So many Mortice locks... :?

[doobuzz]

Most of the guides here are to do with picking cylinder deadbolts, yet I’m struggling to even get hold of one in the UK (ok, maybe not struggling but there are very few compared to other types of lock). Are cylinder deadbolts more popular in the United States?

[unlisted]

Your last question basically is your answer..

Also, there is allot f information on other types of locks, take a look around. If you don't see info on it, create a new thread and post your findings.



Oh and welcome.

[steve0527]

Look under Eu locks, picks and hardwear forum you might have luck there.

[Eyes_Only]

Cylinderical deadbolt locks are more popular here in the States but mortise style locks (ones using pin tumbler mortise lock cylinders) are gaining popularity lately.

A lot of home owners that goes through re-modeling and renovations tends to go the extra mile and upgrade to a mortise set up. We get called out to service them maybe twice a week or so.

[David_Parker]

Yes, cylindrical locks are THE standard in the US for most applications. This started because of Walter Schlage designing the first cylindrical lock around the 1920s.

Now the reason this type of lock became so popular is simple. A mortise lock requires an individual to drill the center of the door, and chisel out most of the wood to fit an 8" tall by 1" wide lock into the middle of the door.

Where as a cylindrical lock requires drilling a 2 1/8" hole and mortising out an area for the spring latch. Now which do you think was easier with heavy corded tools of the 1920s?

Now, in terms of picking them, they're all the same. They still use pin tumbler mechanisms. The difference being a tailpiece. Thats all. A company called Lori makes something called a Lori Deadbolt which uses Mortise cylinders for their applications. Maybe you can get a hold of those and use them on your mortise lock stands for practice.



-Dave.

[doobuzz]

Cheers, that’s extremely useful - I was beginning to wonder if I was missing something crucial!