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How to install patio door handle and lock.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
If the post does not fit into the stile the handle is for the wrong hand.
Insert the 1 8 locating post at the bottom of the handle into the 1 4 hole on the stile.
Woodie s will show you how to install a patio door lock.
It s also easy to replace your sliding patio door handles with a lock and handle system.
This door doesn t get as much use as our front door nor is it exposed to extreme temperatures so i went with a basic finish.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
On a wooden patio panel a pocket is milled out of the sliding panel frame and a mortise lock is slid in.
The handleset is installed and the lock actuator rod is slid through a hole in the frame into a hole in the seperate mortise lock.
I tested the handle grip and lock a few times and was satisfied with my work.
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The home mender dustin luby shows us how to replace your slider door handle and lock easy.
Position the exterior handle on the door.
Once it was on i gave the patio door and glass a deep cleaning.
Click the links to look inside dustin s toolbox you can do it.
Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole.
While it is much easier to replace your sliding patio door handles with handles that are exactly the same you can also try using different replacement handles which may need a few holes drilled in the door to improve it.
Drill the hole out until the lock fits inside.
Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
This is a great idea because it strengthens the security on an otherwise weak area of the home.
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In this video we show you how to install a key lock set on an existing patio door handle.
Place the metal punch over the marked spot on the frame.