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Stephen

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5 Mar 2007, 06:50:4905/03/2007
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Hi there

I have to replace the door knob on the inside of my back door as it keeps
banging into the front of my fridge when fully open. Can anyone recommend a
place where I can buy a smaller doorhandle (thumb size perhaps).

Thanks
Stephen

Andy Hall

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5 Mar 2007, 07:47:1305/03/2007
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On Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:50:49 -0000, "Stephen" <ste...@zem.co.uk>
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Doorstop?


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.andy

Stephen

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5 Mar 2007, 07:55:5305/03/2007
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Hi Andy

Good suggestion and something we're already using.

However, if we make the doorstop any bigger the door wont open wide enough.

So basically we need the combination of doorstop and smaller doorhandle. The
current doorhandle is like a brass oval shape and sticks out quite far. I
thought some kind of handle that could be gripped with thumb and forefinger
would suffice.

Regards
Stephen

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chris...@postmaster.co.uk

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5 Mar 2007, 10:12:5605/03/2007
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On 5 Mar, 13:55, "Stephen" <step...@zem.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi Andy
>
> Good suggestion and something we're already using.
>
> However, if we make the doorstop any bigger the door wont open wide enough.
>
> So basically we need the combination of doorstop and smaller doorhandle. The
> current doorhandle is like a brass oval shape and sticks out quite far. I
> thought some kind of handle that could be gripped with thumb and forefinger
> would suffice.

>From this description, I assume it doesn't have to turn a catch, in
which case the cupboard fitting section of your local shed should have
something suitable: crescent moons or screw-in mushrooms come to mind.
I'm sure I've also seen some that recess flush into the door to give
you a flat plate you pull on.

For a real DIY approach, you could make a hang down loop from a bit of
rope or leather belt, but it may not last too long.

Chris

Stuart B

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5 Mar 2007, 10:38:1205/03/2007
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On 5 Mar 2007 07:12:56 -0800, chris...@postmaster.co.uk wrote:

>On 5 Mar, 13:55, "Stephen" <step...@zem.co.uk> wrote:
>> Hi Andy
>>
>> Good suggestion and something we're already using.
>>
>> However, if we make the doorstop any bigger the door wont open wide enough.
>>
>> So basically we need the combination of doorstop and smaller doorhandle. The
>> current doorhandle is like a brass oval shape and sticks out quite far. I
>> thought some kind of handle that could be gripped with thumb and forefinger
>> would suffice.
>
>>From this description, I assume it doesn't have to turn a catch, in
>which case the cupboard fitting section of your local shed should have
>something suitable: crescent moons or screw-in mushrooms come to mind.
>I'm sure I've also seen some that recess flush into the door to give
>you a flat plate you pull on.
>
>

Something like this that is recessed in to the door

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A332926&ts=08462&id=55688

or some of these
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?cId=A332926&ts=08452

Stephen

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5 Mar 2007, 11:43:1205/03/2007
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The current door knob does turn a catch so would like something that allow
me to keep on using the catch.

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Stephen

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5 Mar 2007, 11:47:1705/03/2007
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Yes, I use the chest handles on some of my cupboard doors but the kitched
door has a catch (a mortice?) that i would like to continue to use.

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Stuart B

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5 Mar 2007, 12:50:1205/03/2007
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On Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:43:12 -0000, "Stephen" <ste...@zem.co.uk>
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>The current door knob does turn a catch so would like something that allow
>me to keep on using the catch.

Problem is that you need something that screws to the door to stop
evrything rattling around also there is a need for depth to accept the
rod that connects to the other side .
Could you not change the latch for something like this .
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A332891&ts=16628&id=42527
and that would allow you to use something shallower ?. You would then
need to fit a lock accessed by a key/keyhole to let you lock the
door...but without leaving the key in the lock as you would then be
back to sq one if you didn't remove it .lol .

You say that the door keeps hitting the fridge but you are already
using a door stop and cannot make it bigger ( and presumably move it
outwards) as it would prevent the door opening sufficiently .

I'm trying to picture this but I take it from this that the fridge
projects out quite a bit .

Stuart

Stephen

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13 Mar 2007, 18:31:5713/03/2007
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Hi Stuart

Apologies for the delay in replying. Thanks for your help on this.

Do you think something like this would do?

http://www.cglass.co.uk/product.php?productid=18416&cat=665&page=1

Or items 5 and 6 here:

http://www.aandhbrass.co.uk/products/door_fittings/ring_pulls.htm

Would I be able to put a 'normal' handle on the other side?

Thanks

Stephen


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