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Getting Handles and Mortice Locks fitted

  • 11-06-2019 11:55AM
    #1
    choicer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭


    I know this is the DIY forum, but wasn't sure where to put it.

    We need to get three internal handles changed from just handles to handles with mortice locks (see attachment - change handle on the right to something like the one on the left).

    I don't have the necessary tools so wondering if anyone has any recommendations of someone around the Dublin13 area (or Dublin-based company) that can do it?


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  • #2
    jmBuildExt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jmBuildExt


    Don't know anyone specifically .... any carpenter will be able to do it - Id even go as far as saying a good handy man, if you cant find a carpenter.

    If you do DIY it, ive done it a good few times.... well I've installed locks/handles in new doors.

    You need to make sure the new lock enclosure is at least as wide as the old one.
    Measure it up, mark it out, making sure your new handle will finish up at same point as old handle so you can use existing holes.
    All you need is a hammer and a chisel (sharp one), preferably the same width as the hole, but definitely not bigger than the width of the hole.
    I've done it with hammer and chisel only... but i got a tip on here to use an "auger" drill bit to drill out most of the material and tidy up the hole with the chisel. It ate through the door! ...in a good way. But you have to be careful, it can runaway with itself!


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