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heavy sprung mortice locks
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Might this do the trick? It says "suitable for sprung and unsprung door furniture" so could be a winner, unless I'm missing something... which is reasonably likely!
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/hampstead-architectural-bathroom-lock-78mm-case-57mm-backset-satin-stainless-steel-429669
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wallofbeans said:I only want to use actual antique door knobs if possible, rather than tradditonal style ones, and I don't think any old door knobs are sprung. I didn't realise that getting locks to work with them would be so complicated though!1
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BUFF said:wallofbeans said:I only want to use actual antique door knobs if possible, rather than tradditonal style ones, and I don't think any old door knobs are sprung. I didn't realise that getting locks to work with them would be so complicated though!
What do you make of the 'Hampstead' locks I link to above? Might be worth a try?0 -
wallofbeans said:.
What do you make of the 'Hampstead' locks I link to above? Might be worth a try?
https://www.carlislebrass.com/products/locks-and-latches/bathroom-locks/bathroom-lock-51164
Because it's a square case rather than having the corners angled you will have to do a little woodworking with a chisel (but it shouldn't be hard) .0
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