a warning video on assessing the condition of antique glass door knobs in older homes!
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@nancydrew49153 жыл бұрын
5:35 is when the instruction starts on how to fix the door knob.
@selock3 жыл бұрын
username checks out ✅
@GhostSal3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have an issue with the glass, but the screws always loosen, even replacement screws and spindle. Such a pain to constantly have to tighten them.
@pasqualeparente9776 Жыл бұрын
You should put some loctite blue on the screw so it doesn't loosen so easily.
@jaydeutscher2 ай бұрын
I use Loctite on mine. Works great.
@rkhyden19503 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You gave me the confidence I needed to achieve my goal and replacing these old 1930 1920 door handles. They are so well-built and have hidden jewels and I'm like locking mechanism that I have never seen before.
@leee28184 жыл бұрын
Jason is a wealth of locksmith knowledge. You'd be a master if you could apprentice with him!
@pjdambra4 жыл бұрын
I fixed a lot of those loose knobs with Super Glue. Clean the area with contact cleaner first. I blow it out with compressed air first. Spray a heavy amount around the joint let it sit a few minutes, blow it out again. Then run a bead of super glue around the knob. Works for me. I love saving those old locks and knobs..
@teresag20159 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. (: Thank you for the warnings. Most likely saved me and my adult son surgery on our hands. We have that exact problem with a tenancy and property manager is ignoring the issue. Been knowing about it for about six months. Summer humidity made it worse as the door swelled. I came in here to see if I could possibly fix it. I know when to admit I'm in over my head. In over my head. Blessings to you.
@dsloop39074 жыл бұрын
I don't have glass knobs, but I'm gonna watch anyway.
@selock4 жыл бұрын
D Sloop if you ever visit somewhere with them and can’t get outta the bathroom you’ll know how! :) and thank you
@mrcaz06083 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Have a classic knob on a pantry door and the outside had twisted off. You showed me how to swap it around from inside out and I am now a hero, lol
@roberthagedorn290 Жыл бұрын
I switched the door knobs until I get a new unit. Thank you for the tip.
@Nubenhoofer2 жыл бұрын
I have a mix of old and new glass knobs in my house, so I have the issues that BOTH come with. Fortunately, I have solutions to both. The older ones, yeah you can use epoxies, but they will likely fail after heavy use. I use thermoplastic beads molded into a tiny rope just long enough to wrap around the glass neck. While its malleable, push it as far into the gap between the neck and the crimp. The stuff cools and sets pretty quickly, so if ur new to this stuff I recommend playing around with it to get a good feel for the timing. It's amazing material, you can reheat it over and over again! With newer ones the set screw just will not stay set. Mark a line about 3/4 up the main screw shaft, then mark a dot HALF way to that line. Use a standard brass 3/16" drill bit and drill a shallow hole where that half way dot is. It doesnt need to be deep, just enough to get the tip of that set screw to sit tight. Then I use blue Permatex threadlock to really get that set screw good and tight. Be careful not to strip the head of the set screw with ur screwdriver. Its VERY important to use the correct size Phillips head on it. When installing back into ur door, face the screw sideways away from the door jam so you can get that screwdriver on it without the door interfering with the tightening stroke.
@selock2 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@SlavaZone3 жыл бұрын
I have the opportunity to get a few of these in great shape, so it's good to know this is a possibility! Thanks for the knowledge :)
@MrBurns06183 ай бұрын
Unfortunately had to throw the glass doorknob on one of my doors out. It was just stripped out beyond any type of repair. But this did help with my other doorknobs around the house
@thetoomeygroup Жыл бұрын
How do you fix the problem
@user-yw2lo7pf2o10 ай бұрын
I have some of those white ones from the 1800s
@nestor83692 жыл бұрын
I have that same issue with one of the knobs it's a purple one I usually grab it from the brass so I dont keep on loosening it more the home where I currently live was build in 1930s I use the purple knob on a closet door it's from the company called penn
@user-tz5sw7vf9qАй бұрын
Yes that one why twisted the lock bathroom old fashioned 1950
@callmedragon53212 ай бұрын
have you tried a micro lathe to tighten the collar on the handle. they would have certainly used a turning operation originally
@selock2 ай бұрын
I have not (I don't have enough use or room for a lathe) but it's quite possible it could work. Would have to be pretty darn careful when doing it for sure
@pdxlockpicker77964 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff Jason. I love learning from your channel. You give very practical and knowledgeable information and Doo dad's lol... Keep it coming!
@sarahallen6328 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how and what is needed to replace interior doors with vintage brass and glass knobs?
@jeanniee.berry-matos927911 ай бұрын
How can you clean the paint off the glass knobs
@E-Kat Жыл бұрын
Omg! I do! Thank you very much.
@DarkArtsLockPicking4 жыл бұрын
Nothing worse than a loose knob. Great video and tips mate. #lockforce 👍🤘🖖🍻
@KaterieDesigns3 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd seen this yesterday b4 spending $55...I had no idea
@Madness8324 жыл бұрын
Of course, the older ones aren't made out of Chinesium!
