Repair a Bathroom Toilet Door Lock. Thumb turn. Hand made cam washer to save planet

[@BopOnYouTube]

Thank you so much for this video. For ages ive been trying to find out how a privacy handle works and couldnt find any decent video or ineternet page onit. This video was exactly what i was looking for.

[@leelovesnature]

You're welcome. I was the same so decided to video my investigation and solution then share with others. It's a shame that it seems we cannot always buy spare parts and in many cases have to replace a whole item. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@6rianro6erts]

Thank you very much. I was dumbfounded by how I was going to get the door handles off. Your clip saved me ages of time - because I was beginning to think I might have to hacksaw through the spindles. Thanks again.

[@leelovesnature]

Really pleased to be of help. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@yhhcourts]

This was an extremely helpful video!! I tried for a long time trying to remove one of these door handles from my bathroom door and this video helped me to do it in less than two minutes! Thank you so much

[@leelovesnature]

Wonderful! Thanks for your comment.

[@KnightofSnowdonia]

Cheers for this, mate. You've just saved me from smashing the door down in frustration 😂

[@leelovesnature]

No worries. I know the feeling!

[@stephenm5000]

Genius! I am no stranger to replace an internal door handle spring, but fell at the first hurdle of taking the darn thing apart. Then, the grub screw on the inside locking knob! Once I was shown that, job completed in minutes - thank you...

[@leelovesnature]

Thanks. Took me a while to suss it out.

[@Brad_Dean]

what is the name of this door handle lock as trying find same as replacing mine ?

[@leelovesnature]

Privacy door handle amzn.eu/d/3c9Ss4Z

[@iainjordan38]

Thanks so much for this video. Finally I understand how the cam washer is meant to work, and why my privacy lock isn't working!

[@leelovesnature]

Glad to be of help.

[@jezzalexander]

Different handles for me but the same initial problem with the grub screw on the locking mechanism - I kind of figured it was the lock that was stopping me getting the handle housing off (just to even to be able to have a look at what was going on) but your vid confirmed it wasn't going anywhere until I got that little screw out. Cheers.

[@leelovesnature]

Oh excellent. And even if you can't fix it, it's nice to know what was wrong. Thanks for commenting.

[@jezzalexander]

@@leelovesnature Ahh no, fixed it, but would never have figure it out without getting that teeny screw out of there.

[@alisonlo2068]

Hi, I can’t seem to find where I can buy this or the name of this. Can I ask where did you get this from? Thanks!

[@leelovesnature]

Hi. Thanks for your question. That seems to be the problem and why I show how to make the cam washer. If you don't have the tools or skills then I'm afraid you will need to buy a whole new pair of handles. Good luck.

[@cathjanewhittaker5512]

Still can't get the damn handle of the door to replace it ,I have undone the screw but the little turn lock won't budge .

[@leelovesnature]

​@@cathjanewhittaker5512 if the grub screw is out then there is likely nothing else but friction or corrosion holding it. I suggest using a hammer on a scrap piece of wood to try to free it. I accept no responsibility for any damage!

[@cathjanewhittaker5512]

@leelovesnature done it thanks .

[@chrisk7495]

aaaah... in german language i didn´t found the correct info... i didn´t saw that this knob-thing (minute 1:13) had a screw too lol and well... now i know and i was able to remove the whole lock... thx hahaha i pulled, pushed, halfway damaged it with brute force (ah new one will come anyway), and it was just another screw ^^

[@Wild-Storm]

Very educative and great set of skills of if you have the tools and time as i have been having the same problem. However, you could have save yourself all these hassles for £9.99 for a like-to-like brand new handle.

[@leelovesnature]

Very true and thanks for commenting. I am indeed very fortunate to have the tools and skills to fix many things. Partly because I used to be a professional Handyman and partly because I am now a Bicycle mechanic working from home. However, as a 'time rich ' and 'cash poor' person, it was better in my circumstances to repair the lock, even before considering the amount of pleasure and satisfaction it gave me. In addition, I like to think that I have helped in a small way towards 'saving the planet' by not buying new. Hope you have found a solution for your problem. Have a great day.

[@karanvyas9931]

Thank you so much sir, for this information and your hardwork on that door handle. Appreciate your work.

[@leelovesnature]

Your talking the time to comment positively is also very much appreciated.

[@gorby1838]

Thank you. Like many here, I was foiled by that little prick grub screw.

[@leelovesnature]

So glad it helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@paulprs9703]

Excellent video thanks

[@leelovesnature]

Thanks so much. I'm glad it seems to have helped many people.

[@nejendary]

I remember watching someone do this back in the day 2020

[@leelovesnature]

Sure thing. Often people just had to 'make do and mend'!

[@bullbrissot]

sneecky litte screw that was help full cheers

[@leelovesnature]

Very sneaky!. Glad to be of help.

[@johnnyreyno9703]

Your a Star thanks 😊

[@leelovesnature]

Ooh praise indeed. Many thanks.

[@smokinjoe8027]

Thanks. Very informative

[@leelovesnature]

You're welcome

[@ghadben2310]

Thank you I just sorted out 👍

[@leelovesnature]

Excellent well done

[@bencam1995]

Thanks m8 this stumped me too 😂😂

[@leelovesnature]

Hope you sorted ok. Thanks for commenting.

[@WarrensRandomAndWeirdVideos]

Nice I think i would of just fitted a sash lock

[@leelovesnature]

I know what you mean but I was trying not to buy anything new, and I guess I like a challenge. Thanks for your comment.

[@AdamJee923]

You legend thank you 😂

[@leelovesnature]

Gee thanks - I'm blushing!

[@NewComedyMan]

Thank you! There's always bloody little grub screw, isn't there.

[@leelovesnature]

Lol. Of course there is. Some more obvious than others!