Good job. I like to use a step drill bit on both sides after a through-and-through pilot hole. No chipping that way. I also have the owner/tenant put their eyeball to the door and tell me exactly where (how high) they want the peep hole. I always carry them on my service truck and I can sell the $9 Lowe's ones all day long at $39 installed.
Good Video! Here's a tip for drilling a hole perpendicular to a flat surface: Cut an (approx) 4" piece off a 2x4 at 90 deg with a table saw or mitre saw. Hold it on the workpiece while the drill bit is on drill mark. Just line up the drill bit with the vertical corner of the block and you can line up both left/right and up/down at the same time. Keep the block handy for next time.
To be really safe, Use something other than your bare hand to brush away any remaining chips or metal fragments from your drilled hole And certainly wear approved safety glasses or goggles
Well in all honesty there was no metal shavings, that’s a fiberglass door and he should’ve used a step bit instead of the paddle bit, I work for a door company and personally build doors everything from double French style doors, patio doors, single interior hollow core and solid core, fiberglass, hollow metal, I drill peep holes and bore handle holes, etc..
You would only use a gasket if your door is exposed to water. If you don’t have a storm door you’ll need a gasket. If your door is not protected when it rains you will need a gasket. Otherwise you will not need one.
Hey, I want to change my peephole to a larger one (5/8). Therefore my “pilot” hole is much larger because it already it a peephole. Can I just buy a 5/8 drill bit and drill halfway on both sides or do I risk ripping apart the door? It’s a wooden door
Hi! I have this small, bronze sign that says No Soliciting that I want to install on my front door. Is it advisable to just screw it in? Not sure what material my door is. It's not wood. I don't think it's fiberglass, either. Maybe, steel? Does that sound right?
If you install a sign permanently on a steel door you can never cover up the holes if you ever take it down. It can be done but just be aware of putting holes in a steel door.
@@TheMaintenanceMan oh, I see. Hmmm...guess I have to decide if I'll be fine with the holes or not. The sign is cute, and I will want it to remain there. However, if I have to think about a possible move and sale of the house, I just don't know how the next owners might feel about the sign. Either way, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I appreciate it!
There is usually instructions that will say the specific sizes of bits you will need for the style you purchase. The ones I used in this video were specific for the eye piece in this video. If you Emil me the eyepiece you’re planning on installing I can give you specific drill bit sizes. I’d love to help any way I can.
Good job. I like to use a step drill bit on both sides after a through-and-through pilot hole. No chipping that way. I also have the owner/tenant put their eyeball to the door and tell me exactly where (how high) they want the peep hole. I always carry them on my service truck and I can sell the $9 Lowe's ones all day long at $39 installed.
I must be buying the cheap unibits, I always get worse scarring with a unibit than with a flat one. 🙄
Thank you for your clear , informative, instructions on how to do things that even a novice like my self can’t go wrong 😊
I like how you used the bit rotator to install the door viewer on the home sealer
Thanks.. followed your instructions and the job turned out flawless..
Love your Tatoo! good to have a constant reminder.
This will definitely help me.
Great instruction video. Thank you
Good Video! Here's a tip for drilling a hole perpendicular to a flat surface: Cut an (approx) 4" piece off a 2x4 at 90 deg with a table saw or mitre saw. Hold it on the workpiece while the drill bit is on drill mark. Just line up the drill bit with the vertical corner of the block and you can line up both left/right and up/down at the same time. Keep the block handy for next time.
That’s a great tip!! Thanks for sharing.
Great video thanks. Just put my own Peephole in according to your advice and turned out 👍 great..Thanks again.
Glad to hear things turned out well.
Great video, easy to follow your rationale, nice clean job.
Thanks for the compliment.
Ask The Maintenance Man no problem, I’m going to be doing this on my front door tonight.
I’d love to know how it goes. If you want to snap a pic and share just send it to my email. askthemaintenanceman@gmail.com
Thanks for the tutorial, now I can go ahead to buy one online and do the job.
Nice job, thanks for posting!
