Door locks are designed primarily for functionality but in addition to providing security their appearance is a consideration.
Nipton opening hard lock door.
A dry graphite lubricant will lubricate the inside of the lock making it easier to unlock.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
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Assuming the door lock is hard to unlock with a key because it is dirty or gunked up inside and not damaged your best bet is to use a dry graphite.
Use the lubricant sparingly and remove any excess from exterior skin immediately.
See below for taking apart your door lock and getting it to work like new.
Dry powdered graphite will not cause any of the internal lock parts to stick as it is dry and will not attract dirt and dust.
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Grasp the doorknob with one hand and turn it to retract the latch.
Also lubricate the hinge pins periodically with household oil.
Insert the tip of your powdered graphite tube into the opening around the latch and inject a few.
While the door has a hard lock the terminal has an easy difficulty and also unlocks the door.
Grabbing this worn key will allow you to bypass a locked hard door left.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Be sure to grab the big book of science off mayor steyn s desk right.
Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Look at pictures of different door lock types to find models that match your style.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
Apply a little paraffin or grease to the striker pockets and a slight amount of household oil to the lock mechanisms to keep the locks operating smoothly.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Head up some stairs to the west to reach steyn s office.
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