Thin door spindles

[skye16]

Hi
I am replacing some old interior door handles that have broken. When I checked the spindles, they are only about 6mm square. Can you still buy this size?
Is it easier to just replace the old latch?
Thanks for any help
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[Tigercubrider]

https://www.metals4u.co.uk/mild-ste...MIraK5vLfR1AIV6L_tCh0xlwXLEAQYAiABEgIW8_D_BwE

 

[skye16]

Hi
Thanks for the reply.
I have been looking at door latches, as mine are very scruffy looking. What does 64mm or 75mm mean? My latch seem 70mm from the edge of the door to the middle of the square opening.
Thanks.

 

[Gerrydelasel]

What does 64mm or 75mm mean? My latch seem 70mm from the edge of the door to the middle of the square opening.
Thanks.

It refers to the full length of the latch. The distance to the spindle is called the backset. Sounds like yours are non standard so you may have to buy 76mm or 102mm latches and move the handles accordingly.
http://www.morehandles.co.uk/blog/tubular-latch-guide-choosing-right-latch

Overall Latch Size = Backset
64mm = 45mm
76mm=56mm
102mm = 82mm
127mm=107mm
152mm = 130mm

 

[JohnD]

I wonder if you have a European latch? What brand name or other markings can you see? Photos would be helpful.

It is probably not from one of the world's three most backward countries: Liberia, Myanmar and of course, the United States of America