Slide the exterior half of the doorknob off while leaving the interior half of the doorknob in place.
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Take out the cylinder plug.
If you are adding something like a deadbolt you will need to cut a hole with a hole saw which is a large drill bit.
Remove the two screws on the inside of the doorknob.
Complete the entire process in a matter of seconds without having to remove the lock from the door.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.
If the door is already fitted with locks the new ones should fit very easily in the same openings.
Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet.
For a locksmith to make a key from a lock they can either attempt to cut a new key to code impression the lock or disassemble the lock cylinder to measure its internal components.
Using a template that should be in the box with the lock you tape it to the door and drill the hole.
This will allow you to use the same doorknob hardware but makes the lost key useless in this re keyed lock.
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A locksmith will require the use of additional tools to accomplish some of the processes that were discussed above.
Take the lock locking knob or deadbolt to the locksmith local lumberyard or hardware store.
You ll have to remove the lock from the door for this option and bring the key that currently opens.
Take your doorknob and or deadbolt to a locksmith or hardware store that makes keys.
Use wire to secure this knob s key to the knob.
Insert the key for the current lock into the cylinder and turn it to separate the upper and lower lock pins.
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Prop the door slightly open.