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Originally Posted by look 171 View Post
Scott,

Take a 1/2 chisel and start with the top and bottom and just make the hole in that area square. The 1" bolt will slide right in. The side, should not need to be 1". I have no experience with electronic locks, but I am almost sure the bolt are not round. The sides are usually flat. Hammer and a chisel should take 10 minutes to clean out 1/8" lumber in there unless its a Rock Maple door? There are better ways to do this, but it require you to have the right equip. of tools. Not worth renting or buying IMO.

jeff
Thanks Jeff, I will check to see if the bolt is round, it is a cheapo pine or some sort of fiber door... door will be replaced eventually but don't have the $$$ for that right now.

And yes I know of the tools you are speaking of and wish I could buy them but again trying to do this without spending a bundle.
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