Removing Mortised Locks????

[Fishing Fool]

Anyone know how to remove the mortised locks from my doors without the keys???

I have spend hours after removing all cover plates and screws trying to figure out how to get the key cylinder to come out, which I believe releases everything else.

I do not want to cut up the door.

I was hoping someone out there knows what to do or knows someone who knows what to do???

 

[kchace]

If it really needs the lock cylinder released and you don't have the key, perhaps a locksmith can help?

 

[mbevins]

That's what I was thinking. $75-90 for a call last time.

 

[rwidman]

Yes. If you have a job to do and don't know how to do it, call a pro. That's what they do. And if you just want to remove it because you don't have the key, the locksmith can probably make new keys.

 

[Greg S]

Well--- it depends on your mortice lock. Many release the cylinder by undoing a set screw under the coverplate on the edge of the door. Tiny set screw with a very small flathead or Allen head. (Very tiny set screw.)