Selecting Vintage Baldwin Exterior Locks?

To pick an antique Baldwin door lock, insert a tension wrench into the tumbler lock of the Baldwin door lock assembly and keep a slight pressure on the wrench to turn the lock. Insert the pick into the keyhole and slowly rake it back and forth to set the pins into their pin holes. Skeleton keys, also known as “bit and sk” keys, are used to pick an antique door lock with patience, precision, and respect for the lock’s history.

Baldwin Hardware offers a wide selection of high-quality locks to choose from, and upgrading your front door hardware is an easy way to boost security and give your home a fresh look. Upgrading your front door hardware is a manageable DIY project for most homeowners, as it doesn’t require any tools or skills. Baldwins are medium security locks with a Schlage C keyway and 5 spool pins in them. They are pretty and can be overwhelming to find the right Baldwin Hardware lock for your needs.

Baldwins have two sets of screws, one to hold the interior handle half on and another buried to hold the outside clamshell on. Baldwin Hardware is a leading provider of high-quality, stylish, and durable door and cabinet hardware for both residential and commercial applications.