It works for 2 3 8 in.
Interior door handle hole size.
The dewalt door lock installation kit helps you install door locks on wood and metal doors.
Through the edge of the door there is a 1 cross bore that extends from the edge of the door through the bore hole.
The bore hole is the large diameter hole where the door knob is mounted.
Backsets and 1 3 8 in.
The two most common are 5 1 2 and 6 from the centers of the two holes.
Also measure the door jamb to know whether or not your home is existing or new construction type of door.
In the united states there are two common backsets for residential door locks.
The standard sized bore hole is 2 1 8 in diameter.
Actually while there are deadbolts available that are made specifically for the smaller bore today s knob and lever sets are for the most part made to fit the standard 2 1 8 door preparation.
Standard door preparation for door knob or lever handle.
There are other combinations of spacing which are used on specialty locks however.
If for some reason your existing interior door isn t a standard door size don t worry.
The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2 1 8 inch bore hole.
1 measure from the center of the door knob hole to the edge of the doorway to find the size of the door set.
A common request we get around our shop is for door knobs or levers made for the small 1 1 2 or 1 5 8 bore hole.
2 3 8 inches and 2 3 4 inches.
Custom doors can be made to match any size door opening.
Although custom doors do cost more money.
You need two different hole saws to create the perfectly round holes in the face of the door and the smaller hole in the edge of the door.
The small hole along the edge of the door frame usually measuring about 1 inch in diameter.
Here s an ingenious tool that helps you drill perfect holes for any standard tubular lockset for an interior or exterior door.
It features two bi metal hole saws and a height alignment window for accuracy.
Door knobs for small bore hole 1 1 2 inch to 1 3 4 inch.
On average you can.
Cross or edge bore.
The hole diameters are 2 and 1 8 inch and 1 inch respectively.
2 bi metal hole saws.
When boring deadbolt locks in a door there are two standards for spacing between the bottom lock and the deadbolt.
In most cases the door set which is inside of the door and controls the door latch.
Pack your locks with a 2 3 8 inch or 2 3 4 inch latch depending on which backset you specify.