Lock Plate Replacement

[Nhgrants]

I have L&R Queen Ann left hand lock that I would like to replace the lock plate.
The drilling for the rear lock bolt was poorly done. I just don't like the looks of it.
If buy a replacement plate, will a lot of hand fitting be required for the frozen,
Tumbler and other attached parts? I'm ok with polishing the external face.
Thanks

[Tizzy]

Nhgrants,
Another option would be to have the lock bolt hole that you don't like welded up, then you just drill and tap for a new one. Any competent welder would be able to do this for you with ease. I have had to have this done when I was fabricating a lock plate from scrap steel. I misplaced the tumbler hole....quick trip to weld shop, and it was good as new.

[Davemuzz]

If you could post a picture of your current lock, I'm sure the members here can give you "mountains" of info on how to fix the current plate at a minimal cost.

[Greg Pennell]

A quick fix is to Lightly chamfer both ends of the offending hole, then screw a bolt of the proper thread in tightly. Saw off both ends of the bolt, and peen the extra metal into the counter sinks, and then file flush. Some use permanent loctite or soft solder as well, but it’ll work fine without it.

Greg

[Bigmon]

g-pennel.  What he said.  Hate to say it but have had to fix a couple just that way.  Also, when re-using a used lock.

[Tim Crosby]

 The answer to your original question is yes.

  Tim C.

[redheart]

I'd just call or E mail L&R and ask them what they'd charge to fit a new lockplate for you.
They're already set up to do it fast and it might be the best way to go.

[Stophel]

If the new screw hole won't hit the old hole, peen a bolt in place to fill the hole.  If the new hole will cut into it, solder a bolt into the old hole, then drill and tap the new one.