YOW500 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 During the course of a recent restoration I found it difficult to find the door lock mechanism. The item is not available from the usual commercial companies. So, I decided to produce a small number from scratch. I did a CAD drawing of the individual parts, these were then 3D printed to check the detail. The small production run is made up of laser cut and die cast parts, commercially available pinch bolt, clevis pin, and fasteners. The spring is a close copy of the original sourced from a well known Bristol supplier. Please check my classified ad if you are looking for a door lock mechanism. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 That looks nice - well done Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Excellent Russell ~ Very well done that man. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Another excellent bit of research and fabrication to create an NLA part. Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 That’s very nice Russell. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I used to have one of those! Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hi All I know Russell personally, also live close enough to him to have seen these parts first hand. They are exceptionally accurate, very good quality reproduction parts, which were copied from original Stanpart items. I have checked, and you cannot buy the linkages new anywhere, which was a surprise to me. Saying that, the parts (as usual) are far more complicated than they first appear, especially the lever with the spindle insert, which may possibly have been too expensive for other companies to replicate commercially. Anyway Russell, well done for managing to do it. I know it wasn't a simple or cheap thing to do. Cheers, Simon (Westlake) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias2012! Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hi Russell Excellent job! I am looking for the round clamps retaing the square bar. Did you also fabricate that? Cheers Mat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john minchin Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) Mat, I drilled a hole through the square bar and used a split pin. By packing the distance between the split pin and the lever casting you can adjust the resting position of the exterior door handle to make it level. For me that was a good solution as my door handles were annoyingly not level, perhaps my doors were distorted. John Edited September 30, 2021 by john minchin Poor English Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias2012! Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 8 hours ago, john minchin said: Mat, I drilled a hole through the square bar and used a split pin. By packing the distance between the split pin and the lever casting you can adjust the resting position of the exterior door handle to make it level. For me that was a good solution as my door handles were annoyingly not level, perhaps my doors were distorted. John Thanks Rus! The picture explains it all…Simple but Genius… I will copy your idea. I think it will hold the handle tighter then the stock retaining ring and will not need to waist time trying to source the rings. Thanks for the solution Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOW500 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Thank you, pleased it worked. As a matter of interest I have found the four sided star lock type spring washers almost impossible to find. I have managed to get a very small number from a well known supplier as a sample, but they will not last for ever. The company were able to sell me very large numbers indeed, numbers, and cost, that I would never be able to justify. If any one can find a supplier willing to sell me a hundred or so I would be happy to have them. Please note that the common star lock type spring washer is six sided, and primarily used as a retainer on a circular shaft. The type I need is the four sided type ( as in the first picture ) to fit the 5/16 door handle shaft. 8mm is very close, and would work just as well. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hello Russell, I wonder if these would work. (They do different sizes.) https://www.accu.co.uk/en/washers-for-captive-screws/14886-HCW-M8-BZP Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Charlie D said: Hello Russell, I wonder if these would work. (They do different sizes.) https://www.accu.co.uk/en/washers-for-captive-screws/14886-HCW-M8-BZP Charlie They might depends on how deep the dish is. maybe worth getting a few to try. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Charlie D said: Hello Russell, I wonder if these would work. (They do different sizes.) https://www.accu.co.uk/en/washers-for-captive-screws/14886-HCW-M8-BZP Charlie Hi Charlie, I was looking at them about an hour ago and thought they may not work because they are designed for round bar. But having looked at your pic they may well do the job as the sharp corners could well dig in enough to do a good job. Certainly worth trying M6, M8 Roger Edited October 1, 2021 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOW500 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hi Roger. I have seen similar items before, and yes, they may? hold. I'm sure, just like you, it is always better to go down the correct route if you can. In the passed I have modified the odd engineering component only to find it has issues with the original overall design that I had not considered. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias2012! Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Why not fabricate it? Mat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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