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Default Flip Kwikset left-hand lock knob to right-hand keyhole reversal

I learned how to disassemble Kwikkies from the locksmiths who
trained me. I don't know of any web sites to help out.

Where did you buy the locks? Maybe someone there can help?

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How do we flip a left-hand Kwikset lock so it works on a

right-hand door?

I bought a set of Kwikset Security locks which advertise "Fits

All Doors" &
"Easy Installation". The Kwikset lock package contained two

left-hand keyed
knobs and two deadbolts.

The problem is there is NOTHING on the package that indicates

the two keyed
knobs are set up for left-handed doors (those with the hinge on

the left).
My outside doors are right-hand doors (they have the hinge on

the right).

It's crazy to me that Kwikset doesn't even SAY on the package

that all my
lock cylinders will be upside down unless I can figure out how

to switch
the Kwikset lock from being a left-hand knob to a right-hand

knob.

Do you know how?

I googled only to find a very tough to follow description of

the lock knob
keyhole reversing procedure sans pictures at
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=227800

Is there a PHOTOGRAPH or DIAGRAM of how to reverse a quickset

lock that is
set up for a left-hand door to have the keyhole right-side up

for a
right-hand door?

The instructions have room for Spanish, English, and French,

but no room to
tell us how to install the lock such that the keyhole is

right-side up.

Is the procedure to flip the Kwikset keyhole documented (with

pictures)?