AboutJames Expertise I am knowledgeable in almost every area of Locksmithing. This includes locks, keys, lost keys, residential and commercial lockouts, rekeying, masterkeying, high security locks, access control, electric locks, security cameras and home safety. I have been running an online business since 2004 where I sell all types of lock and security hardware to everyone from apartment renters to business owners to the US government. Before that I started a locksmith service in 1999. I deal with many types of security equipment including high security safe locks, heavy duty padlocks, exit devices, biometric readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, full surface hinges and I only sell what I personally stand behind 100%. The online business has given me a more in-depth look at the locksmithing industry, helping me to learn more about each and every product that I offer, as well as products I don't have but end up finding for customers to solve any issues they have with security or door hardware.
Please don't submit any automotive or safe questions as these aren't areas that I can help in.
Experience I have been Locksmithing since 1999 and own my own Locksmithing business. I have many years of hands-on experience through the many services I have performed for my customers. I've run my business the way I wanted, treating everyone as I would like to be treated and knowing that any customer could be my last if I didn't perform my locksmithing duties as I had promised.
Organizations Montana Locksmith Association
Education/Credentials I have a diploma in Masterkeying, Advanced Locksmithing & Locksmithing from Foley-Belsaw.
Past/Present Clients US government, colleges, schools, city and state governments, large and small corporations, home owners.
I have three double cylinder handlesets, schlage F362 V and sadly the person I bought them for prefers single cylinder, will schlage sell me just the thumb latches and can I convert these to single cylinder?
Answer Hello Peter,
You can't convert double to single or vice-versa. A single cylinder uses a longer tailpiece and a double cylinder uses 2 short ones. The screws are also longer for double cylinder models. This applies for almost any brand and model.
You can however purchase a single cylinder deadbolt in the finish you need and use that one instead of the ones you got with the handlesets.
You can contact Schlage customer support to find out if they sell a conversion kit which should have a tailpiece, 2 screws and a thumbturn but I'm not aware of any.
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