Trace the outline of the area.
How to cut a mortise door lock.
Angle your chisel so it sits at about 45 degrees making sure the beveled side faces up.
Mark the precise center top to bottom of the bolt.
How to cut a mortise for a deadbolt lock.
How to chisel out a door lock plate.
Measure and mark a line along the center side to side of the jamb strip intersecting the line made in.
Remove door latch step 2.
Mark the area around the strike plate that you want to install flush with the wood.
Fit the lock and check the positions of the door handle spindle and key hole adjust these if necessary.
Entry door knobs step 1.
Cut the faceplate step 3.
Then create angled cuts across the grain of the mortise spot by tapping the back of the chisel with your hammer or mallet.
Screw the faceplate into place.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.
Make a series of.
Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise.
Using a sharp chisel cut out the rectangular recess on the edge of the door to take the front plate of the lock.
Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness.
Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area.
Close the door and look for where the lock bolt or latch bolt contacts the doorjamb.
Fit the lock into the door and secure using screws.