Home Improvement Thread

Postby **NTP66** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:16 pm

I **** hate you

Postby **LITT** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:01 am

anyone ever used this before? looking to add a smart lock to our entry door but theres not a deadbolt on it so need to install

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:07 am

anyone ever used this before? looking to add a smart lock to our entry door but theres not a deadbolt on it so need to install

I have it and used it for every interior door in my wife's old condo - worked beautifully.

Postby **Kane** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:23 am

That's pretty slick, I didn't know DeWalt made a door jig.

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:24 am

I have a Porter Cable door hinge kit, too, that was also terrific.

Postby **Kane** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:26 am

I just use a chisel for mortising hinges. Never lets me down.

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:29 am

I just use a chisel for mortising hinges. Never lets me down.

I did, too, but the template makes it so much easier, faster, and cleaner.

Postby **LITT** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:10 pm

anyone ever used this before? looking to add a smart lock to our entry door but theres not a deadbolt on it so need to install

I have it and used it for every interior door in my wife's old condo - worked beautifully.

When doing the hole on the door jamb for the deadbolt to go in to do you just use a forstner bit?

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:57 pm

Source of the post When doing the hole on the door jamb for the deadbolt to go in to do you just use a forstner bit?

I haven't had to install a new hole for a deadbolt, but I would use the same hole saw in that kit if I were, if only because I don't have the correct size forstner bit. The hole saw really does make quick work of it.

Postby **LITT** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:27 pm

this could be an ignorant but wouldnt a hole saw be ineffective because you couldnt get the plug out?

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:30 pm

this could be an ignorant but wouldnt a hole saw be ineffective because you couldnt get the plug out?

The hole saws have cutouts on them for you to get a screwdriver in to pop out the plug.

Postby **mac5155** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:43 pm

I assume that only works with a semi Hollow door??

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:53 pm

I assume that only works with a semi Hollow door??

Huh? All interior and exterior doors that I know of at least have solid wood where the knob and lockset would go. Those bits will get through it just fine.

Postby **Kane** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:54 pm

Yeah, hole saw or forstner both work great in that application. Hole saw will even work on hollow metal doors.

Postby **LITT** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:59 pm

this could be an ignorant but wouldnt a hole saw be ineffective because you couldnt get the plug out?
The hole saws have cutouts on them for you to get a screwdriver in to pop out the plug.

if im drilling in to the jamb theres nothing on the terminal end in the jamb that would allow me to pull it out?

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:02 pm

this could be an ignorant but wouldnt a hole saw be ineffective because you couldnt get the plug out?
The hole saws have cutouts on them for you to get a screwdriver in to pop out the plug.
if im drilling in to the jamb theres nothing on the terminal end in the jamb that would allow me to pull it out?

The plug is going to be stuck inside the hole saw bit, not the actual hole. The drill bit in the center will help keep it there. Unless you're asking something else?

Postby **mac5155** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:13 pm

Won't the end opposite the drill still be attached to the wood is what LITTs asking, I think. Unless you snap it off with a screw driver. In which case a forster bit seems cleaner. Idk

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:32 pm

I typically use a spade bit for blind holes like that. Plus you don't have to worry about prying out the leftover piece for through holes

Postby **Kane** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:05 pm

^ that, too.

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:16 pm

Won't the end opposite the drill still be attached to the wood is what LITTs asking, I think. Unless you snap it off with a screw driver. In which case a forster bit seems cleaner. Idk

Ah, I see what he means now. Yes, in that case a forster seems more prudent. My bad.

Postby **mac5155** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:11 pm

Darn tootin

Postby **dodint** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:39 pm

Are appliances suffering a shortage right now? Chips maybe?

Was looking for the largest/tallest 33" wide stainless steel freezer on bottom w/ice maker fridge I could find at Lowes an there is only 1 in stock. The other 10 or so are sold out.

Postby **Rylan** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:41 pm

Are appliances suffering a shortage right now? Chips maybe?

Was looking for the largest/tallest 33" wide stainless steel freezer on bottom w/ice maker fridge I could find at Lowes an there is only 1 in stock. The other 10 or so are sold out.

A year ago the shortage started I believe. I don't think they have gotten back in full swing since.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:42 pm

That's been ongoing for about a year. My neighbor was doing a kitchen remodel and had to wait 3 or 4 months for the specific refrigerator she wanted to be available.

Furniture is similar. I was looking for a recliner recently and the saleswoman said she couldn't get the model I liked until early 2022.

Postby **dodint** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:48 pm

By a stroke of luck the one I'm interested in is the one in stock, but it's weird going to look at it knowing I won't be comparing it to anything.

Thanks gents.