How do I get this small knob back on the door?

Drywallhelp · 07-22-2011, 09:39 AM

I just bought a house and this piece keeps falling off the front door lock. It is the knob you turn on the inside to lock it. It has some little piece that looks like it can be screwd down to tighten up the fit, but I don't know what to use to do that. Can someone please take a look at the attachment?

Bud Cline · 07-22-2011, 11:46 AM

Allen Wrench.

It has a "hex" shape to it. You can buy a complete set of Allen Wrenches at any home center.

They come in many sizes and different styles, here's what they look like:

http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/alwrensetalw.html

Drywallhelp · 07-22-2011, 12:11 PM

Thanks, you are definitely right, upon closer examination I can see its not just a circle it is like an octagon in the little screw so that needs an allen wrench for sure!

tpolk · 07-22-2011, 12:14 PM

take it with you to get proper fit

Bud Cline · 07-22-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Thanks, you are definitely right, upon closer examination I can see its not just a circle it is like an octagon

Except it is a hexagon.

Octagon: eight sides.
Hexagon: six sides.

Drywallhelp · 07-23-2011, 12:41 AM

I found a small bit to go on my screwdriver that got the job done, I had to use it with my fingers because it was super hard to get it inbetween the knob and the door. Thanks!

Bud Cline · 07-23-2011, 12:49 AM

Good deal!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

07-22-2011, 09:39 AM	#1
Drywallhelp Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 83	How do I get this small knob back on the door? I just bought a house and this piece keeps falling off the front door lock. It is the knob you turn on the inside to lock it. It has some little piece that looks like it can be screwd down to tighten up the fit, but I don't know what to use to do that. Can someone please take a look at the attachment? Attached Thumbnails

07-22-2011, 11:46 AM	#2
Bud Cline Tileguy Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	How do I get this small knob back on the door? Allen Wrench. It has a "hex" shape to it. You can buy a complete set of Allen Wrenches at any home center. They come in many sizes and different styles, here's what they look like: http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/alwrensetalw.html Last edited by Bud Cline; 07-22-2011 at 11:55 AM.

07-22-2011, 12:11 PM	#3
Drywallhelp Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 83	How do I get this small knob back on the door? Thanks, you are definitely right, upon closer examination I can see its not just a circle it is like an octagon in the little screw so that needs an allen wrench for sure!

07-22-2011, 12:14 PM	#4
tpolk Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central virginia mountains Posts: 1,857	How do I get this small knob back on the door? take it with you to get proper fit __________________ The older I get the better I was

07-23-2011, 12:41 AM	#6
Drywallhelp Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 83	How do I get this small knob back on the door? I found a small bit to go on my screwdriver that got the job done, I had to use it with my fingers because it was super hard to get it inbetween the knob and the door. Thanks!

How do I get this small knob back on the door?