Dysfunctional vintage doorknobs
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Jan 21, 2013You are going to have to pull it & see what the issue might be, it could be as simple as reallinging / tightining a screw or you might have to find a replacment piece like a shaft or spring In the future, when one starts going a little hinky, a quick check, cleaning & spritz of graphite powder can help prevent any issuesHelpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jan 21, 2013lots of times the issue with those older door lock sets is the handle/knob not being properly fastened to the square rod that has threads on it. As you turn the knob it screws itself on and off until it eventually turns the hardware within the door itself. If you cannot tighten the knob using the screw on the handle, you may need to replace the lock set within the door. Here is one site that sells the hardware most likely found in you door. http://www.directdoorhardware.com/Antique_Hardware.htmHelpful Reply
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David Ogden on Feb 08, 2015This happens with time the wood swells with the conditions of the air sometimes a file will do. File the openings were the latch goes into the door jam make it a little wider this might work. Also take apart the handle assembly and apply wd40 it might helpHelpful Reply
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