Residential & Commercial Security - Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts - Dexter Double-Cylinder Deadbolts
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St_Ankus
10-18-03, 09:33 AM
I need to replace a 15 or so year old Dexter deadbolt, but can't find one in stores. I believe Dexter is now owned by Schlage and I emailed them about the problem. They never replied. The problem is, the new locks all require a larger bore than the one in my door. Can anyone help?
gdunn
10-19-03, 12:18 AM
How large is the hole in your door? Most locks made today require a 2 1/8" hole for mounting. But some brands can be mounted in smaller holes. Schlage deadbolts for instance can be mounted in smaller holes by not using the outer lock rose. Schlage BC series deadbolts can be mounted in a 1 1/2" hole.
BTW - You aren't going to find Dexter locks in any stores because they were bought out and dissolved quite a few years ago.
BTW - You aren't going to find Dexter locks in any stores because they were bought out and dissolved quite a few years ago.
WGW
11-14-03, 07:37 PM
Dexter=Black & Decker=Titan they are all the same plus a few names that escape me, but a low end product just the same.
Something slightly better is made by Weiser, and comes in both the single and double cylinder deabolt. They will install into the old 1 1/2" cutout you have and if bought at a lockmith shop, they can set it up to work off of your existing dexter key if you like.
Something slightly better is made by Weiser, and comes in both the single and double cylinder deabolt. They will install into the old 1 1/2" cutout you have and if bought at a lockmith shop, they can set it up to work off of your existing dexter key if you like.
billpbus
05-18-08, 08:07 AM
I disagree with gdunn. Dexter locks are still available in stores. I just purchased two Dexter deadbolts at Menards. The package says Dexter by Schlage. They are also available online. Good luck.:)
GlobalLocky
05-19-08, 08:42 AM
I disagree with gdunn. Dexter locks are still available in stores. I just purchased two Dexter deadbolts at Menards. The package says Dexter by Schlage. They are also available online. Good luck.:)
This is correct!
This is correct!