Bit size for fitting a Yale-type lock

[Benchwayze]

It's been many years since I fitted a Yale-type lock.
I have a 1.25 inch spur bit that I used with a brace. Things move on of course, so have these locks been metricated, or will modern locks be compatible with a 1.25" hole? If not, what size bit do you Pros use these days?


Thanks in Anticipation.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

32mm - 60mm from the edge of the door. Your 1.25" should be o.k.

 

[Benchwayze]

Obliged Phil.

 

[munkypuzel]

They are not all 60mm from the edge of the door, there are a couple of different types..

 

[DeanN]

40mm and 60mm backsets - the 40mm is ideal for narrow frames on glazed doors. Use a hole saw for a neat hole with less mess.

 

[Benchwayze]

40mm and 60mm backsets - the 40mm is ideal for narrow frames on glazed doors. Use a hole saw for a neat hole with less mess.

Thanks Dean.

This is just for an outside, side entrance gate. It just has to work. :mrgreen:

I wouldn't bother, but having a Yale lock means I can access the side entryway from the front of the house, without traipsing though indoors and all around the back of the building!

 

[DeanN]

I've the same on my gate John, its a cheap security solution that if maintained will last for years.

Either leave a couple of the keep screws slightly proud, or place a couple of extra screws in front of the keep with just their heads showing (making sure they don't foul the gate when it closes). This prevents the lock from being "carded/slipped" from the outside, as the flexible material used will snag on the screws and not reach the latching bolt. If you have a deadlocking version - make sure you use the facility.

Its also worth putting a couple of bolts on the rear of the gate to secure it when you're away from the property.

Cheers, Dean.

 

[Benchwayze]

Thanks Dean..

I don't think anyone would bother 'carding' the lock. They could just climb over.

At the moment I have a Suffolk latch with a bolt and padlock on the inside of the gate. Problem is, I use the side entrance to store my workshop waste bins. So at present I have to go all around the back of the house, and open the gate first. Then when I secure for the night, I have to lock up inside the entrance and walk all the way back again. I'm not lazy I should add, but the old knees make me a bit shaky in wet weather. (Roll on the replacement!)

Anyhow, I want to be able to access the entrance from the front of the house, so when I hang the new gate, I will fit a Yale that I can open from outside of course.

I was thinking of fixing carpet tack-strip on the inside of the top rail, but I think it's illegal! :twisted:

Thanks for the pointers though. It's appreciated.