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Fixing broken door handle

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  • Cornucopia
    Cornucopia Posts: 16,514 Forumite
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    edited 22 December 2016 at 11:33AM
    thelawnet wrote: »
    It seems like the dimensions are 73mm wide x94/95mm high.

    I can't seem to find any sort of lock approaching those dimensions.

    I imagine that the dimensions quoted are for the box only (not the front plate).

    I would take the old one into Screwfix, as I've always found them helpful in matching replacements.

    This shows the range available...

    http://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/door-locks-bolts/cat810226#category=cat810292

    Ideally, you'd match the overall dimensions, including the overhang of the front plate, the alignment of the protruding latching pieces, the position of the hole for the handles and the lock access.
  • thelawnet
    thelawnet Posts: 2,584 Forumite
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    Screwfix said 'we don't have anything like that, it's so thin'. (around 1cm/3/8".) a modern lock is double the thickness.
  • Rain_Shadow
    Rain_Shadow Posts: 1,798 Forumite
    Looks like you'll be buying a wider one and a set of chisels.
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