How Do You Change A Mortise Lock Cylinder?
You will often find mortise locks in older houses. Sometimes you have to replace the mortise lock cylinder when you are in the process of restoring your home. Fortunately, the process is easier than you think. All it takes is a little time and patience. Step 1 Open the door on which you wish to change a mortise lock cylinder. You’ll find the cover plate that is over the mortise lock cylinder. Remove the two screws that keep the cover plate in place, and put them in a safe place. Check for the keyway’s position in the cylinder. On many mortise lock cylinders, the keyway is located at the bottom of the cylinder. Step 2 Take off the cover plate, and take out the screw that keeps the mortise lock cylinder in place. On some mortise lock cylinders, there may be more than one screw, especially if there is an inner and outer cylinder. Step 3 Remove the cylinder from the mortise lock by turning it counter-clockwise. Set it aside. Insert a new cylinder by turning it clockwise. Make sure you do n
