I would like to upgrade my lock

Quick Learner from Cherry hill n j

Jun 4, 2021 1:42 pm

Hello,
I recently install an American Craftsman 50 series patio door. The lock that comes standard is horrible I would like to replace it with a multi point security lock

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Emily from SWISCO

Jun 8, 2021 10:08 am

Hi there!

Please see our 82-265 and compare our dimensions to yours to see how they match up.

When it comes to mortise locks, you need to use what you have. I know you said you wanted to replace it with a multi point security lock, but could you go into more detail as to what you had in mind?

Quick Learner from Cherry hill n j

Jun 8, 2021 7:46 pm

I worked it out. I wound up getting the multi point lock that is in the pictures. I removed the sub standard lock that comes on a 50 series door. I then Cut a larger mortise and installed the multi point lock. The part that attaches to the jamb had to be shimmed 1/4". That wasn't much of a problem though. So, should someone have the same issue, you can tell them with confidence that it can be done and I would suppose, sell them a lock.

Incidentally, the 70 series door comes with the superior multi point lock. ( that's where I got the multi point that I used)

Thanks for responding

Emily from SWISCO

Jun 9, 2021 8:34 am

Thank you for the helpful tip! I'm sure it'll help other customers in the future.

If you have any further hardware questions, you know where to find us!