Cam washers for doors

[alex robinson]

Hello,

I am not quite sure where to post this. I am trying to restore some old door handles and want to replace the springs in them. They don't have the usual cam washer held on with circlips though, but a 1 way push fit washer.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to but replacement washers like this, or good tricks for removing them? Because the brass is much softer the teeth really dig in when you try and prise them off, meaning it is almost impossible without damage.

Thanks,

Alex

 

[Bingy man]

As far as I recall they are called star lock washers and are widely available in multiple sizes . Toolstation/ screwfix etc

 

[alex robinson]

As far as I recall they are called star lock washers and are widely available in multiple sizes . Toolstation/ screwfix etc

Thanks. I was wondering if another had seem cam washers with the stops to prevent the door handle from turning too far like this. Either with star teeth on the cam washer itself, or one with a square inside that I could put a star washer on top. Most of the door handle washers have 2 prongs going inwards to lock onto the handle.

 

[Setch]

I always lever those off, without being unduly careful, then knock them roughly flat (usually using the side of a hammer as and anvil) before reusing.

 

[alex robinson]

I always lever those off, without being unduly carefcareful il, then knock them roughly flat (usually using the side of a hammer as and anvil) before reusing.

Embarrassingly that is the bit I am having trouble with! Thought this would be a good gentle project to do while recovering from COVID, but perhaps I am more incompetent than I thought.

Because the brass is so much softer, whenever I try and lever, the teeth just dig in even more.

 

[Setch]

Instead of trying to pull it off from the edges, persuade the individual teeth up with a small screwdriver or awl. If you 'walk' it up the brass in several steps you'll struggle less. You can usually bend them quite badly and just knock 'em flat without any problems.

 

[Bingy man]

Instead of trying to pull it off from the edges, persuade the individual teeth up with a small screwdriver or awl. If you 'walk' it up the brass in several steps you'll struggle less. You can usually bend them quite badly and just knock 'em flat without any problems.

Agreed or put handle in vice and use 2 screwdrivers at the same time - keep your face out of the way in case it suddenly spring’s upward.