Strike Plate - Burglar proofing Your Home With The Ultimate Door Strike Plate

[@S.E.Locksmith]

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[@rossmiller4228]

Locked my keys in my house and had to break in. I bought one of these at Lowe's after repairing my wall. Very easy to install. It makes a difference.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It’s always works for Broken frame etc

[@annekrupl8175]

Ross Miller

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

We have metal doors and these on on them as well. Also the hinges have these little lips that stick out to keep the door from being kicked off the hinges as well. Upgraded all the screws to 4 inch screws as well. The front door I installed 2 of these things on the top that you can flip down when you are home to also help with kicking in. I've not put it to the test but I am certain nobody could kick in my doors and would need a battering ram or smash into it with a vehicle. That along with security film on all my windows and cameras and motion sensors and door and window sensors my place is locked down like fort Knox. Last line of defense if someone did make it in successful they would not be walking out alive.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

From what you just described it’s sounds like Security is your TOP priority. It’s good to be smart than sorry

[@Kman-nh3un]

It never hurts to reinforce the doorframe, I made one of these out of some angle iron but it doesn't look as nice as yours..lol. I also spent a few dollars on a video security system, they're not that expensive anymore and it allows you to check on your place when your not home or get a warning to your smartphone if the system detects any problems. Thanks for your efforts making videos to help people do things themselves, and ignore the buttholes that have nothing better to do than spread their negativity around. I've noticed that just about every video has the haters commenting. Thanks again and have an awesome day.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Hi there Thank You for the nice comment! It’s not that obvious that someone have something nice to say... most people that watch this video here just take the idea and write a disgusting comment. It is what it is, you have a blessed day

[@KishorTwist]

Haters are tragically part of the social media game very very unfortunately.

[@robertlee4172]

I would highly recommend using those door reinforcement plates on the bolts. Just as a visible deterrent it will save you a lot of grief. Thieves would try kicking the door leaving dents and shoe prints if they think there are no backing plates. I have a door with glass windows, so the first thing thieves see is a glass break alarm next to the bolt, the next thing they see is the metal plate screw mounted over the deadbolts, the third thing they see is the tint on the window so they can't see into the house. The more layers they see, the more hurdles they have to get around.

[@saba6783]

I got burgled before. That is the worst feeling ever. Thanks for the information and helpful advices.

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

Europe is ages ahead U.S.A. in this kind of things, maybe because we can't rely on firearms to protect ourselves inside our homes, take a look at the kind of front doors we use to have in our common houses, I mean, not in jewelries, banks and so on. Nobody wants a wood frame and wood door over here and locks are also very advanced too. Greetings from Spain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqO6h2yan6-dhMk and kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGXmn2PetKkq6c

[@S.E.Locksmith]

This locks are not common here in the US as most doors in residential area are made of wood etc.

[@champ-hy3tt]

Liked and subscribed just because you had close captions. You would be surprised about how many videos don't have any close captions, and as someone who doesn't have the best hearing, I appreciate it.

[@wh0tube]

Great advice, thank you. As long as the whole door frame doesn’t come down with a kick!

[@gregg8583]

Came here to see this guy drill into the floor LOL. 6:05

[@Artie_K]

I really enjoyed your instructional video. It inspired me to go out to Home Depot and get the product and install it in my home. You are very informative and very thorough. Keep doing what you do and ignore the uglies, sometime its bc they are hurt people who feel they have to hurt people in order to cope with what's inside. Rather than letting it go and live life to the fullest and be nice. Anywho, nice video, take care.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you so much for the nice comment I do appreciate it. i do really give a free quality content and tips to my viewers... some people are just assholes sorry to say and from their very own nature they’re just negative. Overall with 3000+ subscribers I can say that my channel is growing and it will keep growing for the good videos that I make You have a good day.

[@pbeigbabai]

I guess i will be needing to re tile my house after you are done installing

[@jimhoggett8153]

To ishome iuuio

[@davidoffon1]

Always do it with a piece of wood underneath, also, using the clutch stops beheading the screws!!

[@ianbrown8900]

I suggest you rewind it to 06:25 and check out the holes in the tiles

[@JanoyCresva]

If you look at 5:45 right before he even start drilling it looks like theres already holes in the tile. Theres some definite black underneath the panel before he even start with the first drill hole. This might be his house and he mightve done this very same thing when installing the jam or door or something.