@user-mf4ti3ju4n Жыл бұрын
Any idea how to remove rust from underneath the crystal knob?
@screnj81224 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and its very interesting and informative:) ive watched a few videos from over the yesrs... Do you think at some point you could invest in earpiece mic or a mic for your shirt? Sometimes when you look away from the camera, its hard to hear and i have to rewind.
@tinabarritt6422 жыл бұрын
I have tried to remove an antique glass doorknob, and even had friend try to see if they could figure it out with no avail. Paint removed, all cleaned up, set screw removed, even tried unscrewing it. I've even googled, that's when I came across you & several other videos & advice. All the obvious done. What else?
@honeypie25555 ай бұрын
I just bought an old glass knob and am trying to put it on an old door but it won't fit. Do they come in different sizes?
@wandasalter15643 ай бұрын
How do you put them back in the door if it comes all the way out
@fotinigavrilis5373 жыл бұрын
What do you call the glass knobs that have two little flat pieces of metal sticking out on either side of the glass knob??My daughter in law just bought a house.. she hates the old glass knobs and she is giving them to me... she was unaware that if you slide the little metal flat piece to the right it locks the door and if you slide the other one to the left it unlocks it... what is this old locking mechanism called? I can’t seem to find anything like it online but the push pins kind. Hopefully you can help out... the house was built in 1951.
@andrewgedman1214 Жыл бұрын
I have a bedroom doorknob like these - the bolt broke inside - so I tried to turn each knob counterclockwise to remove for replacement. They both move but cannot be taken apart - so I'm guessing the threads on the shaft are stripped. If you have any steps I can take let me know. I think I have to cut the shaft and replace that. Then find a bolt (swap with a closet). THANKS
@jmr4 жыл бұрын
I have a very vivid image of this in my mind now. Ouch!!!!
@jimcarey71503 жыл бұрын
Me too--and I'm going to be careful and if I hear any cracking sound while turning the knob, it's hands-off immediately.
@kimhill61563 ай бұрын
i have these in my office, however, one door is locked....how do I unlock it?
@mareeseguelig99913 жыл бұрын
I wish my house had glass door knobs in it.
@reinacastle30274 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to tighten the glass on these vintage knobs? I have 14 sets in my house and would love to be able to tighten them.
@renerenault74674 жыл бұрын
gorilla glue. glue. epoxy. sheesh
@Nubenhoofer2 жыл бұрын
Epoxy MAY fix the issue for a while, but it will eventually fail again. And good luck digging that stuff out again. I used thermoplastic beads. Mold them into a tiny rope just long enough to wrap around the glass neck, then shove it down in the space between the neck and the crimp.
@coolnews91944 жыл бұрын
I bought a glass door knob held in place by screws, glass are not glued, as long as the screws are screwed tight, the glass will not fall out and loose
@major_jamaica06303 жыл бұрын
As I’m writing this I am stuck in my room and I’m trying to figure out how to open my door with the glass door knob
@selock3 жыл бұрын
try to tighten the side screw down with something like a screwdriver
@King_Henry2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Hey, I’m curious..what’s the easiest and safest way to remove the glass from the rossette brass part? I’m doing a DIY project and just need the brass part (intact and not bent up) many thanks for any tips!
@selock2 жыл бұрын
If you need just the brass part the answer would be hammer. To address the “safest” part of that question, wear face shield
@King_Henry2 жыл бұрын
@@selock hey thanks a bunch! This is going to be adapting to a shooter rod on my Lord of the Rings Pinball Machine!
@artaxerxes23637 ай бұрын
No , you simply put the brass part in a vice, then take a pair of channel locks and wiggle the glass part back and forth. It'll be off in no time.
@bird7184 жыл бұрын
my grandma had them type of knobs
@Sus.000775 ай бұрын
When my kids were younger they would always get locked in the bathroom. Lol. Every interior door in my home has these original glass knobs. And the bathroom is the only one that has ever had issues over the 20 years of living here. They would just twist and twist the knob the wrong way until it eventually came off. 🫣🤣 Now they are older and all we have to do when the door won't open is turn the knob to the right until it's tightened all the way again and the door opens
@johnnawright7401 Жыл бұрын
Hey i was wondering how you were able to get the inner part of the door knob clean. I am restoring my door knobs
@ryanbishop33432 жыл бұрын
Special uv glue would set that nicely
@khanarambula3662 Жыл бұрын
How do you put them on. The thingy is long. How do I make it fit. It’s loose. Thank you
@RoseholmCommunity Жыл бұрын
Is a person able to get a skeleton key cut for these
@blue_jay69692 жыл бұрын
I tighten the screws and the knobe comes off thried screwing the knobs on but i think the piece between the knobs are stripped can i get another piece or is there something i can do to fix it
@selock2 жыл бұрын
You can try another piece. It’s called a “straight threaded knob spindle” available many online places (and we sell them also) but your inner threads on the knobs might be work out too. If the spindle looks worn it probably is.
