Mortice Lock Door Latch Parts Terminology

Antique brass mortise handle kit with key lock older doors.

Mortice lock door latch parts terminology.

Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt. See photos above for pictures of parts which include inside and outside trim inside and outside lever handle latch assembly strike plate and screws and spindles. Beyond parts there are a few more terms you might find helpful when it comes to purchasing and installing your door hardware. The horizontal distance measured from the edge of the door to the center point of the bore hole.

You will find the door lock parts you need from deadbolts to hard to find skeleton key locks for your renovation project here. Find the lock parts you need for your renovation project here. Door parts and pieces can be found to replace mortise locks deadbolts tube latches as well as door rosettes and backplates door knobs spindles or strike plates. You ll find quality lock parts strike plates cylinders latches door closer parts mortise lock bodies exit device parts and more.

Mortice lock or latch a lock or latch which is morticed or let into the thickness of the door from the meeting edge and held in position by screws through the forend. Select a handle with the correct backset distance the distance from the door s edge to the center of the handle s mounting hole for your door. The door prep image seen to the left applies to any standard tubular lock or latch set including interior door knobs door levers deadbolts entry door handle set and door handle plates. Replace or upgrade an existing mortise lock set tubular latch or rim locks with one of our faithfully reproduced parts.

In addition to lasting twice as long as standard door handles these mortise mount into a cutout in the door to withstand vandalism. Other door hardware terms. Mortise lock tubular latch hardware parts. We are working to add more of our inventory online each week.

Includes all parts for replacement on an older door. Also known as passage handles these handles do not lock. You can see the bore hole that is 2 1 8 in diameter. N usually provided with a stop knob slide or snib to hold the bolt retracted and to deadlock the bolt when shot in the closed position even against the action of the key.

We have prepared several helpful resources for you to assist you in using antique door hardware with new and old doors and to help find the correct parts for you to repair your broken locks. We have an extensive collection of antique door locks and lock parts more than shown on our site. Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners.