dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm trying to put a new doorknob on my side door. I know that I have to put an awl in the pinhole to remove the knob before I can take the rest apart, but it's not budging. What am I doing wrong? Not enough pressure? Should I give it a whack with a hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest country girl2 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm trying to put a new doorknob on my side door. I know that I have to put an awl in the pinhole to remove the knob before I can take the rest apart, but it's not budging. What am I doing wrong? Not enough pressure? Should I give it a whack with a hammer? Sorry DB, me and door knobs dont like each other, that is one thing that I refuse to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 What a pain in the butt! There is a small hole that you need to use to pop out the knob, then a spot where a screwdriver fits in to take off the rest. They all look pretty chewed up. I'm thinking the previous owners tried to change it with no luck. I have to figure it out tho, because it's getting to the point where it's almost impossible to open. I'm about ready to get out my sledgehammer, that would work, right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy838 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 What a pain in the butt! There is a small hole that you need to use to pop out the knob, then a spot where a screwdriver fits in to take off the rest. They all look pretty chewed up. I'm thinking the previous owners tried to change it with no luck. I have to figure it out tho, because it's getting to the point where it's almost impossible to open. I'm about ready to get out my sledgehammer, that would work, right??? Yes it would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlinclimo Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 What a pain in the butt! There is a small hole that you need to use to pop out the knob, then a spot where a screwdriver fits in to take off the rest. They all look pretty chewed up. I'm thinking the previous owners tried to change it with no luck. I have to figure it out tho, because it's getting to the point where it's almost impossible to open. I'm about ready to get out my sledgehammer, that would work, right??? I hear a good set of torches will do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I hear a good set of torches will do the trick A saw-zall will cut it right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Well, I broke my awl and now I am going to sacrifice a spiedie skewer There is a blue cloud of cuss words hanging over my house, if you see it stop by with your torches "D". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlinclimo Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 A saw-zall will cut it right off.I had to do that with the same kind of pin set up, could not get it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 What did you end up doing? Still have the same doorknob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlinclimo Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Well, I broke my awl and now I am going to sacrifice a spiedie skewer There is a blue cloud of cuss words hanging over my house, if you see it stop by with your torches "D". Dont you have to have the key in it for it to come apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Duh, forget it, I didn't read clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Dont you have to have the key in it for it to come apart? I have no idea. I don't even know if I have a key for it, we just use the dead bolt. I'll look for one tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couch Potato Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Look closely at the back-side trim plate and knob. There may be a small (5/32" long) spring-loaded slot on the shaft portion of the knob that holds the back knob on the shaft and then, with the knob removed, the trim plate may pry/pop off (look for indentation at bottom that will accept small screwdriver blade) to reveal a screwed-in back plate that holds the handle securely (damn those engineers! right?) in place on the door. (If you're still having questions, maybe try catching somebody at Yel-Help or Bennedums in a good mood on the phone and they might provide you with some non-destructive suggestions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Just call someone and pay them to do it if you can't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighborhood Disassembly Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 From the sounds of most suggestions you are getting, maybe just tear 'er down and build a new house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 My neighbor must have seen the blue cloud He came over and helped me get it changed. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 And they said MEN aren't good for anything. @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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