On 9/19/2014 2:10 PM, Jan Philips wrote:
Well, if I got a new pair keyed alike, I'd really have to get three,
to match the back door too. And that would be replacing two that
don't need replacing.

But I found a video online that convinced me that Schlage is better
than Kwikset. So, I thought of a better plan - along the lines you
suggested. Buy the Schlage at a store, ask if they have someone that
can re-key it. If not, take it by a locksmith and have them do it
there, rather than have the locksmith make a house call.


I've been installing and repairing locks since
1985. You did ask the list for advice, and that's
mine. The commercial Schlage is excellent. The
residential series found in stores now days, I'd
not have them if you offered them to me free. The
F51 knobs changed to a one piece design with
exploding spring cap, and the B-360 is garbage
design with "air shot" bolt that has no strength
that I can figure.

BTW, my front and back door both have knob and
deadbolt, and all four are Kwikset. Pin tumbler,
not the easy change nightmare.

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