Replacement Skeleton Key For Old 1930s Door Lock

If not look for a bit key blank that s a close fit and follow the steps shown here to cut the key so that it operates the lock.

Replacement skeleton key for old 1930s door lock.

Bringing an old lock back to life. Brass antique brass hollow barrel skeleton key set reproduction for grandfather clock doors cabinet doors dresser drawers desk vintage old furniture ky 2 ky 2ab 4 0 out of 5 stars 33 15 95 15. It s a simple job with a nice reward. According to the old house guru i spoke to there are 3 skeleton keys that account for about 90 of interior door locks no such luck with exterior locks btw.

We recently purchased a 100 year old home in philadelphia and there are dozens of doors bedrooms closets cabinets with skeleton key locks. 10 off orders 100 299 99 15 off orders 300 599 99 20 off orders 600 covid 19 hours of operation. Step 1 remove the lock photo by. Toh senior technical editor mark powers had this bit key made to get his old door locks working again.

In fact many old locks were built for pure decoration and can be easily bypassed even without a skeleton key. When using this as a replacement lock it is important to measure existing cutouts on your door including the backset face plate and mortise pocket. At antiquekeys net we sell a variety of old antique and vintage keys arranged by the name of the company that made the lock and then by the key code. Fortunately most american and western european pieces made from the 18th through the early 20th centuries are fairly simple to work with.

Having keys for some of these doors would be handy but i have no idea where to start other than calling a locksmith. M f 9 00 am to 3 00 pm cst. We also sell matching windsor parts so you can create your own door set. Of course there are no keys just locks.

You may even be able to gain access easily using only common household items. Find replacement locks and keys and other reproduction hardware for antique furniture restoration. This set comes complete with two brass skeleton keys and is reversible for left or right hand doors. Essentially they are master keys for old homes.