On Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:46:41 -0500, Bob Simon
wrote:

On Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:08:25 -0500, "Leroy"
wrote:

Bob Simon wrote:

Can a hole be filled in such a way that would not be very noticable
with a clear coat finish?

Can you use the existing deadbolt hole in the 'new' door and
relocate the deadbolt hole/plate in your door jamb?

The existing internal deadbolt cover is only 1 1/2" across while the
holes in the "new" door are 2" across. I can't imagine that I could

I can. Don't buy new hardware until you look at the old stuff. I
guess the weakness to be worried about is, would a burglar knock your
lock sideways and would that help him get in or cause him to try
harder.

Frankly I don't think burglars knock locks sideways. They are most
likely to just kick inthe door, so it's important that your dead bolt
bolt go as far in to the frame as possible, and to have a burglar
alarm if burlgarly is likely.


re-use my old hardware in this situation but I can probably find a new
deadbolt that would fit the door hole and chisel a new mortise in the
jamb. Thanks for helping me see this possibility.

You can cover up the now unused hole in the jamb with copper weather
stripping, or something.