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(Gary Heston) wrote:
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How do we flip a left-hand Kwikset lock so it works on
a
right-hand door?
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On all of them I've dealt with, you just separate the
lockset into
the three main pieces, install the plunger/latch into
the
edge of
the door, stick the outside part (knob or deadbolt) in
from the
exterior side of the door, mate the interior part (knob,
deadbolt,
or turn lever) onto the rod from the front part, then
spend a lot
of time getting the screws started. Tighten everything
up,
and
you're done.

The only difference between l-h and r-h locksets is
which
way the
plunger/latch points, and they're generally made to fit
either way.
No need to pull the cylinders or anything like that.
Locksets that
only fit one way are usually clearly marked as "l-h
only"
or "r-h only".

DING DING DING DING !! We have a winner, folks!
Finally, someone posts the correct answer.

not really :-)
an upside down keyway traps dirt and debris that can get
into the top springs,
and cause problems down the road.
an upside down keyway traps dirt and debris that can also
causes restriction on the pins movement.
not to mention the help of gravity to help allow the pins
manipulating freely.

Missing the point... re-read Heston's post.

didn't miss his point at all.
just added an important point.

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It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor
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