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Posted by Martik on July 19, 2006, 2:04 am
>
>> Does the cut sheet metal for the lockset need corrosion protection? I
> assume
>> the galvanized coating is on the front surface only.
>>
> It can't hurt, especially if the door in question is subject to rain
> splash
> that may run down behind the trim ring. If the door is still in primer,
> hit
> it with a spray can, otherwise just paint the door with the knob assembly
> removed. Where did you find a non-predrilled steel door? I haven't seen
> one
> of those in years and years. These days, they all have premade reinforced
> spots for the striker and hinges. Or are you adding a deadbolt to a
> one-hole
> door or something?
>
> No, rusty knob holes aren't common, but I have seen streaks dripping down
> from the knob area. And I have seen plenty of rusty knob guts- some sort
> of
> rust-preventing spray on the innards before you button it up is a nice
> touch
> for the next guy.
>
> aem sends...
>
It was predrilled but you can see the raw steel edge in the lockset cutout.
I also have a non-predrilled steel door that I'm trying to figure out how to
cut the 2" and 1.5" holes w/o a special $30 holesaw. So far, in practice, it
looks like a 24 tooth metal jigsaw blade with a 1/2" starter hole will work.
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