How to Drill Pilot Holes to Install a Deadbolt

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Part of the video series: How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

Summary: Learn how to install a deadbolt lock on a door, including how to drill pilot holes for installing the deadbolt, from a professional locksmith in this free DIY video.

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J. Daniel Nell Daniel has worked as a professional Blackjack (21) & Craps Dealer since 2004. He has worked with Casino Concepts in San Diego California as a Dealer for Hire,... read more

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How to Drill Pilot Holes to Install a Deadbolt

Hi! I'm Daniel on behalf of Expert Village. In this particular clip, we are going to be drilling our pilot holes for our 2 2/8 inch holes and for our inch latch hole on the side of the door. I'm going to start by using a punch and just marking each hole that we already measure. Now this isn't necessary on a wood door so much that it would be on a metal door and the metal door your drill bit is going to have a tendency of wanting to wonder if you don't do this. So we just simply mark each one. Now we will take an 8th inch drill bit and we will simply start our holes.

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