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Hi all been out of the woodworking for a bit but recently retired and have some time to get back into it. Anyway I picked up a 1950s cavalier hope chest at a garage sale. Not looking to restore to perfect condition but just freshing it up. My problem is the lockset is missing. I could mortise in another another style but if I could find one that fits the wife/boss would be really happy. I checked woodcraft and rockler but nothing you all got some good sites for older hardware. Thanks
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My first stop would be
Van Dykes Restorers, they have a good collection of hardware for restoration projects.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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(08-10-2021, 09:03 AM)chizlr40 Wrote: Hi all been out of the woodworking for a bit but recently retired and have some time to get back into it. Anyway I picked up a 1950s cavalier hope chest at a garage sale. Not looking to restore to perfect condition but just freshing it up. My problem is the lockset is missing. I could mortise in another another style but if I could find one that fits the wife/boss would be really happy. I checked woodcraft and rockler but nothing you all got some good sites for older hardware. Thanks
If it is a "Lane" brand, check out their website. They were doing a lock-set replacement offer a while back due to safety issues. (yikes, I just realized it was 11 years ago!)
I replaced one for a 1950's chest. The company was GREAT to deal with.
I did a quick look on Google. Here is what they say now:
Replacement locks for cedar chests locks can be ordered at https://www.lanefurniture.com/about/product-safety, or contact a Lane Lock representative by email at new.lock@heritagehome.com or call toll free (800) 225-0265.
Hope that helps!
-Brian
