Before you attempt to drill a lock keep in mind that you won t be able to drill locks that have a center pin made of steel or a ball bearing in the middle pin.
How to drill lock on upvc door.
To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
To get started hammer a center punch into a point just above the keyhole and take it out.
Lock snapping video showing how easily standard euro cylinder locks can be snapped and why you should inquire about us fitting quality anti snap locks.
The tools required for drilling a lock are an electric or battery powered drill a drill bit a suitable lubricant and a screwdriver.
How to drill different cylinder locks including very poor footage of one being drilled.
Especially if you can t get a locksmith to come out to fix your broken door you may have to be stuck in your home until you can get someone out to fix your door.
Broken upvc door lock mechanism.
It can be quite a scary thought when your front or back doors stop locking correctly.
How to open the door.
Drilling a lock is a form of destructive entry.
Then using an 1 8 inch drill bit slowly drill through the point you made with the center punch.