Changing a peep hole

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I can't figure out how to remove the old "brass" door knocker/peep hole that came with our front door that is covered with prefinished metal. The inside peephole has grooves where you use a coin to turn clockwise to tighten but this doesn't help to remove it. The peephole is tight against the door with a tube through the door to the exterior peephole lens. Everything I read says there should be grooves to use a screwdriver to loosen it counter clockwise but this one doesn't have those. Other than drilling out the whole mechanism, any thoughts? Thanks.

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Here are a couple links for you! Good luck.

http://www.ehow.com/how_8692520_remove-peephole.html

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-peep-hole-door-31639.html

John · Answer

unscrew inside of door then try tapping out its probably been varnished over

William · Answer

The two grooves tighten and loosen the peephole. It's possible the peephole spins when you try to loosen it. Loosen the inside using the grooves. Straddle the door and grip the outside part of the peephole to prevent it from spinning. Continue loosening the inside.

Lisa L Hall · Answer

Peep holes screw into place. One end will screw off so you can remove it, clean it, or replace it.

Debra · Answer

There's a divit on one side, get a butter knife and unscrew. It should come right out.

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