Segal SE 15361 Deadbolt – Jimmy-Proof Design Prohibits Forced Entry by Spreading of Door Frames – Solid Bronze Alloy, Brushed Brass, Angle and Flat Strike, Single Cylinder (Single Pack)

Probablement le meilleur Véro du monde s'il est bien installé on se donne la peine de remplacer le cylindre d'origine par quelque chose de sérieux. Rapport qualité-prix imbattable

When I opened the package, I discovered that the backplate was missing. Screws go through the backplate to hold the cylinder in position; without the backplate, the cylinder falls out. I have a metalworking shop in the basement, so I was able to make a substitute backplate. It's not as good as the real thing though. I' wrote Segal asking them to send a replacement. I heard from them a few hours later, saying that they've shipped me a replacement backplate. The directions specify a 1-3/8" hole saw to cut the hole for the cylinder. The cylinder is 1.175" in diameter. A 1-3/16" hole saw (1.1875") seemed to me to be a much better choice. I wrote and asked them about it. They replied that 1-3/8" is correct; the trim ring takes up the space and holds the cylinder in position. I'm guessing that the additional clearance allows for misplacement of holes and it will still work. One plus side, it seems to be a sturdy and well-made lock. Against that one has to balance a missing piece, promptly replaced.

10/10

about 15 years ago a lock like this on our front door broke and I went to a locksmith who ordered a similar lock for me. That lock worked until a few weeks ago and it broke. I took it apart and found much of the mechanism inside to be made cheaply out of thin stamped sheet steel and a couple of thin tabs broke making the key no longer able to unlock it from the outside. I looked online and found a lot of cheaper locks made in about the same pattern but wanted something tougher and found this one. It was well worth the price! The body is heavy molded bronze and brass. The mechanism is sturdy and also molded. The screw holes fit the old lock's holes (important in a heavy steel-clad door). There is a lip about 3/32" wide on the back side that is apparently meant to fit around the edge of the door that made it not fit flush against my door. I decided that the rest of it was so nice I wouldn't send it back and try again. Instead I bought a nice heavy file and in a few minutes I had that lip filed flat so that the lock mounted flush against my door. I doubt I'll ever need to replace this one.

This is a very well made product with good installation directions. Some door frames are more challenging than others when it comes to mounting the strike plate. I like that two different strike plates are included - unless you have a lot of experience you will not know which one you need in advance. Worked well for me. Not for installation next to a window in a door - use on glass free doors only so intruder can't break window and turn knob to open. For solid doors - this is just the ticket. Keys and cylinder are smooth and well machined - no rough edges. Would buy again.