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Former Cowgirl
Citizen
Username: Formercowgirl
Post Number: 128
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 2, 2006 - 10:28 pm: | 
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Our 1920s circa door has a busted original handle. It's the kind with a knob on the inside but a push down mechanism on the outside and the whole thing is connected (but broken!) We'd rather keep the door and replace the hardware but home depot doesn't carry the hardware. Any local hardware stores that do? |
dstel
Citizen
Username: Dstel
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, July 2, 2006 - 10:46 pm: |
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Cowgirl,
Try Lowes on Morris Ave. and Route 22 (Near Toys-R-Us)They carry a better selection than the Depot. You may need to try a locksmith, though that may get pricey. There are also a good num,ber of websites that carry old door hardware. Just Google what you are looking for.
dstel
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Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 12008
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 5:58 am: |
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I don't think any homecenter carries the old mortice locksets Cowgirl is talking about. A local locksmith might be able to repair the lockset, especially if he has been stockpiling parts. New mortice exterior locksets are pricey.
You can also fill the mortice in the door and use a regular lockset, although this is less than an ideal solution. |
mjh
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Username: Mjh
Post Number: 638
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 6:42 am: |
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http://www.rejuvenation.com/
They have them all........... |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 499
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 6:46 am: |
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or
www.recyclingthepast.com
they have some of the most beautiful door knobs...
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Josh Holtz
Citizen
Username: Jholtz
Post Number: 509
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 9:33 am: |
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I have bought all of my old door hardware through ebay. Go to antiques then to architectual & garden then to hardware. |
Darren Say Grrrrrrrr
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 466
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 9:48 am: |
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Here you go. I see them all the time in This Old House magazine.
http://www.vandykes.com/subcategory/20/
This should bring you directly into door hardware.
Or try:
http://houseofantiquehardware.com/
Good luck in your search! |
pmart
Citizen
Username: Pmart
Post Number: 176
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 10:12 am: |
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Moe's Hardware in Morristown. They have a showroom.
Try to go during the week. If you go on Saturdays, go very early if you want to speak with someone.
Moe Distributors 973-539-8200 55 Abbett Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960
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Spare_o
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Username: Spare_o
Post Number: 435
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 4:07 pm: |
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If you are so inclined you could visit Olde Good Things on 24th Street. They have gobs of this kind of stuff.
www.oldegoodthings.com
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Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 1276
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 12:50 am: |
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Former Cowgirl,
As another do-it-yourself-hole, I have the inside track on this.
Schneider's Hardware in West Orange. It's on Main Street. They WILL have what you need, and if they don't they'll get it, and if they can't get it, you don't need it.
It says so on the door.
J.B. |
Former Cowgirl
Citizen
Username: Formercowgirl
Post Number: 129
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 7:10 pm: |
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Thanks everyone. We ended up going to Schneider's who sent us to the locksmith down the street who sent us to their supplier in Bloomfield who had the right hardware but the mechanism on the replacement did not line up with our cylinders. Basically, the recomendation is to get one of these conversion kits that allows you to put a modern handle on the door. But they recommend professional installation.
Old homes...Has anyone used a conversion kit?
Jen |
Agrackle
Citizen
Username: Agrackle
Post Number: 51
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 12:26 pm: |
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Cowgirl:
Can you let me know who you use for installation? I've been meaning to get mine fixed/replaced for quite some time and have not been able to entice anyone to come out and take a look.
Thanks much. |
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