Great video, I used everything you said to use and it turn out perfect..Thanks
Glad to hear the video helped. Have a great evening.
Great video!!!
Thanks. Hope it helped.
Excellent video!!!
Thank you!
Great video now I can see who’s knocking on my door
To be really safe, Use something other than your bare hand to brush away any remaining chips or metal fragments from your drilled hole And certainly wear approved safety glasses or goggles
Thanks for the safety tip.
Well in all honesty there was no metal shavings, that’s a fiberglass door and he should’ve used a step bit instead of the paddle bit, I work for a door company and personally build doors everything from double French style doors, patio doors, single interior hollow core and solid core, fiberglass, hollow metal, I drill peep holes and bore handle holes, etc..
TODAY I used your video to install my view finder ❤ thanks ❤
Followed the instructions and my neighbor can now see if I’m home or not without ringing the bell 🤣😂😂
Oh wow! That’s not a good thing. They are supposed to be a view through one way only.
Ask The Maintenance Man haha just kidding. Excellent video though!!
Whew..you had me going. Good one. Thanks for the compliment. Have a great weekend.
Helpful information, thank you for sharing !!
Thank you great video
What kind of door is this? Will this technique work on a metal door?
This video was made on a metal door.
Pennies or quarters work very well for tightening
Use a drill guide block, only $8 and you won't have to guess if it's perpendicular
I love this idea! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this video, just subbed.
Thanks!
Thanks for making this video now I don't have to pay someone to do it for me.
Glad I could be of help.
Sa-weet!
Thanks!!!
Are there bigger size peep holes than the one you just installed?
Can I follow these same instructions on a Fiberglass Entrance Door?
Yes you can.
Great job, but one question, so it's not necessary to use a rubber gasket? & if so how do u know if needed?
You would only use a gasket if your door is exposed to water. If you don’t have a storm door you’ll need a gasket. If your door is not protected when it rains you will need a gasket. Otherwise you will not need one.
Hey,
I want to change my peephole to a larger one (5/8). Therefore my “pilot” hole is much larger because it already it a peephole.
Can I just buy a 5/8 drill bit and drill halfway on both sides or do I risk ripping apart the door? It’s a wooden door
Getting a 5/8 drillbit and drilling halfway on both sides is a wonderful idea.
No need for rubber gaskets to keep the elements out i.e. rain water or power washing water?
That particular installation was protected from the elements but you are correct. Typically one would use a gasket .
No sealant?
Would you recommend the same drill bits for aluminum panel door?
I prefer step bits for doing this on an aluminum door.
Hi! I have this small, bronze sign that says No Soliciting that I want to install on my front door. Is it advisable to just screw it in? Not sure what material my door is. It's not wood. I don't think it's fiberglass, either. Maybe, steel? Does that sound right?
If you install a sign permanently on a steel door you can never cover up the holes if you ever take it down. It can be done but just be aware of putting holes in a steel door.
@@TheMaintenanceMan oh, I see. Hmmm...guess I have to decide if I'll be fine with the holes or not. The sign is cute, and I will want it to remain there. However, if I have to think about a possible move and sale of the house, I just don't know how the next owners might feel about the sign.
Either way, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I appreciate it!
Steel door blemishes can be repaired. You just have to know a good bodyshop.
What kinda drill bit did you use?
There is usually instructions that will say the specific sizes of bits you will need for the style you purchase. The ones I used in this video were specific for the eye piece in this video. If you Emil me the eyepiece you’re planning on installing I can give you specific drill bit sizes. I’d love to help any way I can.
If someone outside the door can look inside home???
The way the lenses are designed it’s extremely difficult to see into the home. They are a one way design. Thanks for the question.
@@TheMaintenanceMan thx
It’s called a peep hole 😭
My autospell keeps correcting it to say pee hole 😳
WHETHER, not WEATHER.
in your disclaimer, "weather" should be "whether"
Thanks. Spellcheck won’t catch dyslexia sometimes 🤨
You gonna fix it Mr fixer?
@@TheMaintenanceMan it's all good, be blessed 👍🏿