Measure and mark a line along the center side to side of the jamb strip intersecting the line made in.
How to cut a mortise door lock.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.
Fit the lock and check the positions of the door handle spindle and key hole adjust these if necessary.
How to cut a mortise for a deadbolt lock.
Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise.
Remove door latch step 2.
How to chisel out a door lock plate.
Trace the outline of the area.
Create a series of angled chisel cuts between the outlines.
Create the mortise step 4.
Entry door knobs step 1.
Screw the faceplate into place.
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.
Angle your chisel so it sits at about 45 degrees making sure the beveled side faces up.
Then create angled cuts across the grain of the mortise spot by tapping the back of the chisel with your hammer or mallet.
Mark the area around the strike plate that you want to install flush with the wood.
Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness.
Make a series of.
Use the chisel to deepen the outline marks.