Skeleton Key Door Locks

Can be used for older doors.

Skeleton key door locks.

The skeleton keys can be used for older doors. Skeleton key door knob set defender security e 2496 mortise keyed lock set with glass knob perfect for replacing antique lock sets and more fits doors with 2 3 8 backset 4 2 out of 5 stars 799. Skeleton keys are bit and barrel keys used to open locks on fine furniture. 4 1 out of 5 stars 125.

But most of us think of the turn of the century variety that were popular in older homes. Skeleton key type mortise locks total items. These keys got their name because they re stripped down to their essential basic parts like a skeleton and not because they look like one although they kinda do right. These keys are brass plated.

For home and office use. 169 use default sorting order by price. Low to high price. If you feel the lever moving up and down but don t experience any resistance that may mean that the interior spring is broken.

There are three parts of a skeleton key. The lever sits on top of the deadbolt and moves up and down. Speaking of parts there are the 3 parts of any skeleton key. If that s the case you won t be able to pick the lock yourself.

Steel construction with a brass plated finish. A skeleton lock is made of two basic parts. All of our keys are reproductions of functional keys used on locks for antique furniture. Usually designed for older doors.

The diameter of the barrel and the cut and size of the bit are the most important items when matching a lock. A lever and a deadbolt. 2 keys with different blade styles included. The bow the barrel and the bit.