The original "Squeeze-play" was developed by Robert Sieveking, a locksmith, inventor, and writer for The National Locksmith magazine. About 20 years ago I was in Minnesota taking classes at Doyle Security Products and I saw a class called wafer lock reading taught by Mr. Sieveking, it was only fifteen dollars and would fill a time slot between my morning and afternoon classes so I signed up even though I was already a "seasoned" locksmith with three years experience and knew all I needed to know about making keys for wafer locks.
That was really cool to watch. I always wondered how a lock was seated in a metal door, a neat tool you used. Thanks for this 'go to work with Jason day' video, cheers
I’d love to see your tips and tricks for metal door installations and repairs. Maybe in a commercial locksmith series or something. So many gems like this, using tabs, aftermarket kits, etc. Shoot man even how not to drop tabs and nuts in a metal door or jam lol. I know I’ve learned the hard way. I really enjoy your content Jason. No idea how many years I’ve been following but it has to be nearing a decade now. Wild how much I’ve learned. Thank you for keeping the channel going!
I am installing a deadbolt lock on the metal walk in door of my shop. I've got everything figured out except the strike plate. There is a recessed strike plate for the knob set that's on it now so I suppose I can take it out and see how it was done. If I am able to install the deadbolt strike plate I will have to use a Dremel tool with a cutting wheel. It could get nasty! Oh, and I love the trick of putting a pen through the bolt hole to mark the jamb. I will most definitely be using that one. Great video and the only one I could find that answered nearly all my questions.
The original "Squeeze-play" was developed by Robert Sieveking, a locksmith, inventor, and writer for The National Locksmith magazine. About 20 years ago I was in Minnesota taking classes at Doyle Security Products and I saw a class called wafer lock reading taught by Mr. Sieveking, it was only fifteen dollars and would fill a time slot between my morning and afternoon classes so I signed up even though I was already a "seasoned" locksmith with three years experience and knew all I needed to know about making keys for wafer locks.
That was really cool to watch. I always wondered how a lock was seated in a metal door, a neat tool you used. Thanks for this 'go to work with Jason day' video, cheers
I’d love to see your tips and tricks for metal door installations and repairs. Maybe in a commercial locksmith series or something. So many gems like this, using tabs, aftermarket kits, etc. Shoot man even how not to drop tabs and nuts in a metal door or jam lol. I know I’ve learned the hard way. I really enjoy your content Jason. No idea how many years I’ve been following but it has to be nearing a decade now. Wild how much I’ve learned. Thank you for keeping the channel going!
It still kills me how many doors are released out into the wild each year without deadbolts.
Outstanding job!
Great Tool. If I were a younger guy I’d get one. Not many of these road jobs left for me anymore. Another Professional job Jason.👍
Very cool! I wondered how the plates were sunk into the door.. Thanks for this!
I love the squeeze play.
This was really helpful. The other videos don't really show installation on metal doors. Thanks a lot.
Well done! I have one of those Sargent Levers...came in the bottom of a box of parts I nabbed on Craigslist for five bucks.
I am installing a deadbolt lock on the metal walk in door of my shop. I've got everything figured out except the strike plate. There is a recessed strike plate for the knob set that's on it now so I suppose I can take it out and see how it was done. If I am able to install the deadbolt strike plate I will have to use a Dremel tool with a cutting wheel. It could get nasty! Oh, and I love the trick of putting a pen through the bolt hole to mark the jamb. I will most definitely be using that one. Great video and the only one I could find that answered nearly all my questions.
Cool tool. I don’t have that tool yet. So I just remove the flange part of the latch and install the adapter for circle holes. Seems just fine
Hi Jason thanks for taking the time to do this video.
where you get that tool to buy that mortise out the latch
I always enjoy watching the Squeeze Play. I can never remember the proper name of the jig.
Oh man... I've run into a few of these horrendous foam filled doors in the UK. Literally nothing makes them secure.
Thanks Jason. Does the squeeze play have marks to let you know when the depth is correct?
What’s the tool you use to sink in the latch?
Nice video. Isn't there a cup or something you can insert into the strike hole? It looks, well... like an open hole in metal.
Who makes that piece to create the deadbolt to fit in the hole comfortably?