Yale AU4602LN x 613E Cylindrical Lockset, Grade 2, Privacy Function, 2 3/4" Backset, 613E Dark Satin Bronze Finish

It's a thick, robust handleset that's built like a tank, but isn't simple enough to be used by the average homeowner. * Although "grade 2" hardware, such as this unit, is made for domestic use (or light commercial), the handleset feels like it's tough enough to handle any job. This is an entirely non-harmful product A combination lock) is not something that you can see in any household. It is an extra-regular How do I find a reliable door for my closet or pantry? Thus, it would likely be best for someone who works a lot and is often on the go This is an inexperienced office door with an abused deadbolt for closing time, like you might see at a real estate or an insurance office. It's not just the handles that are solid, that cylinder that goes through the door dwarfs any "grade 1" lock. Two extra prongs are attached to each end of the handle bases, designed to prevent the handleset from twisting or moving in hollow doors. I consider the strike plate to be double the size of a standard interior plate, and reinforcement bolts can be added to toughen up the whole system. You can see the metal plates on each side, the decorative cover on each side, then the handles on each side of the installed set when you take it apart. There are no visible screws There is a release switch inside the handle that has to be popped off with a pointed tool (included), which is kind of odd for a non-professional. The commercial use of this image is not permitted. For a mechanism that operates without locking, all of this is quite intricate. Retrofitting this handleset to replace an existing handle (or to use with pre-existing handles The doors come with pre-hung frames Drilling for hardware installation) will require Even though the cutouts and dimensions matched what I already had in place (residential construction), it still took additional lightweight carpentry to drill out notches for the prongs and the large strikeplate took twice as much time to chisel. There is no interior strike plate I have used up to now that has this much out area. It is typical for hardware of this type to include instructions such as these- Unless you know what you are doing, it's difficult and nearly useless for a first-timer. As with most hardware companies, Yale should move toward simplified instructions like IKEA's and pair them with a parts list rather than include the dense, tiny, unclear insert that is only useful for exploded diagrams. I've installed and worked with a number of Kwikset and Schlage locksets (along with one Brinks) before, but this is my first Yale handleset. Although I'm impressed by the construction, I find the complexity annoying. In my opinion, only if it matches your existing Yale hardware would this be recommended for residential use, otherwise it is better suited for light commercial use.

Nellie Kaiser

| Aug 13, 2021

There is no doubt that this is a super-stiff This item is graded 2 and doesn't lock, so it is ideal for use in a light commercial or residential setting. As I am not very mechanically inclined, I found the directions somewhat confusing. We had a locksmith come to install some locks on our greenhouse and kennel, and I asked him to install this one as well. The design is sleek and strong, and is all business. The product works flawlessly, and I look forward to using it for many years to come. It is on a large supply cabinet in the kennel. The value is excellent and the product is very impressive.

Remington Maynard

| Sep 14, 2020