[@jasonparkinson9273]

To ishome M

[@peterj6802]

6:17 Be very careful... Without gloves and drill directly into a tile floor. Oops.

[@hotsnottatertot5451]

I'm really liking your channel. About to move and needing to feel safe. This is a great place to start. Thanks.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you

[@electroniccheeks]

Feeling safe and being safe are two different things.

[@Mrbigcrush100]

Thank you, I just learned the best way to completely complicate installing a piece of 25 cent steel to my door jam. thank you

[@Mrbigcrush100]

just kidding, I liked the video but the product seems like you could get a lot more for the money. I pulled out my door frames and replaced them with 4 x 8 studs that I made from raw lumber and welded some steel caps on both sides and top anchored with 3/4" lags then built a 3" thick door with integrated woven steel inserts inside of the door w/ 1" pivot hinges and a brass / steel, 2 key, 5 point dead bolt for about $160.00 If I remember right the steel I used to completely frame my doors was about 30 bucks

[@Mrbigcrush100]

absolutely, there is a ton of things that can be done to increase the security around the house. from adding a few screws to parking a tank in your front yard lol. keep up the good work.

[@jonwilob6458]

Ingenious solution to a non-existent problem IF you have a pit bull and pump shotgun!

[@wheretonow3106]

So jay stew ,,When you got ripped off. They went in through a window? I personally like the shotgun hooked up the light motion sensor.

[@roningram5877]

25 cent steel? That would be an option, but the kit he used has 3 sections designed to overlap and with cut-outs for the dead bolt and latch, and it comes with the required screws--no looking for them. I dunno what the kit costs, but there's some value to having what you need all together.

[@bradyoung2819]

The sheer number of construction geniuses commenting on youtube is astounding

[@johnmansfield1103]

I personally install the door brace if you have issue mounting you can trim back the lip extending on door by marking it out and chiseling the wood on door to recess the bracket.

[@butchcoplin2316]

Not here to critique his technique and methods. I pulled what i needed to know from this video and I'll do it in a more efficient way that i think works better. Thank you for the idea on which i will expand upon in my own application.

[@kst357]

Instead of drilling the cutout tabs I'd have used a hammer & flat blade screwdriver to cut the tabs. Actually I'd use a cold chisel because I have them but a screwdriver is a substitute that almost everyone has in their tool kit.

[@humblewarrior6585]

One thing you can do instead of installing the plate ( and do it differently, mind you ) is back out the small 1" screws and replace ALL of them with 4" screws, on the latch side as well as the hinge side. If you have a solid door and frame it's gonna be VERY HARD for anyone to kick in your door, with those 4" screws, makes all the difference !

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I definitely agree with you but the overall Strike Plate is a big part of reinforcement to any wood door

[@trevinobush2474]

I had my husband add 4 inch screws to all our exterior doors, hinges and strike plate, then installed security doors. That plate would not give me that level of security i need when my husband is away for work.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Trevino Bush and how much this all pleasure cost you ?

[@trevinobush2474]

Silver Eagle Locksmith: Money is not an issue. My home is an investment.

[@richardvargus7443]

Trevino Bush saying your home is an investment and money doesnt matter makes no sense. There are things you can do to your home that will not affect the value. Therefore should not do if your home is a monetary investment. If you are focused on peace of mind your comment regarding investing in that makes much more sense.

[@gaknskk]

I would remove the one piece of casing and install shims between the stud and jam at each new screw location so when you tighten the screws it doesn't open door jam reval and have a big gap. just my opinion

[@roningram5877]

didn't hand tightening the screws (after drilling proper pilot holes) keep that from happening?

[@RJ-kg5jh]

As long as he doesnt throttle the screws in with a heavy duty impact there is no risk of deforming the door opening. The foam that is in between the door jamb and stud is high density and heavy enough to prevent even moderate deformation of the door jamb. The biggest mistake he made was in thinking that the drill bit length makes any difference whatsoever. Even the best custom build door jambs are only 3/4" thick wood and piloting the length of the screw even if we assume he is trying to reach well beyond the stud is not necessary. He could save time by just using one bit. Lol at people complaining about using ceramic tile as a backing during the drilling process - even a cobalt bit isnt putting a hole in tile without serious intent.

