My barrel is just spinning in my french doors so I can't open them.
I have bought a set of cobalt drill bits
I've been looking at a couple of 18v Bosch professional combi drills but not sure if the lower torque ones would do the job
Cheers","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51956346","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"paul123edwards"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T08:55:18.000Z","text":"If itโs an older euro style lock then snapping it would be easier and quicker. You will struggle drilling a lock if the barrel is spinning."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51956738","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"marco67"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T09:54:45.000Z","text":"
I take it, these ones would do the job?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51960849","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"marco67"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T18:37:06.000Z","text":"I managed to drill it out using cobalt drill bits, took about two minutes to drill.
Replaced the barrel, thinking this is too easy for me ๐
Try the handle a few times in the door open position, all fine.
Lock door and go to open it and the barrel is spinning again.
I can only think it's the big locking mechanism that runs the length of the door that's faulty.
Think I'll just call a locksmith"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51968256","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"marco67"},"datePublished":"2024-01-12T16:56:57.000Z","text":"Got a locksmith out today, turned out it needed a new gear box.
Sorted now"}],"commentCount":10,"interactionStatistic":3,"articleSection":"Ask"}