Which replacement spring for door lock?

xxdeebeexx

xxdeebeexx

Hi I am looking for a replacement spring for the 1930's door lock.


It look s like this

xxdeebeexx

Do you think that the bottom spring on this page might do?
http://www.johnstonestools.co.uk/acatalog/Lock_Springs.html


tia


dx

Crinkmeister

Certainly worth a go, I'd say.

27col

It would never have occurred to me that I might be able to get a replacement spring for any lock. Let alone one of that age. You live and learn.

xxdeebeexx

27col wrote: »

It would never have occurred to me that I might be able to get a replacement spring for any lock. Let alone one of that age. You live and learn.

Ah, I'm not sure if you can any more.
I remember my mum replacing the springs when I was little.


I should imagine that I need some old, dusty iron mongers / hardware shop. I doubt that they still make them.


I was just wondering if anyone had some knowledge of something similar that might do the trick.
I would rather replace the spring than the entire lock.


dx

Crinkmeister

Are the springs not available from the link you posted?

xxdeebeexx

Crinkmeister wrote: »

Are the springs not available from the link you posted?

Yes, I believe they are - they 're not a perfect match though.


One of the 'legs' is much longer than I need.
it might be that it will sit in the lock without any problems, it might need to be cut.
I have no idea if it's possible to cut this type of metal.


Naturally, I would like the exact ones if possible.


dx

Crinkmeister

It will be spring steel, so not easily cut