Hello everyone!
I've read a number of jammed mortice lock threads on here, and i'm interested in what you think may be my problem.. I'll explain what happenned.
First, the lock is a Legge 5 lever with curtain - not sure of any more details besides that. It came with the "Tyne Aluminium Back Door Set" from wickes - with 2 keys (not 3 keys - so i'm not sure if it's a Legge BS one or not).
It was, at this time of year, somewhat hard to lock, but was fine in the summer (i need to dremel the bit that the bolt goes in a bit i reckon). It had been getting increasingly hard to lock and open, and then since boxing day, i haven't been able to open it at all. The key will turn about 135 degrees or so, at which point there is a slight spring - though the curtain will rotate exactly the same amount, seemingly with the same spring whether there is a key in or not.
I'm hoping that it's just to do with the weather. I don't really need to open it anytime too soon, but it would be handy if i could, and if there is anything that i can try now to open it so i can get dremeling, could anyone let me know?
Thanks if anyone can help!
I've read a number of jammed mortice lock threads on here, and i'm interested in what you think may be my problem.. I'll explain what happenned.
First, the lock is a Legge 5 lever with curtain - not sure of any more details besides that. It came with the "Tyne Aluminium Back Door Set" from wickes - with 2 keys (not 3 keys - so i'm not sure if it's a Legge BS one or not).
It was, at this time of year, somewhat hard to lock, but was fine in the summer (i need to dremel the bit that the bolt goes in a bit i reckon). It had been getting increasingly hard to lock and open, and then since boxing day, i haven't been able to open it at all. The key will turn about 135 degrees or so, at which point there is a slight spring - though the curtain will rotate exactly the same amount, seemingly with the same spring whether there is a key in or not.
I'm hoping that it's just to do with the weather. I don't really need to open it anytime too soon, but it would be handy if i could, and if there is anything that i can try now to open it so i can get dremeling, could anyone let me know?
Thanks if anyone can help!