Don t press too hard or the cutting discs will shatter and you will need to replace them.
How to cut out door lock.
This will prevent dust from the metal getting into your eyes.
This is a very loud way to cut a lock and will generate a lot of sparks so it is recommended that you have a fire extinguisher handy.
Make a series of.
A new wood door will require a new lockset.
Screw the faceplate into place.
Mark the area around the strike plate that you want to install flush with the wood.
How to cut locks method 1 of 3.
Remove door latch step 2.
This ensures you don t splinter the wood on the face of the door as you blast through drilling from just one side.
Using heat and a hacksaw.
Press the cutting disc against the shackle until the dremel has cut completely through the master lock.
Simple tools and accurate measurements make installing your own lockset an easy job.
How to cut a mortise for a deadbolt lock.
Create the mortise step 4.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.
Trace the outline of the area.
A reciprocating saw has a tough blade a bit like a jigsaw and can be used to cut through the bolts on a lock.
Using this type of saw generates a lot of heat so always be sure to wear safety goggles before you attempt to cut the lock.
Entry door knobs step 1.
This destroys the pins inside the lock cylinder allowing you to force the lock open.
You want to drill part way into one side of the door stop and then start to drill from the other side.
Drill a hole through the lock cylinder through the guidance point.
Use the chisel to deepen the outline marks.
Measure the top of the door s rough opening height from the bottom line and mark a level horizontal line to complete the perimeter of the cut line for the opening.
Use a chalk line to connect the marks and define the cut line for the opening.
Cut the faceplate step 3.
Use a pair of bolt cutters at least 24 in 61 cm long.
An angle grinder equipped with a diamond blade can be used to grind its way through the bolts on the lock.
With the large hole cut it s now time to drill the small 1 inch hole in the edge of the door.
If the cutting wheel becomes too small during the cutting process replace it with a new one.
Allow the tool to do most of the work.
Buy an angle grinder from your local hardware store.
Cutting the lock with bolt cutters.
Step 3 using a circular saw with a masonry blade cut the layout line around the perimeter of the opening.