Almost any general purpose twist bit will do a decent job of drilling holes in metal.
How to drill hole for lock in metal door frame.
Installing a deadbolt lock on a steel door may sound intimidating but with the right tools it s a fairly simple task.
Backsets and 1 3 8 in.
It features two bi metal hole saws and a height alignment window for accuracy.
Use to install door locks on wood and metal doors.
Install a deadbolt lock to a steel door with help from a home improveme.
At the line intersection use a spade bit to drill a hole for the bolt as directed by the lock manufacturer.
Most moderately skilled amateurs can complete this task in about half an hour.
That s what a crude hole saw looks like.
2 bi metal hole saws.
It works for 2 3 8 in.
The least expensive twist bits are made of high speed steel hss and these basic bits are just fine for most metal drilling tasks.
Cut teeth on the open can edge and then somehow attach it to a drill.
Steel doors are easy to drill into using a bimetal hole saw and an electric drill.
Replace the barrel and drill pilot holes for the screws with a 1 8 inch drill bit.
Fortunately cutting out this mortise isn t nearly as difficult as it sounds.
Adding a deadbolt lock can be a great way to improve the security of your steel door.
The dewalt door lock installation kit helps you install door locks on wood and metal doors.
You ll need to cut a mortise a small shallow recess in the wood of the door and doorjamb for the latchbolt and strike plate to rest.
Knowing how to cut a mortise is essential for installing a deadbolt lock.
Secure the barrel to the door with the screws that came with the deadbolt kit using a phillips screwdriver.