Black & Decker 79-368 Bi-Metal Door Lock Installation Kit

by Black & Decker

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Save time and money by installing locks yourself in just three simple steps with this handy kit from Black & Decker. Compatible with all standard-size wood and metal doors with a width measuring between 1-3/8 and two inches, the 79-368 comes with a durable high carbon steel hole saw that drills clean face and latch bore holes quickly and easily. For added convenience, this kit features a stay-in-place guide (no additional drill holes needed to keep it from moving around as you work), and it can be used with any latch bore face plate set--either rectangular or round. But the best part of this set is how easy it is to use: just tighten the guide with one hand, drill holes, and attach the lock to the door.

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Installs locks in three easy steps. Works with all doors, wood or metal, 1-3/8" to 2-3/8", with both standard backsets, and with any latch bore face plate set, rectangular or round.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 3.2 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002ZU7CY
• Item model number: 79-368
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,858 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Think of it as two slightly overpriced bi-metal hole saws., April 1, 2005

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veganMalcontent - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker 79-368 Bi-Metal Door Lock Installation Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This kit is really two bi-metal hole saws, an arbor, and some extra trash to throw out. I bought it to bore out the undersized holes on two metal-clad french doors. I hoped the flimsy plastic guide that comes with this kit would steady the hole saw. The first time I pulled the trigger on the drill, it was like that scene in the New York episode of the Simpsons where Homer uses a jackhammer to remove the boot on his car with comical results. To finish that door I ended up butting some clamps up against the guide to prevent it from moving. For the next door, I'll simply cut a hole in a piece of plywood and clamp the plywood to the door, which will make a much sturdier guide.

For a set of two bi-metal hole saws with an arbor, you can get better quality (DeWalt) for less money. Do yourself a favor and go buy DeWalt hole saws in the same sizes and make a jig similar to the one just described.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for wood doors, April 26, 2006

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Jess Wright "home repair junky" (Phoenix, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker 79-368 Bi-Metal Door Lock Installation Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this jig and used it successfully with wood interior doors. It was simple I set the two plastic pieces for the right setback and tightened it onto the door. Drilled the holes and had a great result. I replaced 20 doors with no issues.

I tried using it for a metal door and the bit walked around on the metal. I ended up using the template that came with the lockset. I used a centerpunch and hand drilled it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent tool if you know what you are doing, May 31, 2008

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H. Wu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker 79-368 Bi-Metal Door Lock Installation Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got this tool from one of the local home improvement store. Amazon's current price is better. In any case, it's cheaper than buying two separate bi-metal hole saws and a mandrel if you are working on only one brand of locks. Used it to install 3 deadbolts on metal doors. Worked just fine. Yes, the plastic guide is just marketing gimmick. Don't use it. Instead, drill a small pilot hole with a drill bit first BEFORE using this tool. Take your time to get it done accurately. And use a strong corded drill with a 1/2'' chuck and a 2nd handle.

Note that when changing the hole saw from the 2-1/8'' to the 1'' one, just remove the inner part of the mandrel, and leave the outer part on the 2-1/8'' saw. The previous reviewer apparently got confused by the instruction.