Forum: Locksmith

May 17, 2008

What type of screw is this?

What type of screw is this?

The lock on my front door is fastened using screws like this. Does anyone know what they may be called, what type of driver would be used, and where I might be able to find one?

Thanks...

May 12, 2008

Locksmith and Lockset for 3" Entrance Door

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!

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