[@bonchidude]

Three locks works well and as well as two locks with the lock strike plate. But to be honest this option of 3 locks cost more. 2 deadbolt and one of the is a medeco deadbolt. That should do it too. I got deeper screws with the medeco deadbolt.

[@jj1944]

This is a great video .There has been a rash of burglaries in the area and I've been looking at adding more security measures

[@daleval2182]

Model 870 Remington 12 G waiting is a nice touch

[@socalsand86]

Is the extended part of the metal door jam frame that’s above the dead bolt needed? Seems like there is enough screws on the lower piece that the dead bolt goes through.

[@Lexxii10032007]

I have found your videos very helpful! Especially for a brand new home owner like myself. Thanks!

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you Alexa Keep following my videos as soon I’ll make some more and very very good ones.

[@monaladyconsumer184]

Great level of detail to show us how to do this important task!

[@faaiqkamaldeen4781]

Any tips for double door ?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Yes of course.... reinforce both sides of the double door hinges with 3 inch screws (all of the hinges) and also install the Nightlock Door Barricade - Double Door Reinforcement kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DbaWiuarqLkKM On top of this consider to install the MUL-T-LOCK MT5+ Hercular Deadbolt | How to Secure a House From Burglars kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2TMnYiIm6h5sLs

[@faaiqkamaldeen4781]

Silver Eagle Locksmith thank you. Will check these out

[@FM19MONTH]

Thank you. Well done. On my to-do list.

[@MsBlondeys]

Sounds like a great product. Will have to try this. Thanks for the video. That's a big help.

[@mltndeal5120]

To all viewers out there...my door got kicked in by a burglar or something who was just angry at me for not being home. I just went the store in the evening when I got home my door was ajar. So I tried to look around at ACE hardware store for something like this. My door jamb was damaged. So what i did was use a metal-stud strap plate I installed it and made a 3/4 inch hole and put it on the backside of the door jamb. I'm confident the next time the perpetrator won't be able to kick in my door. But I like to purchase this plate in this video. 👍 But like I said folks I used a 6 inch wide flatstrap the metal-stud framers use and I used some self tapping screws metal-stud screws which have a lot of holding strength. I'm a metal-stud framer.

[@tanjowil9743]

Brilliant information, thanks.

[@usnva5638]

If the screw heads will break from overtightening then those are not the right screws for this job.

[@ThePinkSpider]

Cute video, I could definitely get this done with instructions like these!

[@jeremiahjones8628]

Can you put the 3" screws into the door to reinforce it as well?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It depends on the door type... not every door will be solid wood

[@elihucarranzasr.8992]

Hugo, Please add a video for the installation of the two Edge Guards so as to fit with Defenders Kit? How do I make the these Edge Guards fit properly, please? DrEc

[@dezznuzzinyomouth2543]

Is there -/+ allowance on the center to center latch:deadbolt.. Covering up holes whiles upgrading seemed more efficient at the time... Thinking of sealing the door throughout.... This video makes me want tk make my own custom strike plate. Trim door if needed. Double plate that sucker. Weatherstrip it just lulz

[@2shoez]

This video was so fun to watch. And seems like a good product too. thanks, will be checking it out.

[@kirasao]

I stopped taking this video seriously once the drilling over a tile floor started.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

+Kira Sao just from curiosity, why ? It's not that I drill the tile floor

[@roberthouseman5080]

I could see merit to worry about scratching or cracking the tile, although tiles that delicate don't really belong near an entryway. But really, put a bit of plywood down, or drill over the concrete step.

[@Nidkidful]

I said delicate tiles. Tile, so long as it's hard wearing, or engineered wood, belong in doorways. Something inexpensive, robust, waterproof, and oft covered in doormats is a good idea

[@stipcrane]

HaHa! Exactly my thought! Ya aways drill over scrap wood or at least a few inches away from any finish material.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I'm happy people talking about me & my experience... you all just made me laugh seriously.

[@zackiinu7194]

Let’s be honest; any modifications that require deeper and/or additional holes for screws into the wood on your door and/or door frame only weakens the wood. For such a small amount of wood on your door and door frame, less mass equals much less strength. Instead of drilling away the wood on your door frame, get a Nightlock door barricade, which is mounted into the solid concrete floor, or get something similar to the Security Door Bar (by Securadoor). You should also have a good outside motion detection system to alert you of intruders around the perimeter of your home. I found Guardline to be the best. You can easily add relays to the system, such as an alarm and strobe light. Lastly and personally, I also keep a cellphone and handgun on me at all times while at home.

