Rare Broken 1880s Mortise Lock Set Restoration | Random Restoration

[@-Deena.]

The problem with such a beautiful lock is that it would need a beautiful door, in a beautiful frame, in a beautiful wall, in a beautiful room, on a beautiful floor, of a beautiful house, with a beautiful garden, in a beautiful area, with my beautiful family. I would just look at it and cry. I'd have the lock but nothing else and never will.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Very true words. The house and surroundings really need to fit this lockset rather than the other way around. Take care, and thank you for watching!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Beautiful woman helps too

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

You're like a depressed Dr. Seuss.

[@-Deena.]

​@@UNUSUALUSERNAME220 ..you don't know the half of it! 😁❤

[@-Deena.]

@@Dog.soldier1950 ...or a beautiful man.

[@valengreymoon5623]

It's just too bad that craftsmanship like this has almost completely ceased to be. Very cool little showcase display as well.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Is t it! The amount of time and effort that went into designing and manufacturing this design/lock is very impressive, and it’s a total shame that there’s no modern day equivalent to these. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@Bender13]

My uncle was a “plasterer” before modern wall board became popular. I worked for him as a labourer in a summer job in the sixties when he would be plastering walls and ceilings in large homes of those who could afford it. It was very labour intensive. He was not just a plasterer but a craftsman who would be called to restore old theatres and historical homes. I would marvel as he worked on damaged and missing art work….large ceiling rosettes, crown mouldings, flowers, angels etc…..bringing the past back to life….and all by hand. When his sons took over the company they switched to wallboard and foam castings. When my uncle died so did his craft. When I go to the theatres to see a play, I look up at the ceilings and think, “ who will look after that now?” So you are correct when you say the artists who did this have long ago passed on. Thanks for the beautiful restoration.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much for the story/comment, I suppose that's the sad truth - It's always nice to see when a craft like that is continued by the next generation but, like you described, way more often than not that's opposite of what happens unfortunately.

[@stewartxp2400]

Dude, impressive work on the research portion there! Tracking down an old ass catalogue like that and then seeing the exact lock from over 120 years ago is pretty surprising!

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it! Researching these old locksets is definitely a surprisingly fun part of the restoration process. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@drunkdunc8738]

It's rare to see a mortise lock out and about, they're usually indoor types 🤔🍻

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha they are generally quite reclusive!

[@raebertgrayson5766]

I love watching such restorations, all the more so because such antiques remind us of how far we've come...in some ways, I mourn, because they also show how much we have lost.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I very much do agree with you there, Raebert! Thanks for watching!

[@blipblip88]

Ahh..to live in the gilded age again when beautiful designs adorned the most mundane of objects..Nice restoration job. Thank you for the video. I Liked and subscribed.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha, right! They knew how to make some lovely items back then. I appreciate it, thank you for watching!

[@Blue2crows]

You finished that beautifully.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, I appreciate it, Linda!

[@PibbleMom297]

My grandfather was a builder in the early 1900's and one of the homes he built was his own. My dad and my aunt grew up in it and it remained in the family until 1969. My aunt lived there most of her life and as we lived close by, we used to visit her all the time as little kids. I loved that house; she spoiled us and we had wonderful times there. It didn't have furnishings quite as elegant as that exquisite lockset (it was more Craftsman style) but there were loads of gorgeous things that I remember. Sadly, my aunt took ill in 1969 and the house and most of it's contents had to be sold to pay for her care. I think it broke my dad's heart; I know it broke mine, I was barely 18 at the time but that house held great memories. Your restorations are unbelievably beautiful and I love watching the progress you make with each one. They make me remember the house my grandad built.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the comment! Sounds like it was a lovely home! It's too bad it ended up having to be sold instead of staying in the family, especially after making all those memories in it as a kid. I appreciate the kind words - Thank you very much for watching!

[@k.george8722]

Another stunning job. I love these old locks, hinges, etc., that you find and restore. Your so thorough, and it pays off. Your doing a remarkable job.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate the kind words! It's always a joy to bring these old hardware related items back to the state they were in originally. Thanks again!

[@zippo3300]

yes he do i love he videos

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@zippo3300 Thank you!

