Use a tap to thread the hole with a thread to match the setscrews that you have purchased.
How to remove secure door hinges.
If apartment hinges are on the outside of your doors talk to your landlord about improving the security of the door.
Even if your hinge pins are on the inside face of the door.
The tab on the right side down in the picture locks with the hole on the left side locking the hinges in place.
Then use your hammer to push the nail punch up and under the pin until it dislodges.
Take the hinges off the door and drill a hole in the spot you marked.
Next lodge a book under the door to keep it from toppling over while you unpin it.
Purchase security setscrew hinges.
But for security purposes the hinge pins are not removable and the bolts used to attach the frame are designed to tighten only.
In this video we show you how to easily remove your old steel security door prior to installing your new woodguard security door.
There are typically 3 kinds of security hinges on the market.
Replace the hinges and door tighten the setscrew and the hinge pin can no longer be removed from the outside of the door.
To remove a door hinge pin start by making sure you have a hammer a screwdriver and a nail punch or nail set.
Security tab or stud hinges security tabs are features on butt hinges that lock the two leaves of the hinge together when the door is closed.