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What brand is the one you are replacing?

An old thread but....... What are you trying to do? The picture is of the frame keeps. If you're trying to change the lock then you want to be looking at the door, not the frame.

Could be the cam on the cylinder thats broke, or the mechanism - I'd lay bets on the cylinder. The cylinder will need to be destructively removed, but I'm not going to post details on how to do this - plenty of other sources available though if you search. A locksmith would have this removed...

Is that with just the thumbturn, or have you also tried the key from outside?

Looks like an ill fitted thumbturn Euro Cylinder. How is the lock broke ?

If the lock is on an external door, then it needs replacing with a BS rated model to meet insurance standards. This is likely to require some minor woodworking. The keep (the part that fits into the door frame) will also need changing.

No problem - pays to shop around :wink:

As mentioned above, Regent do a replacement cylinder, but the lock body and handle are no longer made. http://www.ukdoorlocks.co.uk/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1024 If you have a search around, you may find it even cheaper.

Check out your local Crown Decorating Centre at the beginning of next month :wink:

Normally I'd agree with you, but in the case of lost/missing keys - you don't know who has a key, so best to fit a new one with new keys. Note: These are only simple wafer locks, and very easy to defeat - so I'd also look at putting some additional security on the door bottom (garage...

Your local locksmith will be able to supply a keyed-alike set for you.

Re-use the plate - its probably held on by a split pin or clip. Take the old one out, measure the spindle length and screw centres - and order away.

Have you actually done this to a lock - to me it sounds like a great way to bugger one up. Keveljay has it spot on, and if there isn't a spare key, use a beefy paperclip (or similar) inserted ito the keyway to push the broken key outwards. Just make sure the "teeth" of the key are pointing...

A couple below that I've used for various customer projects. Hangersat Thedoorstop

The OP hasn't mentioned materials and finish - what the existing worktop and carcase are. Could be handmade, hardwood, needing bespoke manufacturing and finishing, then fitting, possibly hand painting - so until this is known the £1000 quote is difficult to comment upon.