The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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RonSwanson said:
The other way, worth a try, is to turn the key into the locked position, and at the same time try to move the tongue using a small lever, whilst turning the key towards the unlock position.
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I hear what you're saying and it's worth a try but that piece of metal seems loose i.e. not attached to anything. Rubbish lock :mad:
 
maumau said:
I hear what you're saying and it's worth a try but that piece of metal seems loose i.e. not attached to anything. Rubbish lock :mad:
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That's why you need to turn the key into the lock position, and be wiggling the tongue while turning towards unlock, so that the forks can grab it. Sometimes the inertia of the tongue takes it out of reach.
 
RonSwanson said:
That's why you need to turn the key into the lock position, and be wiggling the tongue while turning towards unlock, so that the forks can grab it. Sometimes the inertia of the tongue takes it out of reach.
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Will give it a go, I didn't understand about it's insides.
 
maumau said:
Hi guys, this lock to an upstairs storeroom was put in 3 years ago and has broken. The key turns but the lock (the piece showing at the bottom between the door and the wall) doesn't move. No resistance, nothing.

Any idea how to fix it please?
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Try different keys in that lock, the levers might just be stuck in the top position. If the tension bar and levers are not held in place anymore by a plate and a spring then go and get a grinder or saw blade. If you have access to the hinges you can try to knock them out with a hammer and pin and remove the entire door.

If you have a blood pressure monitor which pumps up you can try to shim it between frame and door and pump it enough for the bolt to move passed the frame
 
The_Mowgs said:
Try different keys in that lock, the levers might just be stuck in the top position. If the tension bar and levers are not held in place anymore by a plate and a spring then go and get a grinder or saw blade. If you have access to the hinges you can try to knock them out with a hammer and pin and remove the entire door.
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Yeah, the hinges should be accessible since the door seems to open towards the camera..

Knock out the hinge pins.. less messy than grinder dust and sparks flying everywhere..
 
The_Mowgs said:
Try different keys in that lock, the levers might just be stuck in the top position. If the tension bar and levers are not held in place anymore by a plate and a spring then go and get a grinder or saw blade. If you have access to the hinges you can try to knock them out with a hammer and pin and remove the entire door.

If you have a blood pressure monitor which pumps up you can try to shim it between frame and door and pump it enough for the bolt to move passed the frame
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I like your thinking on the hinges, at least someone gets the satisfaction of hitting something.

BP monitor cuff would be too large IMHO, but also good thinking, could be substituted with a balloon and a hand pump.
 
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WAslayer said:
Yeah, the hinges should be accessible since the door seems to open towards the camera..

Knock out the hinge pins.. less messy than grinder dust and sparks flying everywhere..
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Really? The hinges bolts are accessible, do they knock down or up?

Also @The_Mowgs, that could work, there's already quite a big gap. Hmmm, who to borrow blood- pressure monitor from?....

EDIT: scratch that it seems the blood pressure monitor would be too big. Squeezing something into the gap sound good though.

ANOTHER EDIT: if those bolts go down there isn't enough room to hammer from the floor up.
 
maumau said:
Really? The hinges bolts are accessible, do they knock down or up?

Also @The_Mowgs, that could work, there's already quite a big gap. Hmmm, who to borrow blood- pressure monitor from?....

EDIT: scratch that it seems the blood pressure monitor would be too big.
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Use a rivet punch
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or a large nail to hit the hinge pins out, from the bottom upwards.
 
maumau said:
Really? The hinges bolts are accessible, do they knock down or up?

Also @The_Mowgs, that could work, there's already quite a big gap. Hmmm, who to borrow blood- pressure monitor from?....

EDIT: scratch that it seems the blood pressure monitor would be too big.
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You need something like a screwdriver to knock the pin out.. screwdriver with a shaft smaller than the the pin but, not so small it bends from the hammer impact..
 
maumau said:
Really? The hinges bolts are accessible, do they knock down or up?

Also @The_Mowgs, that could work, there's already quite a big gap. Hmmm, who to borrow blood- pressure monitor from?....

EDIT: scratch that it seems the blood pressure monitor would be too big. Squeezing something into the gap sound good though.

ANOTHER EDIT: if those bolts go down there isn't enough room to hammer from the floor up.
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Turn the hammer sideways, you should not have to use too much force to get it moving. Spray some Q20 on it. Once its out enough take pliers and pull up, careful to not hit yourself in the face
 
The_Mowgs said:
Turn the hammer sideways, you should not have to use too much force to get it moving. Spray some Q20 on it. Once its out enough take pliers and pull up, careful to not hit yourself in the face
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Ahhh, what a good idea. That's why I ask you guys for advice.

Haha, :ROFL: would probably hit myself, thanks for the warning.
 
The_Mowgs said:
Turn the hammer sideways, you should not have to use too much force to get it moving. Spray some Q20 SpookPis on it. Once its out enough take pliers and pull up, careful to not hit yourself in the face
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FTFY

Also, instead of pliers, use a vicegrip on the end and hammer it upwards with the moering tool.
 
Hahaha LOL at Spookpis where do you guys come up with these words?

Not even going to Google that :laugh:
 
brushed up on my welding skills a little today cutting and adjusting a gate bracket. still got a long way to go in terms of doing a good job but it came out pretty ok and feels strong.

anyone have any (stick) welding tips?
 
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