BALDWIN BRASS ONLINE INFORMATION - CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCK

Baldwin Brass Online Information

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCK

Choosing the Right Lock For Your Needs

Please fill out and submit this form and we will e-mail you advice on choosing the correct lock for your door. If you are unfamiliar with door and lock terminology the "glossary of terms" page should help you. Before you start filling out this form, print out the "dimension worksheet" page of this website and fill it in with the requested measurements taken directly from the door(s) you are buying hardware for. Make sure you take accurate measurements! When dealing with door hardware an 1/8" can make all the difference in the world. Take your time, be accurate and we'll make sure you get the right lock the very first time!

Is the door interior or exterior?:

What is the function of the door?
	entrance
	bath
	bedroom
	closet
	secure storage
	patio
other:

Is the door single or double?
	single
	double

What hand is the door?
(not sure? click "dimension worksheet" for explanation)	right
	left
	right hand reverse
	left hand reverse

Does the door require keyed security?
	yes
	no

If yes, what level of security do you require?
Not sure? Check out our "security tips" page to help you decide.	standard keyed latch
	standard keyed deadbolt
	keyed latch and deadbolt combination
	high security

Are you working with a new or existing door?:

What is the thickness of the door?
(dim.A on the "dimension worksheet")	< 1 3/8"
	1 3/8"
	1 3/4"
	2"
	2 1/4"
	> 2 1/4"
other:

What is the width of the stile?
(dim.B on the "dimension worksheet")	3" or less
	3"- 3 3/4"
	4"- 4 3/4"
	5" or more

Are there lock holes already bored in the door?
	yes
	no

If no, submit form. If yes, are there locks presently installed on the door?
	yes
	no

Using the dimension worksheet, provide the necessary information below

Which drawing most closely matches your door?
	#1
	#2
	#3
	#4
	#5
	#6
	#7
	none

What is the backset of the existing lock or holes(dim.C)?:

What is the approx. diameter of the face hole(s) in the door(dim.D)?
#1:
#2:

What is the distance between center to center of face holes(dim.E)?:

What is the height and width of the edge cutout(s)? (dim.F)
#1 height:
#1 width:
#2 height:
#2 width:

What is you're e-mail address you would like response sent to:

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www.BaldwinBrassOnline.com

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