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Originally Posted by look 171
Scott,
If the chisel method is giving you a little kick in the ass, just plug the hole with a 3/4" dowel and buy an 1" bit and drill through it. that wooden dowel is readily available at home centers or hardware store.
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Oooo, great idea!
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Originally Posted by dan88911
If you do this: For the new lock (deadbolt) hole I'm thinking of making a template out of 1/2" scrap wood, hole-saw a 2 1/8 hole, center it over the 1 3/4" hole, clamp then drill it out to enlarge the hole.
Put a piece of scrap on back side of door as well draw center lines with a square.
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Yeah, that was pretty much my plan for the large hole
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Originally Posted by LeeH
Don't know if you've done it already, but assuming the keys are compatible, you can have the lock rekeyed to match the other exterior locks on your house. Lowes near us charges $5 to do this.
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Whoa! I was going to go to the local locksmith for that (was going to get matching satin SS lower knob and match the keys) You just saved me a bundle!
I will look up the local Lowes
Project is set for this Friday, thanks again fo rall the help!!!