Degol:Parts of a Door Handle (2)Strike Plates and BoxesWhen the door is pushed closed, the strike plate is the metal piece that the latch is pushed into on the door jam. The box is the hole where the latch fits in, which may or may not be fitted with a strike plate.Ball latches require a special, sh

Degol:Parts of a Door Handle (1)Most people turn door handles every day and never even give a second thought to the parts of a door handle until they need or choose to replace part or all of the handle. If you're going to DIY your door hardware, it can be useful to know more about door handle compon