DEWALT Door Lock Installation Kit, C-Clamp Design, For Metal or Wood Doors, 2 Adjustable Bushings, Easy Installation (D180004)

Not sure why I hadn't bought one of these sooner. Makes the install of locks/handles a breeze on slab doors. Excellent value too. Even though it is plastic, I've found that it is durable and I've used mine numerous times and the results are always the same.

I bought this to install a lock set and deadbolt in a new steel entry door. It was easy to use and made clean cuts through the steel on both sides of the door. It is sturdy and clamped tightly to the door and did not move when I was drilling. Don't press real hard when cutting through steel, and remember to back off every 5 or 10 seconds to let the cuttings clear the teeth. It will make a nice clean cut. Hold on to your drill firmly because when it finally cuts through the steel, it will grab and you need to stay in control of the drill. Very happy with this purchase. I wish I didn't have to buy it, but the bolt locations in the door jamb were at a non-standard height so I had to custom drill this door. The teeth on the two hole saws still feel quite sharp so I imagine this unit will drill several doors before the hole saws need to be sharpened or replaced.

This tool works well. It just doesn't last as long as I'd hoped. After about a dozen uses, the template portion starts to enlarge from use because it's plastic. This would be a fantastic tool if the cutting guide was metal.

This is one durable, and easy to use tools. Fits perfectly on the door and cuts perfect wholes. Its a bit pricey but gets the job done fast and efficient.

I'm an avid DIY'er and replaced 10 interior doors recently using the Bosch 1617EVS router, Ryiobi door hinge installation and door latch kits, and Dewalt door lock installation kit. It was easy cutting the hinge recesses, door handle holes, and latches with these tools. I recommend using all of these. I bought door blanks. A few were too wide which I cut with a table saw. I simply laid an old door on the saw with as a bed with 2x4's supporting the outer edges. This worked fine. A couple were too long which I cut with a skill saw. The Ryobi hinge guide was perfect to guide the router cutting of hinge recesses. It mounts firmly and is precise including router bit depth setting. Be sure to let the router stop before removing it from the jig. This eliminates cutting into plastic noted in the other reviews. The Bosch router is great. It starts very smoothly with a controlled spinup. I felt no vibration and it was easy to control and guide. This is my first router and am very impressed. The Dewalt door lock install kit worked great to cut the door and lock mechanism holes. I just cut carefully to avoid chewing into the plastic. I had an extra 1" hole saw to cut the lock mechanism hole. The guide firmly attaches to the door. The Ryobi door latch kit was the only weak link. Ryobi needs to provide a router guide to cut the latches like the hinge kit. It's hard to hold the template steady and parallel to the door while striking with a hammer. Like others, I used wood chisels to remove the wood and a dremel with cutting tool to round the corners.

I went to use this only to realize that I didn't have any way of attaching the hole bits to my drill. There is a threaded hole In the bottom of each one, but I didn't have anything to screw into them.I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box so it took me a minute to figure out I had missed something vital before tossing the plastic shell this tool came in.When you get it, turn the package upside down and look at the bottom. There is a drillbit hidden below the paper liner and easily missed if you don't think to look for it before throwing the packaging away.I'm guessing that if you're buying this, you know something about using the drill and hopefully how thick the door you are putting holes in is.Adjust the guides for the knob assembly and mortise latch then attach it to the door.I used mine to install a new deadbolt lock. It worked perfectly. I wish I had this thing 30 years ago when I was hanging doors as a teenager.

This door installation kit is a game-changer. I’ve installed my fair share of doors over the years, and this is hands-down the fastest I’ve ever been able to measure and drill. Everything lined up perfectly on the first try, saving me time and frustration.Pros:Fastest I’ve ever measured and drilled – The templates and guides are spot-on, which drastically cut down the time I usually spend fiddling with alignment.Easy to use – Whether you’re a DIYer or a pro, the clear instructions and intuitive layout make the process smooth from start to finish.Accurate – No guesswork. The hinges, latch, and strike plate were all perfectly aligned thanks to this kit.If you’re tackling a door install anytime soon, this kit is worth every penny. Highly recommend.

Makes easy work of an intimidating project. Get cutting fluid for metal doors