Bathroom door mortice lock problem

[OldSkoolRS]

I've got a worn latch on my bathroom door lock and have tried to find a straight swap replacement. I worked out what all the dimensions that are listed on various lock websites, but can't seem to find one that relates to my problem: The relative distance between the bottom (or top) of the plate to the latch and lock.

I even bought the same make 'ERA' lock which shows the same back stop distance and other dimensions, but as the picture below shows they don't line up. We have nice Oak doors that I don't want to butcher in order to fit a new lock, so I'm hoping I can find a suitable replacement without ordering tens of locks hoping one turns up that will fit.



The bottom one in this photo is the original one (the 'new' one above arrived slightly bent )

[Magic919]

I can see listings for both types. This one is more like your old one https://www.topclasscarpentry.com/product/13776--6...

[OldSkoolRS]

Thanks; it does indeed look near identical to my original one, but the page says 'image for illustrative purposes only'. I could just end up paying 3x the price of the Amazon supplied one for the same part unless I can work out what specification/measurement it is that I need to confirm.

I'd like to fit a better quality one as I've never been happy with the mechanism's action anyway, but perhaps that won't be possible.

[Magic919]

The key (sorry) bit is that the handle and latch are not in line with each other. Hopefully they can confirm that before you buy.

[jas xjr]

would it be possible to dismantle the new lock and swop the latch over ?

[wolfracesonic]

jas xjr said:

would it be possible to dismantle the new lock and swop the latch over ?

This is worth trying, it's usually only the spring that gets a bit tired. If it's the same brand it could well share the same gubbins inside: Just be careful if you do open them up, they sometimes go off like hand grenade, sending bits everywhere Have you got an old fashioned ironmongers/locksmiths locally? They might be able to help better than some online place.

[OldSkoolRS]

I looked at swapping the bits over, but the case is sort of 'crimped' together so would have to grind off the ends of the 'crimps'. I also wondered about the possibility of the 'hand grenade' scenario.

I think the local Ironmonger idea is probably the best, at least the lock I bought matches the upstairs bathroom door (fitted later) so I can keep it as a spare.

[Piersman2]

And there was me thinking this would be a thread about Oscar Pistorious!

[OldSkoolRS]

Piersman2 said:

And there was me thinking this would be a thread about Oscar Pistorious!

Probably best to avoid as I wouldn't have a leg to stand on...

[wolfracesonic]

OldSkoolRS said:

Probably best to avoid as I wouldn't have a leg Legge to stand on...