Pringle~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm trying to find a door knob that fits an old door at my grandad's. The local Home Depot and Lowe's haven't a clue. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylawyer~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Need a better picture and some dimensions. I can't tell what that is at all from the look we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Need a better picture and some dimensions. I can't tell what that is at all from the look we have here. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) measure from the roor edge to the center of the hole, that will give you the back set measurement. Should be a standard back set, 2 sizes are most popular. the hole looks standard so if it is, and also a interior door. Should not be a problem at all. That pic looks like the jam. and not the door it self. Edited May 7, 2012 by Athlon64~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringle~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) The key here is that there are three holes in the face of the door instead of one large one as I am familiar with. And, yes, it's an interior door to a bathroom. Edited May 7, 2012 by Tyler~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Aren't the two smaller holes just the fixing holes for the fascia plate? Don't know much about US hardware but almost all European hardware has these to mount onto the frame with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm on the same page as Watchy. I've seen that pattern often, just usually not that large of mounting holes. Picture might just make them look bigger, though. What happened to the knob that was there to start with? - JHunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Well then measure from the door edge to the center of the hole to get your back set and head to the home improvment store to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringle~SPARTA~ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Aren't the two smaller holes just the fixing holes for the fascia plate? You're right. Those two holes are for the screws that hold the two pieces together. The problem here is that all of the knobs I've run across so far have metal bits around the assembly that make it impossible to fit. They're designed for a single, large hole meant to accept the whole thing. I'm on the same page as Watchy. I've seen that pattern often, just usually not that large of mounting holes. Picture might just make them look bigger, though. What happened to the knob that was there to start with? Attempted to replace it because my dog got locked in because the knob wouldn't turn the latch (how it did so to lock the door in first place is beyond me...). The whole thing fell apart in my hand when I removed it. So, unfortunately, it's not going back on the door. And, yes, those holes are a bit larger than they were originally. Dry, brittle wood + violent manhandling expanded them a bit. I'll keep looking... surely someone's got something that'll fit. Thanks, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel~Sparta~ Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) I think the problem is that Mirror... it makes my ass look FAT... please remove it and start a new thread Edited May 8, 2012 by Steel~Sparta~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I think the problem is that Mirror... it makes my ass look FAT... please remove it and start a new thread Dude, it's not the mirror, it's your ass that makes your ass look fat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylawyer~SPARTA~ Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ty, If the setback distance from the center of the main hole to the edge of door is standard, then draw a circle around the main hole a diameter equal to about 1/8" beyond each small hole. After drawing circle use jigsaw (rent one if you have to) or small hand coping saw and saw the hole larger (make one big hole for the doorset), then use a standard door handle set. P.S. Don't break the mirror or you may have the same bad luck Steel had and get a large ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringle~SPARTA~ Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ty, If the setback distance from the center of the main hole to the edge of door is standard, then draw a circle around the main hole a diameter equal to about 1/8" beyond each small hole. After drawing circle use jigsaw (rent one if you have to) or small hand coping saw and saw the hole larger (make one big hole for the doorset), then use a standard door handle set. P.S. Don't break the mirror or you may have the same bad luck Steel had and get a large ass. I thought about this, actually. But, the wood is so dry and brittle, I'm afraid I'll split it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I think lowes or home depot have a good lock installing kitt, it comes with a jigg that locks in place on the door, and comes with 2 hole saws so one can install a lock set in a door with no door knob holes at all. You can get that kitt and use it to locate and redrill the holes to regular size to accpet a regular lock set. check into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylawyer~SPARTA~ Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Good Idea Athlon, I didn't think about that forgot all about those jiggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Tyler, here might be some usefull info for you. http://www.ehow.com/...r-lock-set.html More and better http://www.kwikset.com/Customer-Support/How-To-Center/Installation.aspx Edited May 10, 2012 by Athlon64~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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