Residential & Commercial Security - Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts - Loose knob on Segal deadbolt
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wheaty
11-28-05, 07:19 PM
Can this be tightened or is the lock on it's way out?? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
schiejr
11-29-05, 07:37 AM
Welcome to the forum, wheaty!
I am not sure how the Segals hold the thumbturn on. Some locks use a snap ring of some sort, others use a friction fit washer or some other method I have not seen.
Take the part off with the thumbturn and take a look. Locks using a clip/snap ring in a slot can show a lot of wear if the lock is old, if this is the case replace. The clip or a friction washer can work loose also, if this is the case try reseating them and see if it works better, if not replace.
Hopefully this will give you a starting point.
I am not sure how the Segals hold the thumbturn on. Some locks use a snap ring of some sort, others use a friction fit washer or some other method I have not seen.
Take the part off with the thumbturn and take a look. Locks using a clip/snap ring in a slot can show a lot of wear if the lock is old, if this is the case replace. The clip or a friction washer can work loose also, if this is the case try reseating them and see if it works better, if not replace.
Hopefully this will give you a starting point.
wheaty
11-29-05, 08:24 AM
Thanks! I took it off last night and it is still loose, so I'm off to the hardware store.