[@davesmilingcoyote]

Thanks for the info!

[@z1522]

The second door plate that wraps is at least as important as the frame plate, if your door is wood. Many tactics will still override these reinforcements, as the frame can be pryed open unless it has been beefed up between the frame and nearest studs.

[@tuddyjonson1614]

Great video.💯💯💯

[@henryathurmanjr]

Bullet proof. i like the way you use the screwdriver for final tightening. So many hacks out there would spin the Phillip slots with the c.l. drill and round them off as they over tighten the screws in. You are a professional!

[@S.E.Locksmith]

After so long finally someone have to say a good word for my video and the hard work to make this video. Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it! so many people out there thinking they can do a better job, so be it! People will always find negative things to talk about instead of focusing on the bigger picture and the tip that I’m sharing in this video of how to secure the front door. It’s amazing to see how negative people are from their nature.

[@henryathurmanjr]

i'm glad to respond positively. You are right about people being critical. It is probably due to a complex of inferiority. Ha ha!

[@richardvargus7443]

Silver Eagle Locksmith dont worry about it sir. I really liked your video and will subscribe.

[@selfishlyintrigued]

Well a professional wouldn't use philips; they would use robinson at a minimum and likely torx if they are being fancy.

[@week6835]

Henry A. Thurman

[@moonsaber97]

i love watching your videos.they are always so informative !

[@juliopacio612]

This kind of video is great.It is always important to keep your house and family secure

[@halley-d3c]

What do you do if they use bump key look up locks and bump keys 😢😮😢

[@S.E.Locksmith]

But high security locks

[@tomteng263]

Excellent video and very detailed information. Thank you for the valuable help!

[@smileywarrior1870]

Can this product be used on a double entry door? One of the doors is always locked but can be opened when moving furniture in or out of the house.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Good questions. Unfortunately not sir this door strike is made only for a single wooden doors

[@fabiandaroca]

Thanks! Great video and resource for my next project of installing one of these.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It will definitely increase your door security

[@eyeonart6865]

what size shank is that burring tool?

[@3nertia]

If you don't have a drill bit for some reason - I wont judge, I have a drill with spade bits but no regular drill bits lol - then you can use a block of wood and a sturdy flat blade screwdriver to punch out the metal @ 5:50

[@ygberg]

Doors in the US are made to be kicked in as they always open inwards. Doing the opposite (as in Sweden), having the door open outwards makes it much harder to force it open.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

That is true… but I’m sure that there’s a reason for that

[@harvywells1]

Have you tried to open a door outwards in a 2 or 3 foot snow storm?

[@CarbonEarth]

Could you not score, then use a wood chisel on the door so it would accommodate the extra cover?

[@juliet.chico96]

cool, thanks for this because I was getting confused trying to do this and you made it make sense for me

[@ab3__774]

Nice video... Nice tutoral😛

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank You

[@flowv4697]

Very informative video with great instructions! Great way to stay secure and safe!

[@Ram-re5em]

Don’t forget the other side of the door and reinforce the hinges on both sides.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I agree with you. reinforcement of the hinges is super important just like the other side of the door

[@indalsingh704]

Thank you very much. Presentation is very good and explicit. Will update my door security shortly. Look forward to new security ideas and implementation.

[@tylerthomas6919]

Why not use 3 inch screws for every hole on the strike Plate?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

That’s a great question! Because not all the holes are closed to the inside door stud location. the inside stud is usually located close to the line of the door weather stripping and goes farther in - about 2 inch. that’s way other holes will not hit the stud. Check out my video on the 11 inch security door Strike Plate - it’s much easier to install, cheaper to buy and give you a great security as well if not the same as the Ultimate Door Strike Plate (this Video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaq8k42wqq2habM

[@tylerthomas6919]

Silver Eagle Locksmith Thanks for the reply.

[@mama2one1]

I think the longer screws that go through the first piece of wood and into the actual door frame is really all the security you need in the strike plate area and replacing two screws in each hinge. The fire department would have to come through the door itself than the frame around it. No foot or shoulder is gonna break it down.