[@georgeshelton6281]

It's good to see this door knob again. It's a classic restoration chapter.👀

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

They just knew how to make a functional but piece of art item in the old days - i appreciated you brining it back to its original beauty. Great job!

[@randomrestoration6858]

They absolutely did! Thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate it!

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

@@randomrestoration6858 it is well deserved sir.

[@carmencampbell6994]

You are a riot! Got hooked when I saw your "happy accident" doorbell paint job and had to subscribe. Thank you for being you!

[@randomrestoration6858]

I was tempted to re lacquer that part for the video but I mean who doesn't want a two-tone bell ringer hahaha. Thank you very much, Carmen!

[@frankierzucekjr]

That pin code part at 4:15 lol. I was like... "did that just say what I thought it did" lol

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha I think I had a bit too much fun making this video

[@frankierzucekjr]

@@randomrestoration6858 hahahaha hey if your not having fun, then what's the point right? Lol

[@francislematt7079]

You are so awesome that you did some research, identified it and shared info on it with us viewers. I wish other antique repair You Tubers were as articulate as you!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Much appreciated, Francis! It's always weirdly great fun (for me at least haha) to figure out the history of the items I restore. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I can't get over how ornate and gorgeous these are. Something for the eye as well as function....

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, they are definitely pleasant to look at!

[@saskscott26]

Beautiful, I just personally wish that the high spots on the background were brass and not full black but that's just me. Amazing work.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Fair enough, thanks a lot for the kind words, and thank you for watching!

[@hadla]

Yeah I was like: nooo don’t paint them!

[@littlecuddles4348]

same i dont mine the black but now the back ground is too dark

[@lenamanashah2752]

agreed, the black takes away from the natural beauty of the metal and the design.. beautiful restoration. the painting kind of kills it for me. nevertheless he does great work.

[@Ianna80]

@27:20 I luv tht we can hear goats in the background!! Goats are so adorable, sweet, curious, lovable & so loving!! The restoration was beautiful!!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha oh yeah the goats love to show up from time to time to socialize outside the window. Thanks for watching!

[@rubymontano1599]

I enjoy your channel because you have a rare talent for spatial relations and how mechanisms work ..I'm detail oriented but you are a whole other level,and I appreciate your humor😁

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate the kind words, Ruby! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@loonygirl4047]

A beautiful lock restoration. Am I the only one seeing an Egyptian influence in the pattern?

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! Floral designs like this were pretty common at the time so it's hard to say what any one piece was influenced by, but I do see what you're saying! Thanks for watching!

[@susanpayne8908]

It is from the Aesthetic Period of Victoriana. Largely influenced by asian design it includes plants, insects & birds as design elements.

[@American_Jeeper]

Pure artwork, magnificent. Well done.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@alonegeek895]

Draw from

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[@georgebrown8312]

A superb job restoring the old lockset, mortise lock, knobs, and all. It looks like brand-new, and you did a good job of making news keys to fit. Well done.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hey George, thanks a lot! It's surprising how much time it takes to fine tune the keys to get them fit and work well, but it really is worth spending the extra time doing it! As per usual, thanks for watching!

[@jackson84694]

Just watching this is as relaxing and therapeutic as an advanced yoga class.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I sport the kind words, Jay! Thanks for watching!

[@murlthomas2243]

You did a great job! It looks beautiful. Wish they still made them this well.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I do too, 120+ years old and not only is it still working well, but is still beautiful as ever. You certainly won't find anything like that these days unfortunately.

[@miksal26]

All it needs now is a door worthy enough to adorn.( I visited San Francisco and ,of course, saw the “Painted Ladies”. ) I was reminded of them when watching your restoration work. Cheers from Downunder 👍🇦🇺🇺🇸😷😷😷😷

[@randomrestoration6858]

Very true, it's interesting to think about having hardware so nice that the door itself needs to look the part as well! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@reddragon352001]

Absolutely outstanding. I wish they still made Doorknobs and such like this today they are so beautiful. I want one.😀

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much! Right, it's a shame that hardware like this was made over 120 years ago, but there is no modern day equivalent. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@JokeriPokeri17]

Those look absolutely beautiful! I'm starting to crave for that kind of things, they look so elegant and beautiful than the modern ones. Opening, closing and locking your door would be one eyecatching moment every day!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! Right, modern hardware is shockingly boring, why not make something enjoyable to look at like this lockset? Thanks you for watching!

