Unsprung Door Knobs

[ebaxter]

Hi, Looking for some advice I am having a nightmare finding door knobs/handles that I really like. I had chosen a pewter door knob and when I finally chased them down and got them to the house my joiner took one look at them and sadi they are no good becuase they aren't sprung and a normal latch wouldn't return the knob.

I have since been to a few suppliers of doors and door hardware and tons of places sell unsprung door knobs, they are in fact generaqlly more expensive then sprung ones!

I have been told what I need is a heavily sprung latch and that this will be fine. My joiner has told me repeatedly he doesn't like door knobs and its much better to have a backplate.

Should I be listening to him or is he wanting an easier option to fit.

Advice most appreciated.

 

[Burnerman]

Normal handles do have their own spring to help keep the handle level, but your latches should have a spring too....why not give one of your pewter knobs a try?
John

 

[joinerjohn]

I'd get another joiner in. Your the customer. You want the knobs you have chosen. Sounds like he doesn't want the job mate.

 

[Jasonb]

Put a proper mortice latch in not a cheap tubular latch, may take longer to fix but it will have a better spring and last longer.

Something like this if the handle height falls within the mid rail, ignore the keyhole they us the same case for both locks & latches . Or if the knob is in the rail then this type will be better, just make sure you don't knock your knuckles on the door stop.

Jason