Security for the Householder: Fitting Locks and Other Devices [1 ed.] 1861080603, 9781861080608

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Secur Ity for the

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Security Tor the Householder Fitting Locks and other Devices

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Security for the Householder Fitting Locks and other Devices

E. Phillios LCGI

First published 1997 by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd 166 High Street, Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XU

© Eddie Phillips 1997 Photographs by Eddie Phillips (except those listed below) Photographs on pages 17 (Fig 2.5), 20 (Fig 2.12), 26, (Fig 2.26), 46 (Fig 3.11), 102 (Fig 11.2), and 103 (Figs 11.3,

11.4,

11.5) by Anthony Bailey

Drawings by Tim Benké Cover photograph by Anthony Bailey ISBN 1 86108 060 3

All rights reserved The right of Eddie Phillips to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, Sections 77 and 78. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the publisher and copyright owner. This book is sold subject to the condition that all designs are copyright and are not for commercial reproduction without permission of the designer and copyright owner. The publishers and author can accept no legal responsibility for any consequences arising from the application of information or advice given in this publication. Designed by Fineline Studios Set in Frutiger Colour separation by Viscan Graphics, Singapore Printed in Hong Kong by H & Y Printing Ltd

| dedicate this book to my wife Margaret who proved to be an endless source of encouragement to me and ae valuable proofreader

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | would like to thank the following people for their assistance in compiling the information for the book: Allister Boyd, Manager of R_ Bernard Ironmongers in Birkenhead, for allowing me to set up in the store and photograph a range of items shown

in the book; David Hoggan,

Senior Brand

Manager for Polycell Products Ltd, for his generous assistance in sending me a range of locks to use and photograph; B & Q Warehouse in Wallasey for allowing me to photograph security grill units sold within the store; finally all the staff

at GMC Publications for their hard work.

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Contents Introduction Assessing the needs of your home Securing windows

13

Securing doors

37

Upgrading hinges

50

Fitting a mortise lock

2N5)

Tower and flush bolts

67

Door viewers and chains

83

Cylinder rim latches and bolts

88

Hasps and staples

93

Rim locks

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Electrical and electronic accessories

101

Glossary

105

Tools for the task

107

Useful addresses

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Metric conversion table

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