How To Drill A Deadbolt Door Lock

Use a 2 1 8 inch hole saw to drill the hole for the deadbolt lock assembly.

How to drill a deadbolt door lock.

In this video i m showing how to drill a brand new kwikse. Inside every deadbolt lock are a number of tumbler pins that lock and unlock the bolt. Mortise the area around the hole so the strike plate will fit flush with the doorframe. Drilling a deadbolt lock should be your last option because it will destroy the lock.

Good to know to prevent splintering in a wood door drill halfway through one side and then flip the door and drill through the other side. Lock drilling is a last resort approach to gaining entry to locks that cannot be opened by other means. If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill. This video was taken as part of a comprehensive comparison of the best residential locks in the us.

When you open the door the position of the bolt will be evident on the jamb. Drilling a lock will destroy the locking plug but should leave the mechanism in working order. If your new deadbolt has a concealed screw for the interior door knob consult the installation instructions for your specific lock. If you must do it you can learn to examine the lock and approach the task properly with the right equipment for the job.

Smear a little lipstick on the end of the deadbolt close the door and turn the lock. Use a 7 8 spade bit to drill two overlapping holes in the doorframe for the deadbolt.