[@PLuMUK54]

I was a little stressed this morning. Now, after watching this soothing video I am so relaxed. You have the skills of a magician, I'm always on Team Loser when metal or wood are concerned, and seeing someone achieve this sort of end result is truly magical.

[@randomrestoration6858]

You were on a video watching spree today haha. Glad to hear it, I appreciate the kind words! Haha yeah it takes a huge amount of (mostly off camera) time to get all the metalwork done on these old mortise lock sets. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@toriam15]

What a beautiful piece.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Right, such a gorgeous design! Thanks for watching!

[@uniballoutlaw]

Have always LOVED the old school pride in work and the craftsmanship and you restoring is on that same level for me, Great Job

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, Shawn!

[@goupigoupi6953]

Whoever designed this thing has the brain of a watchmaker.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha right! It’s a very impressive design. Thanks for watching!

[@abo_fhad]

لا تعليق , انت مبدع بكل ما تحمله الكلمة من معنى , توثيق القطعة و تنظيفها و اصلاحها و تلميعها و دهنها و مونتاج و اخراج , ما هذا يا رجل , هل أنت فريق , لقد ابدعت شكرا لك .

[@randomrestoration6858]

أقدر الكلمات الرقيقة ، شكرا جزيلا على المشاهدة

[@a1465]

I appreciate the vast attention to detail. Best restorer on KZbin.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it!

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

This is beautiful! 😍 The whole thing was such a clean cast to begin with.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! They did do a fantastic job with the casting with this one.

[@kimsinclair125]

Fine craftsmanship in making the door set and fine restoration.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Agreed! Thanks a bunch, Kim!

[@WadersInAlaska]

Love those old doorknobs. Thanks!! Great video!! Cheers!!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you! Of all the ornate hardware from this timeframe, this has to be one of the coolest designs!

[@samuelkofsky]

You know what you're doing and you did a first class restoration!

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Samuel - Thank you very much for watching!

[@jaskarnsingh5053]

Very hard and very unique work bro, God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 you.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate the kind words - Thanks a lot for watching!

[@tinachambers4887]

Beautiful a fine piece of hardware jewerly have a day love from TEXAS

[@randomrestoration6858]

It is such a cool design! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@jazzquebec2847]

WOW, this piece is a beauty and more with your work. Thanks Sir for that Era 19th.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching!

[@nanasewdear]

As always, I so appreciate the sheep and the frogs adding to the background sound effects. Another beautiful hardware restoration!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha I do suppose they add a bit of character to the video. Thanks a lot for the kind words!

[@lindsaythompson726]

Beautiful work.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, Lindsay!

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

Utterly beautiful. The stories that lock could tell. You did a fantastic job x

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it! Right, this lockset has had quite the life!

[@ÐÞæ]

What an amazingly beautiful lock! You have done an impeccable job restoring it, well done and thanks for sharing!

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it - Thank you very much for watching!

[@garymucher9590]

As about as good as it can get. I think better then when new. It has many many years of quality life in it yet. Thumbs Up for sure.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, Gary!

[@АлександрТерентьев-б9о]

Супер👍Хорошо что есть такие люди как вы, которые могут найти описание(документ) на такие необычные вещи и могут восстановить их изначальный вид.👍👍👍👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Большое спасибо за добрые слова!

[@debbiespring6653]

Great job! Subscribed for the "still cleaner than my house" comment! I appreciate things like that while watching these videos! 😊

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha thanks a lot for subscribing, and thank you for watching, Debbie!

[@shawnataylor7998]

Beautiful..works of art themselves. Thanks for sharing your craft!

[@randomrestoration6858]

They are indeed! Thanks a lot!

[@luishermidas2801]

Dónde sacan esas hermosas reliquias ??! Una envidia sana !! Los felicito ! 👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Buena pregunta, encuentro muchas de estas cerraduras en eBay o en sitios web de salvamento arquitectónico. ¡Muchos gracias!

