How to remove an LSDA lockset?

Some of them are puzzlers. Did you try to pry off the rosette rings against the door or unscrew them?

Joy wrote on 05 Apr 2008 in group alt.home.repair:

Yes I did. The ring (escutcheon?) comes loose easily. It snaps into some depressions on the mounting plate, but it only moves about 1/8" before it hits the handle/lever. The mounting plate moves a lot, so the screws are definitely loose. I need to get the inner lever off so the trim ring can come off, so I can tighten the mounting plate and see if the workings are so worn it needs replacement.

There's usually an obvious method to remove the lever, like a tab that's pressed back or a set screw. I couldn't see anything like that. Of course, I had just had my eyes dilated, so I couldn't see much of anything, especially up close.

I looked online, but I couldn't find anything about LSDA locksets except some for-sale ads on locksmith sites and a few Usenet discussions about how to pick the cylinder. I'd be happy with a contact for the manufacturer, but I couldn't find even that.

Try LSDA, they may help you.

LSDA

US Lock makes a similar lockset too.

I havn't serviced that brand in ages. But, it's likely a spring tab to depress, at 9 o'clock or 3 0'clock. Allows you to pull off the inside lever. The, the decortative ring comes off.

Most locksmiths aren't such miserable people. You should get to know a couple of us. Some even post on Usenet.

Steve wrote on 04 Apr 2008 in group alt.home.repair:

I went back today to pick up my new glasses and take another look at the lockset. With my eyes undilated I found that there was a pinhole giving access to a release clip, but it was hidden under the edge of the trim ring because the door is a little thicker than normal. I got the thing tightened up, but it didn't help any. It's just worn. The inside lever droops significantly. I'll replace it this week. Now I just have to establish a relationship with a locksmith.

The best lever handles in the business are Falcon, most others develop a droop. LSDA is probably from IDN Acme. Lumber yard stuff is OK, but there is sure better stuff out there. If you have many commercial clients you will need to develop a source for panic hardware (I prefer VonDuprin and Monarch), LCN closers, etc.

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