Wooden mortise lock

[Midnightlunchbox]

Hi folks,

I've had Tim Detweilers book of making wooden locks for a while now and have made several of them, however in his book he shows a photo of a large, wooden mortise lock (attached). I'd love to have a bash at making one but I cannot find any kind of plans, reference materials for the lock at all. I can't even track down an email address for Tim to ask him if he would mind helping me out. So, can anyone here offer any suggestions?

Cheers
Craig

 

[Phil Dart]

Utterly useless yet totally wonderful. I wish I had time to make such a thing. I wish you luck in your project Craig Don't forget the piccies - I'd love to see how you get on if you do eventually find some plans

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very intricate work Craig

 

[Penpal]

Have a look in his latest book Linden Publisher ISBN0941936600 9780941936606 Available 20.06 US at Amazon.

Peter

 

[flexi]

Anything is possible....get a cheap lock from Wick's and copy it....if you take a 3 leaver apart you will see how simple they are....great idea though

 

[Penpal]

Craig do I have some news for you I have just finished talking with Tim at his home in Ohio for over half an hour with his wife on the extension. Sending you a pm soon. He is 85 yrs old beats me by three yrs and was real happy to have a yarn with me and welcomes contact by you. That lock pictured was 23 inches long.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[wm460]

Les Elm used to make locks, think he has posted them on here before.

 

[Penpal]

Les is a classic wooden lock maker.

Peter.

 

[Winemaker]

Brilliant

 

[Midnightlunchbox]

A fantastic and exciting PM from Peter! Thank you so much for your efforts!

 

[Bill Mooney]

As Mark says. Measure the components of an actual lock & make templates.