[@misterpatina]

Just awesome! ❤️

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a bunch, man! I’m definitely happy with how this one turned out in the end ❤️

[@robertnash2250]

nice work, I think its a jailhouse lock, I love these old locks. I'm a retired locksmith, have some my self anyway great job keep them coming

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! This specific lockset would have been mostly for homes, but I'm positive there were very similar locks that were indeed used in jailhouses at that time like you said. Thanks for watching!

[@azadnoori9572]

Fantastic work.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@NoblevilleCats]

I am just amazed by the work you do, to save the awesome old (which I LOVE) pieces of history! Can not buy new hardware, because it does not last like the vintage/antique hardware, and not near as pretty!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, I am addicted to saving older items like this haha. Right, this stuff was built to last a lifetime and then some! They're simple, but built extraordinarily well and, like you noted, look way better than what's offered these days! Thanks for watching!

[@mirco1707]

Great work by a skilled professional. Magnificent work.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, I appreciate it, Mirco!

[@sharonh7170]

I can't imagine that this lock was used on the main entrance of a big house, maybe the interior door to a suite, just a romantic idea lol.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha these double key locks were exclusively for entrance doors on houses - They were built beefier than standard passage locks, and were (hypothetically) more secure, though I wouldn't call a lock like this particularly secure in modern times haha. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@monetwilson13]

Beautiful set of locks for doors

[@randomrestoration6858]

Isn’t it! Any house that was furnished with this hardware back in the would have definitely been a looker! Thanks for watching!

[@FoxLightstep]

That Jenny joke was on-point. XD

[@ddilink]

Gorgeous! I'm blown away.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Vince! It really is a spectacular lock set for sure. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@rickfry1658]

Spectacular!

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Rick!

[@heathergomez5298]

Gorgeous.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Heather!

[@whodat006]

Thanks always for the in-depth description with all the information. I was wondering if you could list the Dremel bits and types or even brands of paint and cleaner and lacquer you use. I don’t know anything about cleaning and painting brass or metals. Anyway, appreciate your videos and how informative they are. Thanks.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I have gotten a few similar comments recently, and I'll likely start adding in links to the products used as a result, though it may be a little while before I have time to go through all the videos and add it to the description haha. Thanks for watching!

[@frankierzucekjr]

Wow, phenomenal work, i just love the shine. Great job, these came out beautifully. I also like that you had the history on these as well. Soo cool

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hey man thanks a lot! I was pretty happy with this one - With enough luck I can start taking on more interesting projects like this again in the very near future haha. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@frankierzucekjr]

@@randomrestoration6858 that's awesome, good luck. You deserve more recognition for bringing back history. Things were made so well back then.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it! They sure were - It's amazing how many more decades this old lock still has in it after all this time!

[@marionlesage4794]

Beautiful!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Marion!

[@ladedalounge]

I have the exact ones in my home in Lincoln Park Chicago - built in 1886 edit....the hinges are gorgeous too.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Very cool! Whoever bought these originally had great taste in hardware! I'm sure your hinges are also manufactured by Lockwood - They had some fantastic designs. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@simonmuschamp4582]

Another excellent recovery as usual. You must have quite the collection now.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I’m definitely getting there hahaha.

[@martiwilliams8091]

Perfecto! Excellent restoration. Thank you.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Marti! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@vincestyles1030]

Definitely a great job on the restoration imo I would never have painted it black I would have left it

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Vince! For a good comparison of painted vs unpainted recessed areas in a more natural lit environment, I'd check out (towards the end of) my "Ornate 1905 Latches Restoration" video. Thank you for watching!

[@TREBORANDERSON]

Wonderful work ... well done! Thank God for Dremels!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! Hahaha yeah I sure get a lot of use out of mine!

[@randomrestoration6858]

@Mu*Shu TeeVee You are speaking the truth hahaha

[@troyna77]

Great job. This video is the 🗝️ to your success.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha thank you very much, Troy!

