Switch to a slightly larger bit.
How to drill through a upvc door lock.
Before drilling a lock there are several things that must be.
Aim the drill into the area just above the keyway.
Use a sharp drill bit that is designed for metal drilling.
For that reason drilling a lock is a last resort.
That means that using it on a lock will break the mechanism and require it to be replaced.
This destroys the pins inside the lock cylinder.
It is not something to be rushed or charged into.
Feel the drill work and try not to work too quickly or press too hard as this may jam or break the drill bit.
Drilling the lock 1.
It should only be used when there is no other method available to open the locked door.
Drill out the lock cylinder.
Drill a hole through the lock cylinder through the guidance point.
Once you ve drilled through and broken the pins you may need to insert a flat screwdriver to retract the latch and open the door.
The goal is to drill through the pin tumblers not the keyway itself.