Bit of DIY help required

Godsdog · Feb 12, 2017

son just moved into his new flat and wants to change the euro lock on the entrance door for obvious reasons,now ive changed them before but never come across one that has no obvious retaining screw to hold the euro lock in place.has anyone seen similar and how do you release the bloody thing so it can be slid out.your help would be most appreciated:thumb:

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Bigjas · Feb 12, 2017

Have you tried removing the two visible screws in the picture to see if they are holding a decorative faceplate that is hiding the machine screw that holds the cylinder in place?

Godsdog · Feb 12, 2017

this is the standard lock looking at it from the edge of the door and the 3rd screw down is the retaining screw for the euro lock in the other picture in the opening post is the door edge on my sons flat with what looks like two studs instead of the retaining screw

Godsdog · Feb 12, 2017

Bigjas said:
Have you tried removing the two visible screws in the picture to see if they are holding a decorative faceplate that is hiding the machine screw that holds the cylinder in place?

nope im loathe to mess until I have a grasp on the arrangement just in case

Clint · Feb 12, 2017

I recon bigjas is on the money...I replaced the lock on my old patio door and this was the access point...if unsure just undo them and gently pull the face plate off keeping it aligned.

Cheers

Clint

Bigcol49 · Feb 12, 2017

Hi!
It does look like a decorative faceplate, as Bigjas suggests.

Dutto · Feb 12, 2017

It looks be one of these ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Door-Har...F8&qid=1486939059&sr=8-40&keywords=door+locks

Check the measurements and if I'm correct, Google ...

HS2851 35/92 Single Spindle Old Type Door Lock exploded view

... and you will find a photograph of a similar lock that shows the retaining screw being behind the facing plate.

Hope this helps. :thumb:

Chippy_Tea · Feb 13, 2017

I joined a DIY forum when i had a similar problem with our front door lock - http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/

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Godsdog · Feb 13, 2017

Bigcol49 said:
Hi!
It does look like a decorative faceplate, as Bigjas suggests.

So, its just a decorative face plate covering the release screw,does the two screws hold the lock in place though as well? as I don't want the whole shooting match tumbling out in my hands:thumb:

Hone_Brew · Feb 13, 2017

Recommend Avocet ABS. Quite pricey but Snap proof. It's alarming how quick a scumbag can gain entry with "normal" lock. 30 secs with a pair on mole grips!!!!
Grrrr...... Scum Bags!!!!

Bigcol49 · Feb 13, 2017

Godsdog said:
So, its just a decorative face plate covering the release screw,does the two screws hold the lock in place though as well? as I don't want the whole shooting match tumbling out in my hands:thumb:

Hi!
My experience of sashlocks is a great tugging and pulling to get them out, rather than them tumbling out.
If there is a faceplate, unscrewing the two screws that are showing will reveal two more screws holding the lock into the door.
If the two screws are actually holding the lock into the door, taking them out will simply allow the lock to be released.
The lock will not move until the handles and the spindle are removed. Nothing's going to spring out at you.
Try this; https://www.safe.co.uk/safezone/2014/10/video-how-to-replace-a-sashlock/
Colin

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