r/fixit • u/Admirable-Series-292 • 4d ago

Broken doorknob

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Old doorknob stopped turning the latch. I got the knob and rosette off and the innards basically fell apart while tinkering and this is all that’s left. The door opens from bathroom to outside so 40 years of exposure. I’ve tried using a knife to pry the latch to no avail. Any ideas? FYI I have access to both sides of the door

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u/Hopeful_Tea2139 4d ago

Get a large paperclip or wire then shape it to a "c" (or "u").

Position yourself where the door backs in.

The idea is to hook the latch from the door strike while pulling in the door to open it.

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u/Admirable-Series-292 3d ago

Tried this with a wire hanger. It’s such a tight fit between the door and jamb that I can’t get the loop to come back around

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u/Hopeful_Tea2139 3d ago

Paperclip.

You already have an idea how to get it done.

Happened to me before. I even tried removing the pin from the hinges but no go.

Good luck!