How to remove a screen door lock

How to remove a screen door lock - HACK

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Жыл бұрын

This is how to remove a screen door euro cylinder lock when the lock is faulty or you have lost the keys. Many people get stuck with how to remove the cylinder and end up cause a lot of damage to the screen security door and the lock. All you need is this simple hack to snap the lock in seconds. For more DIY and How to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE
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@leanne4059 9 ай бұрын

Spent many hours trying to remove a lock, understand the frustration the door owner must have felt. After watching your video took less than 1 minute to remove the lock, easy ! thank you so much

@lachlanhendy1251 9 ай бұрын

Bill you are an absolute bloody legend! I started pulling my lock apart and got to exactly this point! Annoyed that I might spend the rest of my night searching for a solution. But Bill has the answer to all of lifes problems!

@chuckmaddison2924 27 күн бұрын

Me again, I found an old tape measure and cut a strip from It about 3mm wide and was able to trip the cam. Many thanks.

@magiesuniquegifts 2 күн бұрын

I spent two days trying the other video ideas. I was thinking to buy a new door. I tried this tonight thinking im not strong enough to do your way. I just want to cry. Three tries and it broke off. Thank you.

@billshowto Күн бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

@rheser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, got it out before I thought about butchering the screen as I have the key but the handle lock buddy was already broken😅👍🏻‼️

@zoevas108 Жыл бұрын

I had the key Bill, and the lock chamber would not unlock properly. I had to use this hack, used a wrench and a multi grip, abit of force and boom, it snapped right off. Your a legend , thanks so much.

@biologycandidate 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much! You saved the day!

@JohnCaldwell-tz8zo Ай бұрын

Wow. This saved me a lot of frustration and angst. Locked barrel, no keys and I thought I would have to cut apart with an angle grinder. Snapping worked brilliantly with no damage to door. New barrels readily available albeit now around $33.00 in Oz.

@billshowto Ай бұрын

Get them from bunnings for $5-10👍

@chuckmaddison2924 27 күн бұрын

Many thanks, I have the key and removed the cylinder screw . No damage and at least 20 years old. It appears the cam won't release. I believe the old lock is Lockwood and I have a Bunnings Rolltrak to replace. Contemplating snap vs locksmith.

@HappyAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Perfect timing as I was doing this task today but didnt have enough gap between the body and the cylinder to get to the cam!

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@raeleenpreston4019 2 ай бұрын

@@billshowtohay, just wanted to know if that inner mechanism that was completely wrecked is easy to by as a part of the lock set or not?

@thaddeush.llewellyn2698 11 ай бұрын

🎉ripper tip! Love this! TESTED AND APPROVED!

@anthonydang6425 4 ай бұрын

Life saver mate. Cheers

@d.smoke27 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the wisdom!!! just popped a lock on a job I had no key for

@edover50 Жыл бұрын

Very different set up to what I normally face here in western Canada but found the video fascinating. Great job as always Bill.

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

Next time I visit Canada I’ll be sure to pay attention to how things are set up there👍

@edover50 Жыл бұрын

@@billshowto that’s part of the fun, seeing how different places do things. Construction principles are the same, but codes and products are amazingly different.

@leamog Жыл бұрын

@@billshowto western canadians are nice fellas eh

@robotsnthat Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you'll never come across sh1te Australian hardware. Aussie window security usually consist of a wood dowel to prevent the window from sliding 😶

@stevenlane729 Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how many swear words were used by the person who first tried to release the lock.

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

Lol , agreed 👍👍👍

@castillocamilo 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@johnegan1623 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant video - thank you

@cruisysoozi Жыл бұрын

Snapping the cylinder worked for me thanks

@nezram8695 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Worked like a charm.

@jacksonroad9263 Жыл бұрын

Did you try the key from the other side?😀 excellent tip. i was thinking grinder but you showed us an easier way! thank you

@200Mviews-ou1po 18 күн бұрын

Thanks this will help me out

@alexouretski115 7 ай бұрын

I managed to use this method to remove a Whitco cylinder from a Lockwood lock 😀

@Johadart Жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, you seem to make a video after I've done the bad guys thing and used a grinder.. too late now, but fixed Thanks mate I’ll keep this in my toolbox cheers 🤙🏼🇦🇺

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

Lol, there’s always next time 👍

@Johadart Жыл бұрын

@@billshowto yes there is mate thanks..

@Johadart Жыл бұрын

@@billshowto hopefully there won’t be.. lol 🤙🏼🇦🇺

@YSM1971 7 ай бұрын

Very clear explainations, even speak English as a 2nd language I followed the steps and removed everything! Thanks a looooot I closed the glass door and the key snapped in the key hole I wonder if there is a way to take the broken key out. Just wondering if I can avoid to go to Bunnings on Christmas Eve…😂

@YSM1971 7 ай бұрын

I found the key snapped video. Thanks

@rossbirch7657 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@petereicens5089 8 ай бұрын

Good vid, but on some doors, like mine, you have to make sure the latch is full engaged, other wise, even with a key, the lock is still stuck. Once the mall snip is pressed and the latch fully extended (as if it was locking the door) you can use the key to turn the cam and get the lock out.

@Cris-ih3jx 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 💛

@alenkacaserman Жыл бұрын

Not me watching this after I spent the last couple of hours making a completely ridiculous mess out of my screen door 🤣 Pretty much drilled the lock into shrapnel and it still didn't come out. It was a pleasure snapping the damn thing in half

@nerinat8371 Жыл бұрын

They obviously didn’t read the instructions, thanks Bill

@omally23 5 ай бұрын

Life saver!!!!

@billshowto 5 ай бұрын

👍

@sharevisionzhk2518 Жыл бұрын

Watching from HK

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

Welcome 👍

@sowhat3430 Жыл бұрын

hi bill, Would you kindly show how to remove Jason window catcher ? Appreciate it

@stephstaggs8634 3 ай бұрын

Can you make a video showing how to replace track wheels on sliding screen door? 😊

@billshowto 3 ай бұрын

Already on my channel 👍

@chelseydelong9538 Ай бұрын

Can you break the lock if it stuck in the lock position? Our door will not open. Can you please help me with this????

@PAULLONGBOTTOM 4 ай бұрын

Great video but for the life of me I can't see the gap to lift the cam.

@glenno05 Ай бұрын

Ledgend! Was about to get a bigger hammer...

@jordenlai5895 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, I need to cut the screen door handle area to make it bigger to fit a new handle. What can I use?

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

Depends on how much larger it needs to be. Sometimes I need to make the area larger just for the screws and I use a larger drill bit. If you need to make the whole area larger there is specialized tools ( punch) for this. The area would generally be covered by the face plates so in theory it dosnt need to be pretty.

@jordenlai5895 Жыл бұрын

@@billshowto thanks. larger drill bit to shave is a good idea. Will give it a go.

@OneIdeaTooMany Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the kinda job I would do....

@TapelessDrywallFinishing Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@tonyhawk123 Жыл бұрын

Bill is The Simpsons of DIY. For handling any sticky situation, Bill's Done It. (For those who dont get the reference. For any conceivable plot, The Simpsons at some point already did it)

@leamog Жыл бұрын

Where did you go to school?

@tonyhawk123 Жыл бұрын

@@leamog Trolling?

@amandaalley77 4 ай бұрын

My issue is I was installing new one and the whole door is not locked by the top silver latch and it’s locked closed and the handle doesn’t release it. How do I fix this?? Please!!!!

@billshowto 4 ай бұрын

If you email me a video of the issue I will try and help.