That's referred to as a drive in bolt.  Every new doorknob  set I have ever 
seen is arranged for both.  You can install the bolt with two screws or 
remove the plate and drive it in with a mallet.

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Max.  K 4 O D S.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <[email protected]>
To: "Blindhandyman" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:47 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Door Knob Set question


> Good morning,
>
> I need to replace the door knob set on our door that is between our garage
> and family room. However, there is a part on it that is unlike other doors
> in my house and I'd like to know if there is a particular name for this
> prior to calling around and seeing where I can obtain it. Most door sets 
> in
> my house have two screws and a plate on the side of the door where the
> actual latch protrudes through the door. However, on this particular door
> the latch is contained within a cylinder type housing and this seems to 
> just
> be pushed into the door and stays in by pressure. I'm assuming the 
> cylinder
> must have a slight taper to it so by the time you push it all the way in 
> and
> it connects with the remainder of the door set it creates a snug fit. Is
> there a special name for this type door set?
>
> thanks
> Al
>
>
>
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