Because there s a new larger standard size for doorknobs.
How to make a door handle hole bigger.
Do you have an older deadbolt or doorknob that needs to be replaced only to find out the existing hole is too small for that new deadbolt.
Jam a wood plug into the existing hole haha show how to drill a hole.
Cut two pieces of scrap plywood several inches larger than the diameter of the hole.
Cut two scraps of 1 2 or thicker plywood making them several inches larger than the hole.
To enlarge an existing hole.
Enlarging the lockset hole in a door can be difficult since there s nothing to guide the pilot bit.
Mark the centerline of the existing hole on the edge of the door.
To solve this problem.
Instead of paying big bucks for a new door wi.
All you need is an idea how to drill a hole in the door for new hardware on a old door.
Don t despair i.