Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.
How to adjust door so lock fits.
This will distribute the graphite and resolve the sticky lock.
Move the strike plate as necessary to line up with the door latch.
Screws magically work themselves loose over the years.
File the edges of the strike plate where lipstick is present with a metal file.
I ve seen shims used behind the hinge leaf to adjust the gap but bending the hinge takes less time.
How to adjust door hinges method 1 of 3.
Next stick the key in the hole and turn it back and forth a few times.
Loosen but do not remove the screws securing the strike plate to the door jamb with a phillips screwdriver.
To adjust a door in this instance i either use better longer wood screws and try to fix deeper through the frame into the timber stud behind that the frame is fixed to.
This can be a problem if you live in a older home or one that seems to be settling doors can be adjusted slightly.
The stripped hole repair kit from king s original ha.
If the latch in question is a door lock that refuses to turn easily try adding a few drops of graphite powder inside the keyhole of the lock.
Close the door and look for lipstick on the strike plate.
Need to drill a new hole really close to the original one.
Adjusting hinges on doors with big gaps.
Check the gap between the unhinged side of your door and the.
Alternatively plug the screw holes with a rawl plug or lots of matchsticks.
If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.
Tightening hinges so your door closes.
Adjust the gap by bending the hinges open the hinge side gap by spreading the hinges.
Have a door out of alignment due to settling.
Move the strike plate so the inside curve of the plate rests flush against the door jamb.
With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads.
I can widen the gap in small increments.
Apply lipstick on the end of the lock s bolt.
Retighten the securing screws.
Tighten the hinge screws.