Thank you! I am currently tasked with re-installing a very old Baldwin that was dismantled by a G.C. who needed me to change the existing door slab from LH in-swing to RH out-swing. The Baldwin lockset is marked as NON-reversible. But because it has round knobs, rather than the thumb lever mechanism as in your example, the Baldwin tech I contacted said I would be able to re-install it upside down, if the client was OK with having the deadbolt function under the knob rather than vice-versa, as normal. Baldwin also sent me installation documents. But without your clearly detailed video, I imagine I would have been in for a very challenging day. As you say, the instructions and template comprise a lot more information than is easy (or necessary) to digest. As it is not my first rodeo installing doors, I had already planned on mocking up a stile so I could play a practice round before possibly mangling the reworked architectural door. Your video confirmed this is a worthwhile precaution, while pointing out pitfalls that could have been very expensive to recover from.
I'm glad I could help. First time I took one of these apart, I almost cried. This one came from an old junk door so I decided to bring it home and make this video in hopes that it might help the next guy who tries to do this because these things can be really confusing as you know. Thanks for watching.
Following up: If the Baldwin lock is marked non-reversible, it is. Although it is easy enough to fit it in the mortise and rebore the through holes, the way it functions will only allow you to lock yourself into your house, not lock someone outside from coming in. I ended up buying a correctly handed replacement.
I went to the lumber store and bought a 6 foot plank and practiced several times before I did mine and I sure am glad I did. It can be difficult to read the template, I took a highlighter and marked mine. If you don't have skill don't attempt this without doing a practice run. You will regret it if you don't!
Good for you. That's a brilliant idea. I no longer install Baldwin locks. They make a simple mechanism extremely complicated and convoluted for no reason. If you've figured it out, you're in the 1%. Great job and thanks for watching.
Awesome video - thanks! I’m trying to install a Wyze Lock to replace the inside deadbolt knob to automate the Baldwin. Is it as simple as taking off the plate on the inside door?
Uhg. I hate doing that, but it is possible. There are various adapters used to make the driver bar (spindle) compatible. Just make sure you have the right one. As I recall, they are color coded. So find out which color adapter you need for your lock and you should be okay. Having said all that, I'm NOT a locksmith so I'm just guessing. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Would you say the average Joe can install these easily? Also, how about a kickplate at the bottom of the door? Should we install the new door first then put the kickplate on at the end? Thank you!
These are very challenging. The hardest part is cutting the hole for the lock body. IF you're going to try it, practice on an. old door first. If you want a kick plate, it should be installed after the door has been installed and has been finished. Thanks for watching.
Those are challenging and I'm not a locksmith so it's hard to say without seeing it. Something is worn or missing. Try to find a blown up view of your parts and do some detective work. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! I am currently tasked with re-installing a very old Baldwin that was dismantled by a G.C. who needed me to change the existing door slab from LH in-swing to RH out-swing. The Baldwin lockset is marked as NON-reversible. But because it has round knobs, rather than the thumb lever mechanism as in your example, the Baldwin tech I contacted said I would be able to re-install it upside down, if the client was OK with having the deadbolt function under the knob rather than vice-versa, as normal. Baldwin also sent me installation documents. But without your clearly detailed video, I imagine I would have been in for a very challenging day. As you say, the instructions and template comprise a lot more information than is easy (or necessary) to digest. As it is not my first rodeo installing doors, I had already planned on mocking up a stile so I could play a practice round before possibly mangling the reworked architectural door. Your video confirmed this is a worthwhile precaution, while pointing out pitfalls that could have been very expensive to recover from.
I'm glad I could help. First time I took one of these apart, I almost cried. This one came from an old junk door so I decided to bring it home and make this video in hopes that it might help the next guy who tries to do this because these things can be really confusing as you know. Thanks for watching.
Following up: If the Baldwin lock is marked non-reversible, it is. Although it is easy enough to fit it in the mortise and rebore the through holes, the way it functions will only allow you to lock yourself into your house, not lock someone outside from coming in. I ended up buying a correctly handed replacement.
I went to the lumber store and bought a 6 foot plank and practiced several times before I did mine and I sure am glad I did. It can be difficult to read the template, I took a highlighter and marked mine. If you don't have skill don't attempt this without doing a practice run. You will regret it if you don't!
Good for you. That's a brilliant idea. I no longer install Baldwin locks. They make a simple mechanism extremely complicated and convoluted for no reason. If you've figured it out, you're in the 1%. Great job and thanks for watching.
Awesome video - thanks!
I’m trying to install a Wyze Lock to replace the inside deadbolt knob to automate the Baldwin. Is it as simple as taking off the plate on the inside door?
Uhg. I hate doing that, but it is possible. There are various adapters used to make the driver bar (spindle) compatible. Just make sure you have the right one. As I recall, they are color coded. So find out which color adapter you need for your lock and you should be okay. Having said all that, I'm NOT a locksmith so I'm just guessing. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Would you say the average Joe can install these easily? Also, how about a kickplate at the bottom of the door? Should we install the new door first then put the kickplate on at the end? Thank you!
These are very challenging. The hardest part is cutting the hole for the lock body. IF you're going to try it, practice on an. old door first. If you want a kick plate, it should be installed after the door has been installed and has been finished. Thanks for watching.
@@askillthatpaysyou shared wonderful advice. Thank you so much for getting back to me. Have a wonderful night 🌙 🎉
My Baldwin ellipse doorknob (and stem) keep slipping off/out. How do I get it to stay inside the door?
Those are challenging and I'm not a locksmith so it's hard to say without seeing it. Something is worn or missing. Try to find a blown up view of your parts and do some detective work. Thanks for watching.
Bruh, it looks like you sawed your door off so I don't think the door is going to work.
Oooops. You could be right. lol