. d escutcheons,are attached firmly to a single frame, all parts beingconnected at the factory, and not necessarily disturbedthereafter. Incidentally, as a result of this method of lock-construction, anumber of valuable features are incorporated in these Unit locks, amongthem being the removal of the key-work to the knob, the use of an originallocking-cam on the inside knob shank, a close fitting adjustment and a simplicityin construction, that give an even, easy firmness of action that can be likenedto nothing but a safe lock. Locks
. d escutcheons,are attached firmly to a single frame, all parts beingconnected at the factory, and not necessarily disturbedthereafter. Incidentally, as a result of this method of lock-construction, anumber of valuable features are incorporated in these Unit locks, amongthem being the removal of the key-work to the knob, the use of an originallocking-cam on the inside knob shank, a close fitting adjustment and a simplicityin construction, that give an even, easy firmness of action that can be likenedto nothing but a safe lock. Locks of this type are made with functions to suit all purposes, and theUnit principle is gradually being extended to cover the entire field of lock-making. Its influence can hardly be overestimated at this time. It is certainlyrevolutionary in character and destined to create a new epoch in the manufactureof locks. The favor with which the Unit lock is received may be judged fromthe fact that it has the approval of every architect who has investigated it; has 80. BYRON PHELPS
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