I need to drill into my steel front door.?
Question:Trying to put in an electronic deadbolt lock, and it requires screws in the front and back of the door...however, the door i steel. How do I do this?
Answers:
Alan P's got the idea...I just want to add that for a few bucks over the cost of a high speed steel hole saw you can get a carbide tipped hole saw that won't burn up/wear out when drilling steel. Also once you get your cut started add a little lubricant/oil to the cut to prolong the saws life. Drill with medium pressure,low speed.
They make metal drill bits. Check with your local hardware store for the right size and type of drill bit. The size you need should be listed on the installation instructions for the door lock. Good luck, you will do fine.
I am assuming you have a drill if not you may have to buy one of those too.
Go to lows or Menards and buy the required hole saw, take a punch or nail to mark the location (so the drill doesn't walk) And Presto!! install the deadbolt into the new hole. Very simple process.
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