Hi, can't for the life work out how to remove spindle on a Gainsborough privacy set. I'm looking for a small button to depress but this spindle does not appear to have one.
I do not know what series this set is
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @adbards. It's great to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about removing a door handle spindle.
There might be a small detent in the spindle, which could require some force to pull out. I'm unaware of any small buttons that would need to be depressed. Can I ask why you want to pull out the spindle? If you want to change the handle, I suspect you've removed everything possible from this side of the door, and the next step would be to start undoing the fixings on the other side.Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
At the base of one of the spindles is a rubber O ring. Remove that and you can remove the spindle.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @dahern. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for adding to the discussion.That's a great point, and the O ring can be difficult to see and remove since it is right at the base. These Craftright 4 Piece Hook And Pick Sets come in handy for getting under the O ring, pulling it out of the grooved locating recess and back up the spindle.We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.Mitchell
Lifesaver!! Thank you!!!!
Hi @JoMazz,
I just wanted to offer a warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and say it's great to hear that the information in this post has helped you out. Members like @dahern who offer their knowledge and assistance are what make this community fantastic.Jacob
I have the Gainsborough spindle with the small that depresses. How does it release please? I have a new one ready to go in and it has the same button but I can’t see how it releases
There is no rubber ring on this one
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @markge. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about removing a spindle.The detent in the spindle needs to be pressed down with a flat-head screwdriver or even a butter knife, which will allow it to clear the square hole of the latch assembly. Push it down and pull out the spindle in the one motion.Please let me know how you go and if you have any questions.Mitchell
There isn’t enough room to get a flat head screwdriver or a butter knife in there and I can’t even tell which side of the spindle to try??
Hi @markge,
Can you please show us the otherside so we can compare? It appears that the spindle pulls out in that direction as it is crimped which wouldn't allow it to push through. I suspect there would be something on the otherside not pictured, which needs to be released so the spindle can be pulled out.
You mentioned previously that there was a detent that depresses on this spindle and the new one, and that was the information I was providing above. In your image, I don't see any detent or ball bearing that can be depressed.
Mitchell
Hello @markge
Can you please tell us the exact model of the Gainsborough privacy set that you have or perhaps a photo of its handle and door flange. Once we have that information, we should be able to track down the installation manual for that privacy set.
Eric
I note the spindle is crimped on both sides, which I would presume would make it hard/impossible to slide out. Perhaps the central part slides out with it. Try moving the section I've pointed to below. Try flicking it to the other side or pressing it down. It could be a release mechanism.
Ok my apologies it is a Lemaar handle set. I gave up and called a locksmith and the way to u do the spindle is by Alan key inside the end of the spindle. Thanks for all your help and new Gainsborough handle now installed.
Thanks for the update, @markge, and I'm glad you got it sorted. Knowing the answer is an Allen key in the central shaft will be handy for anyone coming across this discussion with a similar issue.
