Since you are going to do a lot of hammering and drilling ensuring.
How to mortise door lock.
This mortise lock set is installed in a 1930 colonial in the boston area.
Notice the set screw on the base of the knob on the right.
Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners.
Fit the latch and faceplate into the door.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.
Step 2 mark lock position and outline.
Step by step instruction to install a mortise lock.
This screw should hold the knob securely to the spindle when you turn the knob.
First you need to make sure the door stays steady.
Meet the mortise lock and door knobs.
Make a series of.
Trade expert michael demonstrates how to quickly fit a 5 lever security mortise 5 lever mortise lock and handles in this easy diy video by studhawk.
How to cut a mortise for a deadbolt lock.
Mark the area around the strike plate that you want to install flush with the wood.
Using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the.
Step 1 steady door.