DIY Convert Mortise Lock to Smart Lock

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2020
  • In this video, I show you how I converted a Mortise lock to a Yale Smart Lock using inexpensive home tools. I do not take any responsibility if you try this on your own. Thank you.

Komentáře • 14

  • @DaveHerrington
    @DaveHerrington Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for making this video. I have a similar situation that I am evaluating. You don't talk much about what you needed to do to place the cover plates on the door frame. From what I see at 2:50 it is obvious that these plates are MUCH wider apart than the holes in the one plate that would have been there from the original mortise lock. Anyone contemplating this DIY project will need to find additional advice on how to install those plates properly.

  • @ecurepair
    @ecurepair Před 3 lety +4

    I may just be being picky but I really dislike the latches not being inset. Seems easy enough to dremel the cover plate you made to set the latches properly.

    • @thecomicsarereal
      @thecomicsarereal  Před 3 lety +2

      No you're right. It bothers me as well. A fully flush finish would have been a nicer look.

  • @shannonchen3376
    @shannonchen3376 Před 3 lety +1

    i have this mortise lock too.... really want to change to a smart lock as well....

    • @thecomicsarereal
      @thecomicsarereal  Před 3 lety

      Do it Shannon! My video explains how I did mine. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @Soprano0913
    @Soprano0913 Před 3 lety

    Great demo! Are the 2 lock holes that you drilled into metal mortise filler plate 6 inches apart on center?

  • @magiclocks9206
    @magiclocks9206 Před 3 lety +1

    Morteese????? Is that like two mortooses?

  • @supertramp2991
    @supertramp2991 Před 3 lety +1

    D.I.why?

  • @desz2834
    @desz2834 Před 3 lety +1

    great video :)

  • @natas7379
    @natas7379 Před 3 lety

    mooor--- tease lock, wow. Butchered the whole thing. But I got wifi on this thing that's all that matters.

  • @poppydream5557
    @poppydream5557 Před 3 lety +6

    Jesus man you just turned a $1000 lock into a $70 piece of garbage Hope you didn't throw that mortise away, you'll want to put it back on in a year when that breaks

    • @thecomicsarereal
      @thecomicsarereal  Před 3 lety +3

      Never realized this DIY would be so controversial. The mortise I stripped out is worth $100. A tad bit shy of $1000. I tossed it in the trash. Very happy with the result. In-laws, friends and nanny all have their own access code to get into our condo now. Going to a smart lock was a no-brainer.