Removing a mortise lock.
Removing a mortise entrance lock from the door.
How to remove a sargent automatic mortise lockset from the door.
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 attaching the inside face plate to the edge of the door as well as the plates on the door faces.
If you have questions please ask.
If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock.
However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door.
Fit the new lock body into the old mortise.
Pry the trim from around the handle or lever using a flat screwdriver.
Some trim may even twist off by hand.
Cleaning and repairing an antique mortise door lock.
Remove these screws then pull the two halves of the lock apart to remove them from the door.
Pull the lock out of the edge of the door.
Remove the face plates prying them up with the screwdriver if needed.
For real beginners try to mark parts by sequence in order not to mess things up and en.
Look for screws hidden underneath.
The lock is encased in this pocket making it a more secure locking method.
Use a screwdriver to remove all screws rather than a drill.
Although all mortise locks are slightly different this video should help with any removal issues.
This can usually be done by removing a few screws in the door knobs around the face plate and the lockset.
Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home.
This is just a how to video on how to remove a mortise lock from your door.
If it s a tight fit try loosening the opening with a chisel to ensure the door doesn t split during the installation.
Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob.