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So in my ongoing crusade to finish my house, I am looking to put a stronger lockset in my front door. I have this very thick 3″ (or maybe 2 7/8) door which is too heavy for the standard mortise handset with turn-knob currently (poorly) installed. Anyone have a recommendation for a good locksmith? And should I buy the lockset myself, or is that something I order through a good locksmith. (The kind I am looking at – with the thumb lever and pull handle – seem to run about 500-600 online). Thanks!