
You'll need to take off the handles, remove the spindle and remove from the door. Typically the spring or sprocket inside is stuck. Good luck.
@bly4233 Жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull as the door was closed, there was no way to remove the lock. I had to use a couple mechanic’s picks (one on each side of the door, 2 people). Eventually we were able to manage to lift the mechanism on one side and pull back the bolt from the other side. Once removed, I found this lock was a modern reproduction with a simplified design, but poor materials and manufacturing. The key could not lift the mechanism high enough for the bolt to slide back into the door. I ground the locking catch into a ramp, so this can’t ever happen again. Functionally, the bolt could be pushed in when it is protruding, but there isn’t an easy way to do that once the door has been closed.
@patcarroll82922 жыл бұрын
Brent didnt show me anything, great job showing a close up on how the parts work and how to get it working in detail.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Ok.
@patcarroll82922 жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull Sorry that sounded a little aggressive. In the future, please show closeups of the parts.
@edwardscissorhands40072 жыл бұрын
awesome
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brianspencer23795 ай бұрын
Can I get a key cut for a rim lock please
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
You can find one that will work in most architectural salvage yards.
@AbbyFlyntАй бұрын
Does anyone know how to fix a mortise lock when one of the buttons is stuck in the "unlocked" position? I can't lock my exterior door. HELP!
@BrentHullАй бұрын
I would take it out and clean it. I suspect it will work great when lubricated.
@espeon6847 Жыл бұрын
I can only get one door knob to work (meaning I can only open the door from one side). What am I doing wrong
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
You may have a split spindle, which are usually meant for exterior doors. You may need to change it out. Or, your set screw on the non-working side, needs to be tightened.
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
Always excellent content. Would not use WD-40 , sir, if I may say. For cleaning yes. Not long term. It evaporates. Grease must be added. Maybe you did . Just don’t see.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I agree and I did miss that. I saw the rust, got the WD40 then forgot the oil. NIce!
@faviangarza51922 жыл бұрын
What can be done if the key is missing for the lock?
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
These keys can be easily found through architectural salvage stores.
@96littlefeather Жыл бұрын
There are people who use them for jewelry as well.. i have some keys of different shapes, and only found 1 that worked some what. I i will try cleaning all of them and maybe that will help. Thank you for this video!
@ataurus62 Жыл бұрын
Mine is wonky and won't open, how do you fix that?
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
I would spray some WD40 in there and let it loosen up rust, then try again. Good luck.
@oldslow369411 ай бұрын
the problem with these old locks, they are to the end of the useful lifespan, latches bolts wear, the coil latch springs with offset loops are difficult to find. so yes if lock can be cleaned up go for it
@BrentHull11 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@bygarrett8 ай бұрын
Just like a clock... The retainer strip that keeps the deadbolt locked either fell out or is broken and for the life of me I can't see how it goes back in. Some close-ups of the internal components would be most helpful
@BrentHull8 ай бұрын
Noted. Thanks for sharing.
@AndreMartens-lq8vu Жыл бұрын
Back when everything was made to last
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Amen
@MariaRodriguez-k2u7w4 ай бұрын
How to fix it twisted inside
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
ok
@ryananthony48402 жыл бұрын
Ok starting at about 3:12 to the next 10 seconds or so........ I'm not saying anything, I'm gonna behave on social media.....😶😶😶😜😂😂😂
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks for not saying anything.
@ryananthony48402 жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull 😂😂
@PolaCaKe8902 жыл бұрын
omfg i almost ruined all these doors hahahah thanks
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
LOL, glad it helped.
@gjacobson762 жыл бұрын
Word of caution, old lock, old paint.....lead based paint? You may want to be careful and use a chemical paint stipper if the lock was painted over. Lead test kits are available and are fairly inexpensive.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, in this case I knew it was from a recent paint job.
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
4:32 because of humidity ?
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thx
@rodneymiller5926 Жыл бұрын
If you want a grossly rusted lock, you can pretend wd40 is a lubricant. It's okay to use it as a solvent to get things moving but then put some CLP on it or similar.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Noted. Thanks.
@carladavis25872 жыл бұрын
Your camera needs to get directly over the lock. It’s difficult to see when the camera is so far away.
@BrentHull2 жыл бұрын
Understood.
@Mossyfurnace Жыл бұрын
Show a clear view of the mechanism duuude
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Noted.
@bullfrogpondshop3179 Жыл бұрын
This video is of little use due to poor camera angles. Bummer.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Ok.
@kurteaston3465 Жыл бұрын
Can't see what your explaining
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
noted.
@georgeweir8848 Жыл бұрын
Why don't you at least show a close-up of the internal parts, placement etc. Not much help for me.
@BrentHull Жыл бұрын
Ok. Noted.
@cyberwolf666711 ай бұрын
Sorry Brent, everything you did was wrong! Yes it is a mortise lock, but more precise, it’s a bit key lock. It’s 100 years old, you didn’t mention how much wear and tear is on that lock, I have to admit that from the brief time I could see it, it wasn’t as wore as most are. Wd40 is not oil, it’s the worst you can use. Silicone is the best and a silicone grease is better, but oil will not turn back the clock of time when it comes to the metal to metal wear. Also the springs, stretching a 100 year old spring, that’s not going to make it stronger , it most likely will break. Never ever use the key on these old locks, you can get locked into a bedroom or closet and old bit key locks have a problem that occurs, the key will lock it but may not unlock it . Most of the old lock knobs do not sit so nicely into the rosette or escutcheon plate don’t worn out hubs. Yes, they are nice, yes , they definitely were made better than todays tubular locks, and greasing the inners (not wd40) will reduce new metal to metal wear, but for the most part , the damage is done and it the lock is starting to fail, the home owner should think about replacing it And Yes, I’m a locksmith with 36 years experience
@BrentHull11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your expertise. I still think these locks should be repaired, despite the wear. Happy new year.
@jpc08109 Жыл бұрын
Wtf dude I tried your way and now I have to get a new door, maybe stop making KZbin videos