In this video I show how to change the lock on a commercial style door. Customer needed the locked changed because a Commercial Tenant moved out. follow me on Instagram: @tommy_can_fix_it
Very helpful by including all the steps. I've changed dozens of regular locks, but usually called in someone to do these. Thanks to your step-by-step video, I just did my first one. This will save me a ton. Thanks!
I need to make my single cylinder store front lock into a double cylinder and install a stainless steel collar (if I can find one). Now I can get the lock off. I didn't know how to get it off until now. Thank you.
@walterroach8572 for the most part they can be universal. But, you need yo check to make sure the lock itself works with the current latch. Ignore not, you will have to replace everything. It's kind of the same as with storm door handles. Yes they are universal, but if a specific bran is slightly different than standard, you may have to do modifications. So just make sure that what you take put and what you put in match up. I hope that helps
Awesome. I'm glad my video helped and saved you money. That is my intentions with these videos.. don't forget to click that like button.. and share my videos and channel.
Great video, I have a similar door and wanted to change the inside out for a panic bar and the outside for a locking lever handle. But everything I see looks like it needs a wider frame surface. Mine is just a little wider than deadbolt, and has that same small cutout on frame lip so inside part of deadbolt does not hit it. So I'm guessing same size. Any idea on what to call the type that would work? The narrow door frame is the problem. Thanks !!!
I have the same exact looking door handles on my door at my place of business. Looks like the small nuts that hold the outside handle fell off somewhere inside the door. outside door hangle fell off and I have no apparent access to the inside of the door to retrive them. Would you be able to tell or make a quick video of how to reattach the outside handle?
Good question, so I dont recommend opening up the door itself. You could break the glass or warp the door.. either just replace it new, or call an actual commercial door company. It's not safe to attempt that, without experience. I wont make any video that shows anyone how to do something I don't or won't do myself. I hope this helps.. just replace new, and keep going
Thanks, Tommy. The set screw on the inside is rusted and I can't get it out. Tried Philips head and regular screwdrivers, but neither get any grip. The whole interior locking mechanism is rusted from hurricane damage. Any hints?
How do you troubleshoot a key cylinder in a commercial storefront door when locked from the outside? I'm unable to unlock it from the inside thumb throw. Thank you for your help
@lmyyg1897 I don't think so. These type of doors are typically thik enough for that type of system. Now, someone might make a system like that for them, but I personally have not seen it.
I personally have not tried to do that, but as long as all the internals line up correctly i dont see why not. You will have to turn the key in the opposite direction. But it should work
Amazon or if you have a commercial construction supply house in your area, you can check there too. But Amazon typically has everything you need. You can check Lowes or Home Depot. They sometimes will have what you need in some situations
Can someone tell me how to remove the lock on doors without the side plate? Our church has an old-style door without a side plate. It appears that there is a hole drilled in the door itself on the outside lock cylinder, but both have recently been replaced. Thanks
After attempting this because of your video, I broke the lock mechanism causing over 600$ in damages. The owners are suing me and forced me to go bankrupt. This resulted in my wife leaving me with my kids and taking my truck . Because of your video, my life is ruined! Hope you’re proud of yourself!