@anthonyelwick360011 ай бұрын
I hate that you have to tighten them all the time
@selock11 ай бұрын
Blue thread lock will absolutely help
@ladyassassin10823 жыл бұрын
I actually have a lot of these door knobs in my home they're quite the pain in the butt to change
@bobbysmith2599 Жыл бұрын
can you buy a replacement post for the glass knobs?
@marycrowe75462 жыл бұрын
What can you do if the set screw has stripped?
@mendedmaven3043 жыл бұрын
We have an exterior entry door and the handle is off. Door won't open. Currently locked out
@lmars59334 жыл бұрын
😎😎😎😎sorry Osceola Indiana hinges and handles. Lol.😎
@selock4 жыл бұрын
SUNCOAST PICKER I’ll check then out, thanks SP!
@lorigunn78163 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what size replacements screws i can get . One fell out and the knob is a bit loose. Thanks.
@selock3 жыл бұрын
almost always 1/4 by 28 which is a fine thread for these real antique knob. Best bet is to just take one with you to a hardware store tho!
@chickenfoundation93233 жыл бұрын
What year are those from? I recently bought a house from 1960 and I would love to get period correct glass knobs
@Quinarra4 жыл бұрын
I have these knobs on closet doors with a thumb turn on the inside. Every single closet is missing the glass part. I bought replacements, but cannot for the life of me remove the brass part. I removed the set screw and just started twisting, but it won’t budge. Do you have any idea what could be wrong.
@selock4 жыл бұрын
They make spindles with thumbturns attached specifically for closets, they are correct and the thumbturn is not removable. Are you trying to unscrew from the knob (or former knob) side?
@Quinarra4 жыл бұрын
SE Lock and Key I didn’t know that the thumbturn couldn’t be removed, but I’ve tried removing both sides. I even tried knocking it off with a hammer! 😩
@francoisbelangerboisclair4 жыл бұрын
If you take the broken one. Why not inject Black or Metal pigmented epoxy from the back to stop the knob from moving around before it break? You can fill the glass cavity. The pigment should help to hide any bubble in the epoxy.
@selock4 жыл бұрын
François Bélanger Boisclair hmm that is a good idea, I might gather ideas and do a video on trying to repair!
@inspectorbaldbeard12114 жыл бұрын
My first thought was JB Weld, or if there’s a color issue maybe clear Gorilla Glue. Looking forward to the video
@francoisbelangerboisclair4 жыл бұрын
@@inspectorbaldbeard1211 Gorilla Glue is a polyurethane adhesives. You risk cracking the glass because of the expansion. For the color issue, you can pigment the clear epoxy resin using powder made for it. You can reproduce the same type of metal tone and give some aging feel to it. I think you should avoid the clear epoxy alone because it could turn yellow with time and bubble will show in the epoxy. The effort for the color match can depend of the budget of the client and how many handles you need to fix with a similar patina.
@inspectorbaldbeard12114 жыл бұрын
François Bélanger Boisclair Thanks for the good points. I would still be willing to experiment with the clear polyurethane because there is a relief opening.
@BrooksBray Жыл бұрын
Why not just epoxy the glass and metal together?
@selock Жыл бұрын
I don’t trust any epoxy, but feel free to if you are a homeowner.
@BrooksBray Жыл бұрын
@@selock understandable, I'll give it a whirl and report back.
@BrooksBray Жыл бұрын
@@selock the epoxy worked great I used permatex high heat.
@kellironning28802 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy one set screw for a crystal antique door knob?
@kellironning28802 жыл бұрын
I have already tried all the hardware stores in my area.....
@selock2 жыл бұрын
1/4 by 28 usually. Did you check to see if they had the "Door spindles" in the Hillman (or other) pull out box in the screw section?
@petewoodfine21004 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason. Mr dangit thumbs down is back.
@jordanscroble92914 жыл бұрын
Can I buy any of the glass knobs/spindles? Will you ship to Pennsylvania?
@selock4 жыл бұрын
These are a customers sent in for repair and refurbishing
@finley624 Жыл бұрын
I was able to fix two loose glass knobs using this technique. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rct7lKtpsNCcgac.html It does leave a visible hole if you look closely at the knob, but it’s not noticeable at a glance.
@SilverKevlar4 жыл бұрын
How are they removed from the door ??
@dennisgallagher4 жыл бұрын
You might ask? Good question. I keep asking what the point of the video is.
@brigittetiller48832 жыл бұрын
I'm going crazy I wanna smash this door knob I can't get it off for my life!!!! it's on every single door in my house ughhhhhhh it's not loose! I take screws off but they are like locked to each other!
@margo69763 жыл бұрын
This showed nothing about removing, re-installing these- not helpful
@selock3 жыл бұрын
thats because it’s a warning video about them breaking 🙄 loosen the screw and unscrew the knob