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You'd likely also need a sharp chisel (since a replacement strike plate is very rarely the exact same shape as the one you are replacing) and the competence to

• nicky0 9y ago
  Perhaps they could buy a sharp chisel from Amazon.
  • dazc 9y ago
    I actually bought a chisel from amazon and a sharpening stone for it about 4 years ago. I have used them no more than twice but it's a comfort to know they are there when I need them.
• jessaustin 9y ago
  In my experience the hole in the jamb usually has a lot of wiggle room. Especially in this case: if the bolt enters the plate but hangs up a bit, it probably needs to move less than a millimeter. When the hole hasn't been in the right place I've usually used a pocketknife or flathead screwdriver to enlarge it, but I can see that a small chisel would be "better". Perhaps competence substitutes for tools somewhat?