znut Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 i bought a french door from b/q at a stupid price (ex display) but it came with no keys and with it being locked i had to drill the lock open so i need advice from any window/door installers where can i buy a new lock set from ???? the type that runs the full height of the door with the latchers and roller pins. i only need the lock side so are they a standed fitting or do i need the "keep" side as a matching pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 could you not just replace the barrel ? or is it different. any pics ?. on my pvc french doors the barrel can just be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellraiser Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 i bought a french door from b/q at a stupid price (ex display) but it came with no keys and with it being locked i had to drill the lock open so i need advice from any window/door installers where can i buy a new lock set from ???? the type that runs the full height of the door with the latchers and roller pins. i only need the lock side so are they a standed fitting or do i need the "keep" side as a matching pair i would ask greg he is a locksmith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshowbob Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm a window fitter. You just need to replace the barrell, if you've drilled it, can you get a screwdriver in there & turn it to operate it? If so, turn it slightly off-centre, the barrell will then slide out once you've undone the retaining screw, which runs from the edge of the door into the lock barrell. If you still can't get the barrell to work after drilling it, remove the handles and attach a pair of molegrips to the 20mm or so thats sticking out of the door, and snap the barrell (very easy, they are very weak where the screw holds them in), then remove the barrell. If you've got any pics, put 'em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 could you not just replace the barrel ? or is it different. any pics ?. on my pvc french doors the barrel can just be replaced. no i had to lets say "persuade it firmily" to come out and damaged the lock itself :headvswal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshowbob Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 no i had to lets say "persuade it firmily" to come out and damaged the lock itself :headvswal lol, i can get u a lock for nowt, can just pinch one from the factory :x: Probably have to be both sides as the cams may not line up properley. Wherabouts are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm a window fitter. You just need to replace the barrell, if you've drilled it, can you get a screwdriver in there & turn it to operate it? If so, turn it slightly off-centre, the barrell will then slide out once you've undone the retaining screw, which runs from the edge of the door into the lock barrell. If you still can't get the barrell to work after drilling it, remove the handles and attach a pair of molegrips to the 20mm or so thats sticking out of the door, and snap the barrell (very easy, they are very weak where the screw holds them in), then remove the barrell. If you've got any pics, put 'em up. the problem was the doors where locked so could,nt get to the retaining screw thats why i had to fvk it up proper to get the door open and the whole locking mec is gone bad,its the type that has roller pins top and bottom plus the mortice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 lol, i can get u a lock for nowt, can just pinch one from the factory :x: Probably have to be both sides as the cams may not line up properley. Wherabouts are you? wirral near chester bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 pics in 5 mins, got to find my phone (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 pics of twisted item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 its a shame the locks damaged. i could have also got you a free barrel with keys :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshowbob Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Got a feeling our lock's not gonna fit that mate, ours are a lot 'chunkier' than that one, plus you'd probably have to modify the doors to accept it too, and as they look like woodgrain ones, they will have lots of metal inside them, i'll swag one from the factory tomorrow anyway and take some pics with some dimensions. Has the lock got a manufacturer's name on it, could try googling it, they may do replacements, can b&q help at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znut Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Got a feeling our lock's not gonna fit that mate, ours are a lot 'chunkier' than that one, plus you'd probably have to modify the doors to accept it too, and as they look like woodgrain ones, they will have lots of metal inside them, i'll swag one from the factory tomorrow anyway and take some pics with some dimensions. Has the lock got a manufacturer's name on it, could try googling it, they may do replacements, can b&q help at all? thanks for the help mate,ile try b&q tomorrow :) and thanks for all other replys guys :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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