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Mk1 door handles - help/advice needed

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  1. Nexuas

    Nexuas Well-Known Member

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    I have what I believe are a pair of ex MK1 slam door locks and handles which i am in the process of fitting to two narrow gauge carriage doors.

    However the 3/8" square spindle on the back of the handles is too short to pass through the door timber, does any one know how the 3/8" steel is held into the brass handle? If I can get the steel square out I can easily replace with longer section.

    I have put the steel in the vice and given the handle a gentle tap with a hammer to try and extract however there was no sign of movement and I am very reluctant to apply more force to the brass handle for fear of damaging it!!!

    Any advice?
     
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    How about extending the present steel shaft by welding an extra piece on?
     
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    I suggest you follow Gary's advice above. I suspect the brass is cast onto the steel. To separate the two will take more than a gentle tap.
     
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    Sadly I am more of a wood worker, than a metal worker and this is a 'homework project' so am limited to the support I have locally. Will have to wait till I return to North wales next.

    Thanks you for your help.

    Unless... Any one local to Alton in Hampshire who can help out with two bits of welding?
     
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    If you are able to bring them to Havenstreet we would gladly weld them for you :)
     
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    Thank you very much for the offer but sadly I do not have the time for a trip to the isle of wight in the next few weeks, however I may ask for a look round your C&W works if I get over there at some point this year. I have viewed much of the progress you guys have made with much envy!
     
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    You would be most welcome, send me a PM a week or so before you would like to visit.
     
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