How do i drill a door lock out?
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You either have to drill it out so that all the tumbler pins fall out including the springs or drill the shear line of the lock cylinder then turn it with a screw driver. The shear line is at the top of the keyway but not touching the actual knob.
you'll need a small bit 1/16 and graduate up to a 3/8s bit to get through the jagged edges of the lock and pins without sticking and breaking the bits. Once a hole is large enough you can manage to open the lock and get into the room.
Do you have a old complete lock set and no instructions? If so go to a hardwear store and find the same type of lock and take notes of instructions. You could also buy the lock make a copy of instructions and then return lock set. You will need a tape or rule of some type, drill, hole saw sized at the size of lock set. I would also suggest a round file and a hammer and wood chisel.
1) Locate the Holes
Wrap the template included with the instructions around the edge of the door and tape it in place. The template accurately locates the exact spots for drilling into the door. A knob should generally be 38 to 40 inches above the floor; keep the height consistent throughout the house. Then, using an awl, mark the centers of the holes for the lock assembly. The center of the hole in the face of the door should backset between 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 inches from the edge of the door, depending upon the type of lockset.
2) Drill a Hole Through the Door
Using a power drill with a hole-saw bit of the size recommended by the lock manufacturer, bore a hole into the door. Position the bit on the mark that was made with the awl and then, holding the drill steady, drill the hole through door just until it starts to break through to the other side. Then, to avoid splintering the wood, complete the drilling from the opposite side of the door. (Fig. 2)
3) Drill a Hole in the Door's Edge
Next, using a spade bit of the size recommended by the lock manufacturer, drill a hole into the edge of the door for the latch and latch plate. Drill through to the hole that was drilled in Step 2 on the face of the door.
4) Install the Lockset
Insert the latch mechanism into the hole on the edge of the door and trace a line around the latch plate. Remove the latch mechanism and, using a sharp 1-1/4-inch wood chisel, make a mortise in the edge of the door so that the latch plate will be flush with the door. Insert the latch mechanism again, making sure the angled side of the latch is facing toward where the strike plate will sit in the door jamb
Before you screw it to the door, insert the lockset, making sure it is properly connected to the latch mechanism (if this is a keyed lockset, align the keyway downward, as shown). Then, tighten all screws.
5) Mark the Latch Position
Close the door and, using a sharp pencil, pinpoint the spot where the center of the latch hits the door jamb. (Fig. 5)
6) Position and Attach the Strike Plate
Hold the strike plate against the door jamb, aligning the center of the opening in the plate with the pencil mark made for the latch. Trace the outer edges and inner opening of the strike plate onto the door jamb. (Fig. 6)
With a sharp wood chisel, cut a mortise into the jamb equal to the depth of the strike plate so that the plate will lie flush with the edge of the jamb. If the cut is too deep, use cardboard to raise the plate so it is flush. To make room for the latch, use a chisel or a spade drill to bore a hole at the center of the strike plate opening. Screw the strike plate to the jamb. Close the door and recheck the alignment of the latch and strike plate before tightening the screws.
feed it a 9mm 147 grain full metal jacket
Had to do that myself recently.. very satisfying feeling... driiiiilll. *clunk*.
Uncle Buck!
It's nothing clever.. Do what the first guy says.
You can buy a door lock install kit that has everything you need at a hardware store like Lowes
yep do what # 1 said, then stick a screw driver in and turn - it'll open up
you sound like a house breaker or sumfin ha ha
depends, what do you want to rob??
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