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Kwikset 138 INSTL KIT Professional Door Lock Installation Kit by Kwikset
Product DetailsManufacturer: Kwikset Model: 138 INSTL KIT Product features: - Professional door lock installation kit; easily converts from 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch
- Drills clean, accurate holes in all entry door materials; features large handle and tool free backset adjustment
- Lightweight die-cast aluminum construction for durability
- Includes spade bit, multi-spur bit, replaceable mortise blades, 1-1/2-inch adaptor ring, strike locator tool, jig, and tool box
- 15.23 pounds; limited lifetime warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Kwikset 138 INSTL KIT Professional Door Lock Installation KitCustomer Review: So close... but not quite Summary: 3 Stars
Like the other reviewers, I feel that this is close to what you need. I was on a budget so I bought this one anyway. You can make it what you need but for $240 should you really have to do that!? First, there is no padding on the faces of the metal plates so when you clamp it to the door tight enough to hold it as you drill it can damage the door... esp with softer woods. Simple fix is to put some thin high density adhesive foam on the plates. Second, the 2-1/8 drill bit is not carbide so dont even think of trying to drill through clean from one side. Also only plan on getting about 10 doors out of the bit that comes with it. To be fair, you cant buy another kit with a carbide bit for less than $400. So use the $160 you save and buy a nice SET of carbide bits! I dont understand why all these companies feel that its OK to skimp on the second most important part of the kit! Once you account for these two significant flaws the jig actually works pretty well. If youre not on a budget just step up and buy the classic engineering carbide kit.
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