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Originally Posted by Superman
Follow-up question. The beveled-tongue thingie which works with the regular door handle (not the deadbolt) has two parts. I have never understood why this is a two-part thingie. Perhaps someone can explain. The main question I have, however, relates to whether both of these parts must fit into the hole in the door jamb or, alternatively, whether only the larger part enters the hole.
Go to about 1:30 on this video:
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Got it. The small pawl sits against the surface of the strike plate while the larger pawl (tongue thingie) goes into the hole of the strike plate. While the large pawl is extended and the small one is not, the large pawl cannot be retracted using a credit card. It would be a mistake to install this lock, and the strike plate, so that both pawls enter the hole in the strike plate. Glad I asked.
When I am done with this project, I had BETTER ensure that at least one key is available (buried in the back yard or something). Also, at least one electronic garage door opener similarly will need to be outside the structure at all times and available. The reason is because of the lock mechanical failure that created this problem. I busted this door open because the lock mechanism was busted so that the pawl would not retract. If that happens again and the door must be forced open, the door will be destroyed.