A spindle is a rod of metal, square in section, that is used to connect two door knobs together. It passes through the mortice latch or tubular lock (located within the door) and the two handles slot on either side of the door.14 mar 2019
How do you cut a door spindle?
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How do you fix a loose spindle on a door?
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What does a door spindle do?
What is a spindle? A spindle is a rod of metal, square in section, that is used to connect two door knobs together. It passes through the mortice latch or tubular lock (located within the door) and the two handles slot on either side of the door.14 mar 2019
How do you fix a spindle on a door?
- Open the door part way. ...
- Locate the small setscrews or hex bolts at the inner portion of each door knob. ...
- Pull out both sections of the broken spindle from the door lock. ...
- Fit one end of the new spindle fully into the square port at the inner end of a door knob.
How does a split spindle door lock work?
The split spindle allows door locks with in built split spindle mechanisms to operate. The spindle allows the external handle of the door to operate the lock mechanism, however it prevents the latch operating unless you use the door cylinder key.
How do you install a spindle on a door knob?
Holding the knob which is on the spindle, slip the spindle through one of the door plates and guide the spindle through the square hole in the door latch. Slide the other door plate onto the pro- truding spindle and screw the remaining knob onto the spindle, snugly to hold plates in place.