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 07/15/2010 04:30:32 PM · #1
So my front door is annoying. When you open it from the outside the latch does not recess all the way and it takes some force to get it open. My kids have trouble with it. I'm trying to decide if it's fixable or just needs replacing. But to do that, I first need to know the vocabulary.

I can't for the life of me find the name for a door "knob" that has a lever you depress down with your thumb instead of turn. I've been trying to search Google, but haven't come across it yet (not knowing the word to put in, duh). I'm guessing the problem is specific to that because the inside of the door is a regular turn knob and it works fine when the door is opened from that side.
 07/15/2010 04:32:53 PM · #2
I have one of those on my front door as well. I just call it a door handle.
 07/15/2010 04:35:53 PM · #3
It's an Entry Handleset with Exterior Thumblatch
 07/15/2010 04:36:15 PM · #4
Thumblatch: Usually refers to an entry door set which has lever above the handle which when depressed by the thumb unlatches the door.

From //houseofantiquehardware.com/Gothic-Thumblatch-Entry-Set

Message edited by author 2010-07-15 16:36:40.
 07/15/2010 04:46:44 PM · #5
Originally posted by eqsite:
Thumblatch: Usually refers to an entry door set which has lever above the handle which when depressed by the thumb unlatches the door.

From //houseofantiquehardware.com/Gothic-Thumblatch-Entry-Set


Awesome! Not only the answer, but a good replacement for only $1150 if I can't fix mine! :)
 07/15/2010 04:50:49 PM · #6
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
So my front door is annoying. When you open it from the outside the latch does not recess all the way and it takes some force to get it open. My kids have trouble with it. I'm trying to decide if it's fixable or just needs replacing. But to do that, I first need to know the vocabulary.

I can't for the life of me find the name for a door "knob" that has a lever you depress down with your thumb instead of turn. I've been trying to search Google, but haven't come across it yet (not knowing the word to put in, duh). I'm guessing the problem is specific to that because the inside of the door is a regular turn knob and it works fine when the door is opened from that side.


Totally fixable, I suggest a sledgehammer. :)
 07/15/2010 08:58:52 PM · #7
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by eqsite:
Thumblatch: Usually refers to an entry door set which has lever above the handle which when depressed by the thumb unlatches the door.

From //houseofantiquehardware.com/Gothic-Thumblatch-Entry-Set


Awesome! Not only the answer, but a good replacement for only $1150 if I can't fix mine! :)


lol - it was the first hit when I googled: door knob with thumb
 07/15/2010 09:03:09 PM · #8
Might try some grease on the guts of it.
 07/15/2010 09:21:42 PM · #9
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Might try some grease on the guts of it.


Gonna be the first thing I try. I'm just confused that it works well from one side but not the other. That makes me worried something is worn or broken.
 07/15/2010 09:37:28 PM · #10
Hmmm, I seem to have fixed it...but removing a piece. That never seems right. But it's working much better.
 07/15/2010 11:01:14 PM · #11
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Hmmm, I seem to have fixed it...but removing a piece. That never seems right. But it's working much better.


Why do they always send things out with spare bits and unneeded pieces? I think it's just justification to either raise the price, or avoid a patent. :)
 07/16/2010 12:50:42 AM · #12
You might want to take the whole assembly off and take it down to a lock smith, in most cases they can replace the worn parts and get it working again. Make sure to get a quote for repairs before they work on it to make sure it will be cheaper than just replacing the whole unit.

Edit to add or you can take the unnecessary parts out!

Message edited by author 2010-07-16 00:51:56.
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