How To Install Mortise Door Lock
Reinsert the latch assembly and mark the latch plate s screw holes inside the mortise.
How to install mortise door lock. Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners. If you are not sure about the door you can ask any security expert. If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock. Using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the faceplate.
The body of a mortised lockset is a rectangular box with a lip. The lip screws onto the side. Before you actually begin the lock installation process there are a few things you need to check. The body fits into a slot on the side of the door.
Easy to follow instructional video on how to install a mortice lock in a timber door. However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door. Step 8 install the latch assembly photo by david carmack. First of all the door you have chosen needs to be compatible to install the mortise lock.
How to install a mortise lockset and door knob. The plate should be flush with the door edge when inserted into the finished mortise. Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home. Turn the chisel bevel side down and remove the waste working from the middle out.