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Hey guys a little piece of metal in my locking mechanism broke. I have tried everything to fix it and can't figure out how to fix it! I tried Home Depot, lowes, and ace to find a replacement with no luck.
can anyone make this part for me?
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Any my help would be appreciated
Patio latch?
I might be able to find a replacement assembly. Or that part can be welded pretty easily
If that is a patio door lock, can't you just buy a new lock to slide into the door?
JB weld?
Jb weld wouldn't work, yes patio door, this is a double latch huge lock assembly.. Nothing came close to matching it in the stores I mentioned. If someone could make or weld I would be willing to mail and pay for mailing it back or meeting someone.
Any particular reason that JB weld or some type of steel putty wouldn't work???Quote:
Originally Posted by hunterhawk
Weld it and file it flat.
If you are handy enough, buy a piece of metal at hardwarestore, drill holes and file the outline, smooth with a sand drum.
Cheapest fix.........Drill a small hole in each piece, pop river a connecting link to them.
OR a quick spot weld.
The shape indicates it doesn't have much room. You'd need a large blob for it to even work. Actual welding would make this cakeQuote:
Originally Posted by Harley-FXDWG
I see your point. As mentioned earlier, just get a piece of metal and cut, grind and file til its the right shape and size. Any lowes or home depot will have a piece for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
I can't weld so I guess my only option is to trace it out and get out the angle grinder and dremel... I don't even have a drill press! Was hopping someone could weld it but I guess I can try making it first.
You don't own a hand drill and bench vise ? That's mild steel. Cheap drill bits would go through the metal you need.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunterhawk
Looks like there's 2 things you need to treat yourself to.
Looks pretty thin. I could give it a shot. Do the two pieces just but together?
http://primeline.net/home4.wcs?nMenuid=30
This company probably stocks the entire latch. You should have no problem grinding one real quick
Men used to make fine rifles with nothing more than a few files and chisels...
Now they use e-files and e-chisels !!!
Piece of backer plate, and a spot welder fix that real quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by newracer
Does the manufacturer sell individual parts or whole mechanisms online?
I looked to see if they did I couldn't find anything.. American exteriors or something like that I think is what it was called.. I do have a vice and a drill..
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Originally Posted by hunterhawk
So tomorrows post should be a pic of a repaired or fabricated bracket.
Haha we shall see I'm also trying to get the rest of the house ready for another baby! A metal bar though annoying it has been doing the trick! I do need to go to some hardware store today to get some stuff so I'll at least grab some metal.. Probably look in the garage first I suppose. Off I go.. Need to clean the house first today so when the wife gets home it looks like I at least did something today.