[@dgwachtel]

I restored the front door mortise lock in my 1770's vintage farmhouse. I believe the door and lock are probably 1880s vintage and not original to the house though. I couldn't establish a date for the lock. It's not as ornate as your gorgeous lock set but the innards are quite similar. Mine has two buttons on the striker that switches between having both knobs locked or only the exterior doorknob locked. Other than being old, dirty with some rust the main issue was that the flat spring was broken. I was able to adapt an old automotive ignition points spring to repair it. The spring was nearly identical to the broken one after some trimming. Alas it was before establishing my KZbin site so there is no video of the process. At present the site only has videos of 1950's era HO model train restoration. I'll document any future restorations (there are a lot waiting, including several vintage lock restorations) and upload them to my site in future. -dave

[@randomrestoration6858]

Very cool! The original hardware in that house would have all been rim locks rather than mortise locks, but I’m sure the mortise locks are quite old like you said. The interior layout of this mortise lock was used by many companies at the time, so it’s hard to pin down which company made it unless the case or case cover has markings. Thanks for watching!

[@dgwachtel]

@@randomrestoration6858 I managed to date the box locks to the mid eighteen hundreds by the patent dates punched into a small riveted on brass pendant that was attached to each one. The box lock that hasn't been installed because of a missing key (replaced it with another that has a key) is dated 1860. They certainly are not original. One original door remains though. It has a simple lift up latch with a piece on the locking side that blocks the latch from being raised, no key required. :) -dave

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@dgwachtel Very cool! Well a basic thumb latch like you described may not offer any security, but it sure has been reliable for all these years!

[@ady5041]

This amazing 🔐 set is like puzzle If you have all the pieces together the puzzle is completed and ready to play Amazing staff man,seriously i really like that model,,,here in Europe we have to really nice models,i see you try to keep the classic alive,,vintage alive 😀,,,really nice work

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha yeah it’s a bit of a puzzle for sure. Thanks a lot, I appreciate it! I’ve seen some awesome hardware out of the US listed online but I’ve never been adventurous enough to buy any sets since I’m worried they’d be totally mangled or lost in transit haha. Thank you for watching!

[@cantsay8894]

Wow such impressive work. Love the history of the piece too. Great job

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

[@Bloktarino]

Do you sell these once restored? Absolutely beautiful!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Good question - So far I haven’t sold any of my restorations, mainly because I hope to put many of them back to use in the future. Thanks a bunch for watching!

[@overfocusedphotography3754]

I think I would've left the damaged bolt... leaves a little bit of it's unique history to it without taking away functionality. "Indeed, the front door failed to latch, so I gave it a good smashing, Eunice. Did you hear about the completion of the Brooklyn bridge yesterday?"

[@randomrestoration6858]

Fair enough! Hahaha yeah ol' Hobart really gave that deadbolt a proper walloping. I mean they solved the problem in a way I guess, so who am I to judge haha. Thank you for watching!

[@patsthemom]

all I can say is WOW

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Pat!

[@paulomiguel33]

WOW I'm speechless. What a great work !!! Wonderful. Better than the 1frst original.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate the kind words, Paulo! Thanks for watching!

[@ichabodon]

Beautiful job as usual RR. Great filming with a joke or two thrown in.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it! This is such a brilliant looking design - It'll be nice once I can finally install it in a door haha. Thanks for watching!

[@ST_DCT]

They were most likely manufactured for the Lockwood Matthews Mansion in Norwalk CT, it's a historical site now

[@randomrestoration6858]

I have had a similar comment in the past, and I can see where the connection comes from - With that said, these were simply made by a company called Lockwood, and identical sets with this design were sold nation-wide and can be found in various sized houses. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@davidcoats1037]

Excellent work! Fantastic result! 😃👍🏼

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, David!

[@석문호흡하는사람]

이 복원 영상을 보는 모든 분들이 존재하는 그 자체로 가치있고 충만하고 조화(造化/調和)로운 하루 되기 바랍니다. 정말 고맙습니다. 사랑합니다. I hope everyone who sees this clip will have a valuable, full of happiness , and harmonious day in itself. Thank you very much. God bless you! I love you.

[@randomrestoration6858]

사려 깊은 의견 감사합니다!

[@gaynorjackson8857]

Beautiful restoration beautifully displayed

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Beautiful, nice work!👍🏼🙂🌟🌟🌟

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a bunch!

[@gaillampert9591]

What a treasure!!! I love it.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, Gail!

[@meganroyer1657]

It's beautiful!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, Megan - I agree, this design is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@Brassmask]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, it's definitely a gorgeous design!

