5 lever mortice sashlock

[jackster]

Hello,

I am having problems with the lock on the front door, it is a 5 lever mortice sashlock. It is becoming more and more difficult to lock and unlock, I have 3 keys and one particular key will open the door from both sides but will only lock the door from one side!


Sometimes it takes lots of jiggling with the key to get the door to lock or unlock.

If I remove the lock is it possible to take it apart and service/clean inside or is it best to purchase a new lock? I have tried oiling it with some WD40 but with no success.

Thanks

[Gadget]

For the sake of about £15, it's probably easier to buy a new one!!

[Stoday]

If WD40 dosn't work, you'll have to take the lock to a locksmith or replace it.

When you oiled it, did you take the side plate off so you could clean and oil its insides properly? Just squirting oil in the keyhole won't work.

[jackster]

Hi, I just squirted some oil in the keyhole.

I am due to replace it asap, not sure if it is a 2.5 inch or 3 inch, so will probably get one of each from the ironmongers, then take back the one that I do not use!

Thanks for the replies

[tim'll fix it]

Hi, I just squirted some oil in the keyhole.

I am due to replace it asap, not sure if it is a 2.5 inch or 3 inch, so will probably get one of each from the ironmongers, then take back the one that I do not use!

Thanks for the replies

take the lock out of the rebate and measure the depth it will tell you if it is 2 1/2" or 3", or measure the distance from the door edge to the key hole, which will tell you what type, if it is about 44mm then it is a 2 1/2" (I think).

[-dj-]

replace it asap, if that lock gets jammed in the locked position it will cost you deer.

[jackster]

Thanks for the good advice, I am due to replace it this afternoon as my friend had a spare one in his shed

Thanks again

[Wood Magnet]

So how did you get on jackster.

[jackster]

So how did you get on jackster.

Took me a little longer than anticipated as the new lock was slightly thicker then the old one and the face plate was also thicker. After a few minutes ( about 45 ) with the wood chisels and hammer it fit perfectly

As mentioned in previous posts it could of cost me dearly if it had siezed shut

I'm was thinking of getting a joiner from here -

Carpenter nottingham

[dirtydeeds]

For about £25 you buy a new set of levers, rather than a new 5 lever lock at £50 (its called going to a proper locksmith)

split the lock body, change the levers, job done

I earned £90 three weeks ago doing it, i paid for additional keys and a follower as well in the figure

knowledge is how to make money

[Gadget]

For about £25 you buy a new set of levers, rather than a new 5 lever lock at £50 (its called going to a proper locksmith)

split the lock body, change the levers, job done

I earned £90 three weeks ago doing it, i paid for additional keys and a follower as well in the figure

knowledge is how to make money

£50 for a 5 lever lock!!.....where from, Harrods?........I get ERA 5 lever for £15-£20 at my local merchant!!

[dirtydeeds]

REAL LOCKS cost real money

£50 isnt even expensive, if you want a banham 5 lever that will cost you around £180 with about 10% off for trade and thats before you fit it

[Gadget]

My local merchant do the Chubb 5 lever sashlock for less than 30 quid!!

[dirtydeeds]

agreed the STANDARD you are talking about costs the money you quote

not the model ive got to sort out, the back order date is 3 weeks

(we all know that means 4 weeks at least)