21/03/2023
Classic maintenance guy had an attempt first job yesterday, top handle spindle had failed, on this particular upvc doors gearbox, the easy solution would of been to pick the lock, airbag the door slightly to gain access to the hooks and tap them in. Once inside remove handles, lock and replace gearbox. Bizarrely even after destroying the lock and door, the door was still locked?? So all I had to do was put a tool in the key hole and throw the cam, put my spindle tool in the lower spindle hole and door open..
Unfortunately the customer ended up needing a new lock, handle set and gearbox. Unfortunately the door will remain scarred for life 🙁