In this video i show you how to replace the lock on an rv door.
Take apart simple door lock.
The best lock for a wooden door is a lock that meets the requirement of bs3621 the type of lock fitted can be a night latch mortice deadlock or mortice sash lock.
You don t need a locksmith to replace a faulty lockset on an interior door.
Removing a cylinder door lock.
It can be a hobby as well as a practical skill.
If you have questions please ask.
Pull the two halves apart out of the hole in the door.
Locksmiths define lock picking as the manipulation of a lock s components to open a lock without a key.
Once this is removed a locksmith can re key this for you.
Door knobs can be a hassle especially when the lock is not functioning properly.
Pull the latch pieces on the inner and outer sides of the door to remove them.
You may need to slide the blade of a butter knife between the flanges and door panels to loosen them.
While the process is simple and can be mastered with practice lockpicking requires a great deal of patience.
You can re key a lock like a pro at a fraction of the cost.
Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob.
Many have had the experience of being stuck inside a bathroom or other space with a stubborn knob or being unable to lock the knob and preserve your privacy.
It s a simple job anyone can tackle in less than 15 minutes.
Taking a door knob apart may seem a bit intimidating but it is really quite simple.
Cylinder locks are extremely common but how to remove the cylinder is not quite as obvious as a knob door lock.
Re keying kits are available for most lock brands but they re not interchangeable.
This is the link to the rv door lock.
Since most homes have multiple doors with multiple locks re keying can get expensive.
For many novice do it yourselfers however the most difficult part is the first step.
A non tested night latch can be used for access but it must be supported with a tested lock so you would have two locks on the door.
To understand lock picking you first have to know how locks and keys work.
Removing the cylinder from a door lock is a simple way of keeping the lock handle that you have while changing the cylinder lock inside of it.