Add post: Fixing the door lock

Author: mikrobi

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+title:  Fixing the door lock
+date:   2022-01-12
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+The original side door had a lock that required a key inside and outside to close and open the door. The inner closing mechanism didn't work well and after a couple of days it stopped working entirely. I had to remove the inner door panel to take the door lock apart. While removing the lock, I spotted rotten wood below the lock.
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+![Rotten wood under the door lock](/assets/images/IMG_3520.jpg)
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+Apparently a woodworm had enjoyed a delicious and long meal. The wood was riddled with holes and full of wooden dust.
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+![Traces of a woodworm](/assets/images/IMG_3523.jpg)
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+After cutting out all the broken parts and sanding the remaining wood, I cut a new piece of wood to size and installed it.
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+![New wood adhered into the door](/assets/images/IMG_3533.jpg)
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+While the wood glue was drying I had a closer look at the door lock.
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+![Broken door lock](/assets/images/IMG_3527.jpg)
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+Unfortunately, the lock cylinder was missing a few tiny springs and screws. The company that had built the cylinder still sold them but they seemed quite expensive. Luckily, I found an entire second hand door lock that matched the dimensions of my broken lock. It didn't require a key to lock the door from inside and was much cheaper than a new lock cylinder. Win-win!
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+After fixing the insulation and installing the new lock, I could comfortably look the door again.
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+![New look mounted on the fixed door](/assets/images/IMG_3558.jpg)