Mark the precise center top to bottom of the bolt onto the inside edge of the jamb using a pencil.
How to drill out a door handle lock.
It works for 2 3 8 in.
They only require a key for entrance in one direction.
No special tools required just a drill and small bit.
Use a combination square to transfer this center mark across the face of the jamb that is onto the flat strip between the inside edge of the jamb and the.
To get started hammer a center punch into a point just above the keyhole and take it out.
Use a sharp drill bit that is designed for metal drilling.
Drill out the lock cylinder.
The dewalt door lock installation kit helps you install door locks on wood and metal doors.
There is no point in drilling a lock that has anti drill pins.
Aim the drill into the area just above the keyway.
Close the door and look for where the lock bolt or latch bolt contacts the doorjamb.
If you can t drill to install a lock consider simply removing and replacing the door knob.
Once you ve drilled through and broken the pins you may need to insert a flat screwdriver to retract the latch and open the door.
Understand the lock well enough to drill it properly.
Use to install door locks on wood and metal doors.
Wood doors can.
Lock openings also support the latch of the lock mechanism as it moves in and out of the door.
2 bi metal hole saws.
It features two bi metal hole saws and a height alignment window for accuracy.
Backsets and 1 3 8 in.
Keyed entry door knob.
Keyed entry knobs also called privacy knobs usually have a turning lock on one side of the door and a keyhole on the other side.
These type of pins are made out of hardened steel so that they are harder than the drill bit.
How to drill door lock openings.
Using the screws that came with your door handle kit attach the faceplate to the door.
Door lock openings hold deadbolt locks inside a door.
Certain locks are not going to open as easily as others even with drilling.
Then using an 1 8 inch drill bit slowly drill through the point you made with the center punch.
Drill the screws carefully being sure to keep your drill level with the floor.
Here is how to drill out your garage door lock in under a minute and open your door.