New Door Handle

[john10001]

I've got a really old inside door were the door handle broke and I need to get a new one. Do door handles come with different types of fittings or are they all standard? The metal bar I would need to screw a new handle onto seems to be about ¼" in size with a groove in it. It was a rubbish plasticy handle on that side of the door previously but that broke. The other side has a round brass handle so hopefully will replace with something similar to that. Do I just need to look for handles that go onto ¼" bars? I have put two photos of the bar below.

Thanks,

John

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• john10001
• 16 Mar 2010
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• john10001
• 16 Mar 2010
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[noseall]

Handle?

You sure it ain't a knob?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Do I just need to look for handles that go onto ¼" bars?

I'm intrigued to know what the other options may be!

 

[seasickstevie]

I'm intrigued to know what the other options may be!

Probably none!

 

[Burnerman]

Remove the remains of the broken knob by undoing the grub screw, which will pull the follower bar with it.
When you choose your new knob / handle make sure the follower bar is long enough to connect the two together...if its too short it may disengage, leaving the door effectively locked from one side.
John

 

[john10001]

Thanks guys! Yes it is a knob. I'm not too clued up with diy as I don't do enough of it that I should really. Yep pretty obvious I need a ¼" replacement - walked right into that one

Okay so handles are things that go up and down, and knobs are ones that twist or turn... just so I get that right. Can anyone recommend any websites to find some brass knobs on... without wanting to bring up anything explicit in the process... would you just try the usual... b&q, homebase, wicks, screwfix etc? Or is there any other places you recommend?

Cheers,
John

 

[seasickstevie]

http://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/prodList.asp?idCategory=32&gclid=CIve97frwKACFSJl4wod9AWYSA

http://www.distinctivedoors.co.uk/categories/39-handles-on-round-rose-stainless-steel

(and many more)

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Loads of knobs on this Forum!

 

[stormhardware]

http://www.stormhardware.co.uk/affinity-door-handle-range.html the door handles here will fit for your problem

 

[steve61]

Loads of knobs on this Forum!