[@jimk5307]

mama2one1 that’s better than most default installs but not enough to resist like you suggest. This solution distributes the force across more area. There are stronger options but they require more effort and trim repair.

[@garys9718]

Why would you drill on your floor,take it outside, or put a scrap piece of wood underneath

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Was a mistake but no harm done so it’s all good.

[@johnsavage8873]

You'd have to mortise out the door to put that plate on. A better solution is a cap that goes around the deadbolt also!

[@Christian_Prepper]

*_....AND THROW THEM AWAY!_* 8:38 Instead, use 3 1/2 screws!

[@vitaliadenovelle5536]

Very informative and detailed video. You've made the video in a nice way :))

[@garryibbetson9912]

I Like how he drilled in to the tile floor

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I don't remember drilling in to the tile floor in this video ?!

[@garryibbetson9912]

Silver Eagle Locksmith OTHERS ON HERE SAY HE DID TO SO MUST BE TRUE

[@BigDH28]

Silver Eagle Locksmith you should have never done the drilling like that over tile. Weather you put the crack in the tile right below where you were drilling was not clear in the video, but it seemed like you did cause the drill bit went through the plate with obvious force.

[@tommeyer3770]

Yep. No crack in the tile at 5:50 . But then there is one at 6:24 . Oh boy. Scrap wood backing would work.

[@FalenAnjel2]

Ya I was going to say that and finding out someone else said something to about that was a relief. A common sense thought would be putting a 2x4 or some sort of soft block to catch the bit.

[@drleo2641]

Good product though. It would definitely make a wood frame stronger

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Super stronger but don’t forget to also reinforce your door hinges as well with 3-4” screws.

[@usingwordpresssoftwaretoma3833]

Very professionally done presentation. Just curious, how long did it take to make?

[@ray07man]

4 hours @ $100.00 bucks an hour … for a 10 dollar pos

[@hollyric6]

This is great information. I will be a pro in no time!

[@amberbear2000]

Awesome information thank you so much!

[@LikeASimpleLife]

The piece you did not use could it be used on the handle. This is assuming that the door doesn't have a dead bolt.

[@Louwebster0798]

16:30 Why don't you cut the door to fit the special cover? That would work fine. It's in the kit for a reason. "Thank-You, Thank-You very much" Elvis Presley

[@johnsavage8873]

Hey there are multi lock pick keys out now!

[@andymaret7686]

this was very helpful thank you

[@russellknight7586]

I would like to see it done on a door with windows right next to it.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

How got a point here... this is why I also recommend this product: 3M Security Window Film - 3M Window Film Demonstration & Explanationskzbin.info/www/bejne/ipibcqmqqahnbK8

[@russellknight7586]

I actually meant a window next to the door means you can't use the deep screws to reinforce the door jamb.

[@ray07man]

aka "side light "

[@uicnowsocial1225]

Another great video, good detail on installation.

[@shocktrauma85]

This video was very helpful to me considering that I live on the edge of a relatively high-crime neighborhood. Thank you.

[@allanjohnson5528]

I would only recommend one change from what you said in the video. If your house is newer your front and other exterior doors all have double studs ( two 2x4's) which equals 4" of stud depth. Your door frame has 1" depth. So in total there is 5" of depth that you can screw into at the hinges. Use 4" deck screws instead of 3". With 4" deck screws they will go completely through the door frame, thru the first stud, and halfway into the second stud! 3" screws won't reach into the second stud at all. Those could be used on the hinge that connects to the door, but use 4" for the hinge that attaches to the door frame. Nice video otherwise.

[@russellhobbs1260]

Thanks for the tip.

[@apex007]

2x4 does not mean 2 inches.. 1.5 at best.. thats why you get 3 inch screws

[@stipcrane]

In what country is a 2x4 two inches thick?! Even if they were three inches thick, who says you need to go though two studs? Biting into 2" of studs is plenty, because the shaft of the screw will certainly snap before the thread will withdraw from 2" of wood. Try it with a crowbar sometime. Also I have doubts that a 4" screw will have a head small enough to fit the countersink of the hinge.

[@jeffm.2119]

2x4s are actually 1 1/2” x 3 1/2”. So (2) 2x4s and a 1” framing piece (actually 3/4”) would only be about 3 3/4” total.

