A Guide to Defeating Schlage Deadbolts by Drilling
Indiana-based Schlage Lock Company produces locks for homes and businesses. Their B-series deadbolts incorporate Everest, Primus, and Primus XP security features that block unauthorized key copying and resist current picking methods. Still, unless a lock is B-500 series or higher with a UL437-rated cylinder, the same drilling approach and equipment used on other deadbolt brands can open Schlage locks.
By Parker Green8 steps
Schlage Lock Company, headquartered in Indiana, manufactures a broad selection of locks for residential and commercial use. The B-series of deadbolt locks from Schlage includes Everest, Primus, and Primus XP security technologies, which are designed to stop unauthorized key duplication and defeat all current picking techniques. Even so, apart from a B-500 (or higher) Series lock equipped with a UL437-listed cylinder, Schlage locks can be drilled open using the same method and tools that work on any other brand of deadbolt.
Step 1
Put on the work gloves and safety goggles.
Step 2
Insert the 3/32-inch drill bit into the chuck of the electric hand drill.
Step 3
Position the tip of the drill between the top of the key slot and the edge of the cylinder, meaning the portion of the lock's surface that rotates with the key. Ideally, the outer edge of the bit should align exactly with the edge of the cylinder.
Step 4
Drill a horizontal hole approximately 1.5 inches deep.
Step 5
Take the 3/32-inch bit out of the chuck and put in the 1/4-inch bit.
Step 6
Place the tip of the 1/4-inch bit over the opening of the hole made in step 4 and drill inward, horizontally. Essentially, the first hole served as a pilot hole; if you attempted the final hole first, the metal's resistance would have made the drill harder to control.
Step 7
Pull the drill bit out of the hole and insert a key blank into the key slot.
Step 8
Rotate the key blank to release the bolt and open the door.
