Replacing Skeleton Key Door Locks

Skeleton door knobs are a whole lot different from door knobs you see today.

Replacing skeleton key door locks.

Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s 4 0 out of 5 stars 126 17 99 17. 4 2 out of 5 stars 11. When a skeleton key goes missing hopefully it isn t when there is a door that needs to be unlocked right now. First look at your lock to determine whether or not it has a pin showing in the keyhole.

Ky 14 nickel plated replacement skeleton key hollow barrel antique cabinet dresser grandfather clock door vintage old furniture. If your lock does not have a pin showing select one of our solid shank keys with a bit size closest to the size of your keyhole. Posted by captain science at 11 13 am on may 3 2008. The vintage or antique style hardware.

According to the old house guru i spoke to there are 3 skeleton keys that account for about 90 of interior door locks no such luck with exterior locks btw. The reason we call them skeleton key type locks is because they use that old fashioned skeleton keys you see on older homes. How to measure skeleton keys fitting a replacement key to a lock is a relatively simple process. Prime line e 2497 mortise keyed lock set with glass knob perfect for replacing antique lock sets and more fits doors with 2 3 8 backset 4 2 out of 5 stars 799 24 20 24.

Solid brass skeleton key w double notched bit for house doors with mortise locks ky 30 1 4 2 out of 5 stars 153. Essentially they are master keys for old homes. Remove the new door knob that will replace one of the skeleton key locks from the package. How to replace a skeleton key for an old door.

Make offer antique corbin mortise door lock use skeleton key. We have an old house too and a few years back the truevalue hardware down the street had 2 packs of skeleton type keys two different styles that both worked in all our locks. Antique copper hollow barrel skeleton key for cabinet doors dresser drawers new. Insert the door latch through the hole in the side of the door and follow with the plate and screw in place.

How to find a skeleton key for your old lock. Place both door knobs on the door and insert the screw and tighten them by hand then tighten them further with a screwdriver. But what can go wrong will go wrong it s a genuine possibility especially since the skeleton key is likely to go missing long before it s wanted and when it s needed it won t be anywhere around. It requires special door preparation to fit what s called the mortise box for the door knobs to attach to.