2022年12月4日 · A common problem with door locks is the hole in the strike plate that lets you put your key in to unlock it. This hole can shrink over time, making it difficult to open your door. The best way to enlarge this hole is by using a drill and a rotary grinder bit.

This goes over the common Strike plate hole quick fix. Doors get changed and buildings shifts can have people enlarge the hole or just over time the wood get...

How To remove the old strike plate, enlarge the mortise hole, and install the new reinforcement plate/strike plate....more.

2022年1月12日 · If you invest in an adjustable strike plate, you can adjust a door strike plate without drilling new screw holes or widening the catch hole. This strike plate often has a standard-looking strike plate with ovular screw holes rather circular …

2024年4月2日 · Drilling a hole in a door strike plate may seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and techniques, it can be a relatively simple process. Whether you need to enlarge an existing hole or create a new one, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to successfully drill a hole in a door strike plate.

2024年2月14日 · Secure the strike plate to the door jamb by driving the screws through the pre-drilled holes. Ensure the plate is flush with the edge and the screws are tight however not over-fixed, which could strip the holes or damage the frame.

2022年9月20日 · In general, you need to follow these steps to drill a perfect or near-perfect hole for the door strike plate: Mark the edge of the door with the knob height measurement; Extend the mark with a square; Place the pilot bit from the hole saw and cut a pilot hole directly into the mark of the face bore; Cut through the door edge with your drill at ...

2019年11月13日 · After I replaced the strike plate for the door knob on an exterior door, I found that the predrilled screw holes were slightly too far forward. You can’t simply drill new holes, because the new holes are too close to the old ones. This article describes a trick to relocating holes like this, by fill in the old holes and fix the problem.

2017年10月9日 · You can either enlarge the notch-out using the marked outline, or reassess whether enlarging the hole in the striker plate would be easier. To move the striker plate, you will also need to move the screw holes in the jamb.

2012年3月7日 · However, an alternative way is to temporarily screw a piece of 3/4" wood over the new hole location and drill from there. The plywood will keep your hole saw straight. Then you can purchase an oversized plate made for the thickness of your door that wraps around the strike.