night-latch link. Also, what hinge do I need? (Ed.)

[Gaogier]

So, when we moved into the house back in 1998, not too long after we got new windows and doors - I think.. the front door was hollow, every time it rained the water left the door due to the same technique a toilet works. To get a new door, the house people would come out an fix it, but they never came when it rained as they don’t like working in wet weather.. so for years we have had this problem but they came out, forecast no rain, but we did get a quick heavy downpour, they then approved the new door.
On the new door, it had built in locks, so the night-latch is no longer required, and we asked if we could keep the locks, I have had a custom key for my set of keys, and I want to put the lock on my mini workshop, but I think the pole that twists when you turn the key is too short, and I can’t seem to find the pole only, unless they only come with the new cylinder and keys and can’t replace them? I just want to keep my key to open my area.

On my bbq kitchen area, I used feather boards as an external cladding, and I have 2 cupboards one each side of the bbq, but say are always rubbing, getting stuck or just won’t open, so is there a hinge I can put on? I currently have regular but hinges, and have used t hinges before, but they were the worst ones going.
On my mini shop, the doors can get blown open/shut, I am after something that locks the door to whatever position I need, and won’t blow open or shut on me… any ideas on the type of latch? Google doesn’t understand what I am after, sorry hope you can work out what I mean.

 

[JohnD]

Can you post a pic?

I have an idea of the part you need, but it is attached to the end of the cylinder and I don't know how you'd get the old one out. Might be riveted.

I may have an old cylinder I could take the bar off.

 

[JohnD]

As to the door blowing, I recommend a cabin hook. You can get a long one, around 350mm

You fix screw eyes to the door, and the hook to the wall beside it, or, if you are not tall, the top of the door frame. Open the door to the distance you want and hold the cabin hook in position, and you will see where to drill for the screw eyes. It is best not to fix close the the hinged side as it stresses the hinges. Do not fix the hook to the door as it will rattle annoyingly.

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Look for one with a hinge or a ring at the fixed end of the hook arm, so it can turn to suit your screw eye. Brass ones are the best as they don't rust, but are more expensive. Hinged are called "silent pattern" as they rattle less

This link also shows some hook and band hinges, which are very good on a shed or gate. I like the galvanised ones and paint them before fitting. You need a length of one-third the width of the door.

https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=Cabin+hook&sort_by=price

 

[opps]

Can you post a pic?

I have an idea of the part you need, but it is attached to the end of the cylinder and I don't know how you'd get the old one out. Might be riveted.

I may have an old cylinder I could take the bar off.

 

[Gaogier]

Hello

Sorry I wanted to get the part I need, and show what I am after.

I have attached a picture and yes it’s the long bit that goes to the latch and allows me to use my old key for my work area.

 

[JohnD]

How long does it need to be?