Key Cylinder for Acorn DorWal Handle

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Handy Person from CO

Sep 16, 2020 3:20 pm

Do you have a key cylinder for this Acorn Dorwal handle? The silver disc is a knockout.

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Casey from SWISCO

Sep 22, 2020 11:52 am

Hello,

Your handle set looks like our 82-055K Acorn handle set, which uses our 82-310 key lock. Thanks for posting!

Handy Person from CO

Sep 22, 2020 2:26 pm

I had also asked this question as a reply to someone that had a similar question, but didn't have any pictures. From looking closer at the 82-310 key lock, I'm not sure it would fit. I just ordered the entire 82-055K handle so I was sure I had a solution to lock this door. When I get the 82-055K I'll see if the lock in it would fit my old door handle and post back for the benefit of future DIYers.

Handy Person from CO

Sep 28, 2020 1:54 pm

So the answer to my original question is "No". Key cylinder 82-310 will NOT fit in an Original Acorn Dorwal handle, or at least not in the version I have shown in the pictures.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Sep 29, 2020 8:46 am

It is possible that your handle is just too old fashioned. The key lock that went with the older original DorWall handle is no longer available. The supplier suggests using the 82-310; I've used it myself and I find it works pretty well. If it's not compatible with your original, then you may need the updated 82-055K style.

Handy Person from CO

Sep 29, 2020 9:06 am

That is exactly correct. The handle I originally posted pictures of is likely a different older style. It's the original one that was on the door when it was manufactured around 1982. The slot for the key cylinder "fin" is horizontal and has a rib in the way that won't let the 82-310 fit. So I just bought an entire new 82-055K handle.

Home Owner from VA

Sep 2, 2021 4:09 pm

Before reading the earlier exchange, I ordered an 82-310 key lock in hopes that it would fit my old Dorwal. Just as Handy Person from CO discovered, the 82-310 does not fit. Can I now order an 82-055K handle set WITHOUT the key lock, so I can use the key lock I've already received? Thank you

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Sep 14, 2021 9:07 am

Hey there, thanks for contacting us. Hopefully I can help.

So, we do sell the 82-055, which is the same as the 82-055K but without a key lock. It's also fully compatible with the 82-310, but getting the 82-310 to work in the 82-055 will take some work. You have to knock out or even drill out the punch, and then file the hole smooth to accept the key cylinder. Just make sure you are as careful as possible because if the hole isn't even then the lock won't fit and you'd have to start over with a new handle.