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Originally Posted by Citroënbender
You can’t get new locks with different backset?
Are they mortise type locks or the 22mm edge bore type?
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Mortise type
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Originally Posted by prktkljokr
Just repair the existing holes in the door filling them with some pine and wood glue, I had to do this when I replaced my front door handles with a electronic keypad lock so the home care people could let themselves in and out without us.
Was a pretty simple fix, I just made a piece that slipped inside the old lock hole and glued it in, then filled the handle holes with some pine I cut with the hole saw glued in place, sanded it and wood putty, you would never know  |
10mm difference I know, to partially fill a hole is a PIA job, I found it easier to buy new doors for $45 each & refitting door accessories, btw I was also repainting every door as I go, new doors were my easier option.