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  1. danncus

    can't open my door

    See if a local locksmith can give you a quote before giving up on your door! There could be a simple solution, the first thing is to get the door to open, and then evaluate what has failed. Tilt & turn windows are very complicated, but can be repaired and adjusted for less that the cost of a...
  2. danncus

    Lost Key

    What area are you in? if you need a locksmith the Manchester area locksmith in Manchester or to find a licensed locksmith the Master Locksmiths Association is always a good bet nationally www.locksmiths.co.uk there is alot of info on the internet regarding the removal of euro cylinders...
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    French door lock will only open/lock from the outside.

    Check all keys. Is the key an original key or a copy? Does the key go all the way in? is there a makers name on the key?
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    Unlocking a locked door ...

    Hi, It can be possible to open the door yourself, you don't say what the door is made from. Can you post a photo? Also consider what you will do when the door is opened, It's highly likely there is something broken. how will you re secure/repair the door?! do some research BEFORE you...
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  11. danncus

    Curved door not latching on plate

    :? That's never going to be very good! I would suggest replacing the door. have it fitted and planed to size and then remove it. paint ALL surfaces (top and bottom, all edges and behind the hinges) let it dry and refit..
  12. danncus

    Replacement Fixing Screws for Yale Lock

    Find a local engineers' merchant. from memory, they are M4 x 6mm countersunk.
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    DOOR LOCKS JAMMED

    Stapletons in Worksop are good
  14. danncus

    DOOR LOCKS JAMMED

    Hi maggie We use a selection of specialist tools and techniques. Every job is different and knowledge and expierence is normally required.
  15. danncus

    DOOR LOCKS JAMMED

    Hijack, what hijack? ? :o
  16. danncus

    DOOR LOCKS JAMMED

    To open the door is where you need the skills of a locksmith! I'm afraid thats the rub!
  17. danncus

    Locks for French doors

    if was my door, I would leave the top alone if both bolts work, and fit a pair of universal bolts to the bottom
  18. danncus

    Locks for French doors

    "why?" two reasons when drilling into the threshold the hole soon gets moisture & dirt in and rots. the moisture the travels up into the rack and seizes the lock, which then breaks in the locked position.
  19. danncus

    Locks for French doors

    I would advise against mortice rack bolts on bottom (shooting vertically down) on an external door. Universal locking bolts already mentioned are an easy solution top and bottom of both leaves, but are not pretty.. MLA ABI Insurance Guidelines for locks...
  20. danncus

    DOOR LOCKS JAMMED

    I sounds to me either the main gear main gearbox or the lower hook gearbox has stripped a gear. there is no easy/cheap remedy for this. :? beat to get a few quotes from reputable locksmith company - MLA (Master Locksmiths Association) are normally a good bet for quality. there are a lot...
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