[@jimk5307]

Allan Johnson I’m guessing that the included screws have different “strength” ratings than deck screws. Tensile, shear, torque all play and the application/use case drives the characteristics of selecting the “right” screw.

[@shastamartin6834]

I think this video was very informative & helpful

[@smileywarrior1870]

Hey great video but you should make a video with a double entrance door. Where the weak point is the centre of the door. You can also put a door handle plate on the actual door knob and dead bolt to prevent splitting of the door. I’d ensure you put that on.

[@KevinP32270]

THANKS!

[@TheOneshot78]

Does it stop the cops, from raiding your house

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It will slow them down Maybe not stop

[@sergiopabon1387]

Is it a must???? Or just recommended? Nice video though.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Recommended but for my personal opinion it’s must

[@josuesilva286]

What you mean .....your work should always be 💯%!!!!

[@phoneyjoe]

I'd like to see cutouts for the strike plates instead of drilling them out, looks like you could cut yourself bad or damage the floor if you slip with the drill.A lot of criticisms of the usefulness of this reinforced strike plate, but I'm for anything that makes a little more difficult for a burglar. That's the best you can do for most residences.

[@ricks.1318]

THIS ONLY WORKS for an Entry door , and if you happen to live in a city HIGH RISE !!!! IF you have any windows, a burglar WILL ALWAYS enter through a window, as those aren't usually alarmed, like doors are !!

[@encyclopediabrown5621]

Great video! Looks easy to do.

[@glorialynnjackson7042]

Great video but I would have liked to see a demonstration of how it works

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you first of all, about the demonstration maybe in the future we'll make another video for that.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

One should acquire and install a Steel Frame and Steel Door that opens outward. The exterior hinges should be spot welded at the minimum.

[@hykok]

Maybe it makes sense if the door opens by swinging out, but if the opens swing in, then it makes zero sense to install this product unless you have lots of chump change to spare. The whole idea is to prevent break-ins and won't stop you from going out of your home.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It makes sense to install it in both scenarios. You see what holding the door is really the frame and it doesn’t really matter if it’s a swinging in or out type of door, good reinforcement is highly recommended for any door

[@hykok]

@@S.E.Locksmith Does this type of reinforcement work for double door or you have to use a different type of strike plates?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

HonYin Kok No This Strike Plate it’s not for a double door. For a double door I would recommend you to check my other video: Nightlock Door Barricade - Double Door Reinforcement Tip kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DbaWiuarqLkKM

[@prajwolpl5086]

This video is much helpful thank you

[@StopmotionVideos4]

Great video, very helpful.

[@elleah16]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@torilucas5998]

Great Video!! I learned alot!

[@Auriam]

I like the idea but I find the description hilarious. "Burglars in recent years have become more sophisticated... They can gain access to your house simply by forcefully kicking your door!"

[@bobnewmann9503]

What if I have a wood door?

[@frankbiz]

Guaranteed if someone tried to kick in the door, it will give at the weakest point which is the locks. The door will split so all the strength of the frame is useless unless you strengthen the door and locks.

[@dang8491]

thanks tommy wiseau.

[@etmmt477]

Thanks for this vid. Just recently someone has (tried) to kick my door in, and this looks fairly easy to do, so I'm definitely putting this new plate in. The only thing is, around the door knob bolt on the door is badly cracked, and I really would like to know how to reinforce it.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

hi etm, thank you for the nice comment. for the cracked around the doorknob I would help you but I need to see a pic of the door and the lock to determine what will work best. Please send me a private massage here on KZbin with your email and I'll replay to you.

[@ashleafraser601]

Silver Eagle Locksmith x

[@efraincarreon8908]

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[@XxDrac13xX]

If the crack is on the door, use a round plate of steel where the knob is mounted. If it's on the frame, the door frame armor should help that. But I would look for an armor kit that uses one solid strip of steel

[@bobarino]

not seeing links in description or comments section

[@S.E.Locksmith]

You just comment sir

[@topsecretbear9918]

what about a door & jam that is thinner. Cant find such a thing for thinner doors.

[@LFPS0311]

I'll take a puff of what he's puffing to be all pumped up like that.

[@williamhutsul894]

Hope you are wearing Safety Googles!

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I always fo