Removing a door knob with a set screw is a common task that requires identifying the specific type of fastener holding the knob in place.
To remove a door knob secured by a set screw, you need to locate and unscrew the set screw itself.
Based on the provided information:
- Locate the Set Screw: Look around the base of the door knob, often on the side or underside, for a small hole or visible screw head. This is where the set screw is located.
- Identify the Screw Type: The reference indicates that if a set screw with a head is present, it likely uses a small Phillips screwdriver or a small Allen wrench.
- Unscrew the Set Screw: Insert the appropriate tool (Phillips screwdriver or Allen wrench) into the head of the set screw and turn it counter-clockwise to loosen and unscrew it.
- Remove the Knob: Once the set screw is removed or sufficiently loosened, you should be able to pull the knob outward from the shaft.
Summary of the process:
- Find the set screw on the knob.
- Determine if it has a head requiring a Phillips screwdriver or Allen wrench.
- Unscrew the set screw completely.
- Pull the knob off the shaft.
The reference also mentions an alternative scenario where a spring-loaded pin with no head is present instead of a set screw. In that case, you would "depress the pin with a small screwdriver and pull the knob outward" instead of unscrewing. However, for a set screw with a head, the method is to unscrew it.