[@julieday4895]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot,Julie! It certainly I’d a gorgeous lock set!

[@wam44]

Is this Lockwood restoration for sale? If I didn't have a proper door, or house, (or life) I would just keep it in the demo mounting and admire it....So beautiful and such craftsmanship! Amazing work! Thank you!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! This set is not for sale, sorry! I plan on putting it (and other ornate lock sets I restore in the future) to use in the future, but if I ever sell one I restore I’ll definitely let everyone know so they have a chance at purchased my it. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Bravo! Beautifully done!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

[@BrothersRestorationIndustry]

Good job 👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@EdgarSanchez-lt2dg]

Free therapy...thanks!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha you’re very welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@timsmith1589]

Dude that was cool. I hope that you are using them in your home. Great work

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Tim! I plan on putting all these ornate locks I restore to use in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@timsmith1589]

@@randomrestoration6858 that's awesome, I love old things like that being reused and enjoyed for another 100 plus years. Where did you find these at?

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@timsmith1589 I found this set on a website that deals in antique hardware, but you can also find stuff like this on eBay (usually at a higher price though surprisingly) from time to time. Thanks again!

[@restorationconstantines7731]

very careful and high-quality work👍👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Greetings my friend, beautiful work. Excellent restoration. There is a lot to learn. As always Like👍😉

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate it!

[@jamiebriese3702]

Excellent restoration, love how you fixed the broken piece, I was wondering how or if you were going to, than you did that. 😀

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Jamie! I'm glad it wasn't too mangled to be repaired in there - I've seen some outrageous damage inside mortise locks due to abuse. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@debrabaum2020]

You are a genius my friend 🏆🏆🏆👍🏼💖

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a bunch, Debra!

[@doriWyo]

VERY nice!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Dory! It’s definitely a gorgeous old lockset!

[@ExiledSenpai]

One question and one comment. Question: does all the care past the rust remover for the internal small parts help protect it against further degradation? No one sees those parts once the lock set is installed. Certainly, the way in which you mortised the wood to accept the lock set is how it used to be done. You may find it easier to use a door jig and a router to cut your mortises.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Good question - The small parts were all nickel plated which will indeed protect them against rust. Realistically this step isn’t necessary since the parts already don’t easily rust even when left unplayed. Occasionally spraying inside the lock with a dry lubricant should keep everything rust free. Haha you are correct, I currently don’t have a router but have been really tempted to buy one to greatly speed up making displays like these. Hand chiseling it is fun but without a lot of practice (which I don’t have haha) the results will not be nearly as good as with a router. Thanks a lot for the comment, and thank you for watching!

[@ExiledSenpai]

@@randomrestoration6858 If you're planning on mortising more than one door at a time, then you would save a lot of time using two routers. Setting router depth is a real pain, so having one for the face plate and another for the housing saves a lot of time. A small router is enough for the face plate mortise, but if you're taking off a lot of material you'll need a more powerful router.

[@Dark..498]

Does anyone know where this good man lives? I need to steal his locks...👍

[@gregwright392]

Outstanding

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, Greg!

[@WorkshopDC]

This Lock looks very expensive, loved all the details and the high polish of course hehe' 😄 Wonderful job Bro! ❤️

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, man, I appreciate it! Expensive indeed, but a very cool (and enjoyable to look at) lockset nonetheless 😁

[@jomercer21113]

What specifically do you use to flood the background with black paint? For the pieces you spray-paint the bakground, do yo wait for it to dry completely and then buff away, or wipe while it's still wet?

[@randomrestoration6858]

Good questions - For applying the paint to the faceplate I simply used the same spray paint I used on the backplates. I used a needle and 6ml syringe to apply it, though nowadays I always spray on the paint to get a perfectly even finish. I also have started using a rubber tipped squeegee to remove the majority of the paint immediately after it's applied. The rest is removed with a cloth and a bit of paint thinner. I've recently been using a 2X gloss black paint by Rust Oleum. It's not the highest quality paint, but I've found it's the perfect thickness for painting the recessed areas. Many other paints I've tried are too thin and require far too many coats to achieve full coverage, or too thick which covers the details. Thanks a lot for watching!