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Posted by Aaron Fude on August 7, 2007, 12:31 pm
Hi,
I have a door with stationary glass where the wooden part is just 2
1/4" wide and it is not wide enough for the standard door knobs that
are sold. Where could I look for a door knob (dummy or pass through)
with a smaller backplate - something in the range of 1 3/4"? I have
found nothing on ebay or craigslist or online.
Thanks a lot in advance,
Aaron Fude
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Posted by Eric in North TX on August 7, 2007, 1:01 pm
When I built my Atrium type door, I hit the same problem. I went to
the local locksmith
and she ordered me a solid brass one out of California with lever
handles and a very small footprint.
Today with the internet, I could probably avoid the mark-up (that was
in the '80s).
here is one; http://www.swisco.com/page/SI/PROD/patio-glass-handles-locks/82-400
Making the mortise was a challenge, but a router made light work of
it.
> Hi,
>
> I have a door with stationary glass where the wooden part is just 2
> 1/4" wide and it is not wide enough for the standard door knobs that
> are sold. Where could I look for a door knob (dummy or pass through)
> with a smaller backplate - something in the range of 1 3/4"? I have
> found nothing on ebay or craigslist or online.
>
> Thanks a lot in advance,
>
> Aaron Fude
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Posted by mm on August 7, 2007, 4:36 pm
wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I have a door with stationary glass where the wooden part is just 2
>1/4" wide and it is not wide enough for the standard door knobs that
>are sold. Where could I look for a door knob (dummy or pass through)
>with a smaller backplate - something in the range of 1 3/4"? I have
>found nothing on ebay or craigslist or online.
>
>Thanks a lot in advance,
>
>Aaron Fude
There was a place in NYC in the east 50's called "Just Knobs", and
that is all they sold. Even then I didn't find exactly what I wanted
for my big wood desk. If they're still around, they might be online.
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on August 8, 2007, 8:52 am
Most lock manufacturers have adaptor kits for 2 1/4 inch thick
doors.
What's a backplate? Is that the metal that goes around the inner
door knob? 21 years a locksmith, and I've not heard that term.
--
Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.
: Hi,
:
: I have a door with stationary glass where the wooden part is
just 2
: 1/4" wide and it is not wide enough for the standard door knobs
that
: are sold. Where could I look for a door knob (dummy or pass
through)
: with a smaller backplate - something in the range of 1 3/4"? I
have
: found nothing on ebay or craigslist or online.
:
: Thanks a lot in advance,
:
: Aaron Fude
:
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Posted by N8N on August 8, 2007, 9:39 am
> Hi,
>
> I have a door with stationary glass where the wooden part is just 2
> 1/4" wide and it is not wide enough for the standard door knobs that
> are sold. Where could I look for a door knob (dummy or pass through)
> with a smaller backplate - something in the range of 1 3/4"? I have
> found nothing on ebay or craigslist or online.
>
> Thanks a lot in advance,
>
> Aaron Fude
sounds like you need an older style door knob/latch assembly with
separate knobs, latches, and escutcheons (the part that you are
referring to as a "backplate" is actually called an "escutcheon" or
"rosette.") My local hardware store actually sells the parts,
although you may not find 'em at your local Big Box. I'd stick with a
tubular latch as a mortise latch is a lot of work for little payoff
unless you are restoring a vintage house and everything has to be
period correct.
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