Thank you for this video. Wonderful to see that you squared up the hole drilled for the strike plate, and talked about filling and painting it later to give a tidy appearance. So many other how-to videos omit this reference. Having worked 25+ years in interiors, I've come to recognize that is one on my pet peeves with carpenters installing lock sets - leaving the strike plate box looking untidy and unfinished!
love the vid mate. love that you talk about what your doing as you do it nothing more nothing less and love that you show the whole process.Thanks helped me out a lot and saved me a lot of money.
Scribing round the catch plate with a Stanley knife is far more accurate than using a pencil. The quickest way possible is to make an MDF template and route them. Same for the latch itself.
The first thing I do is drill the holes that receive the latch first. I use two smaller spade bits to make an oval so as to remove the least amount of wood necessary. I test it gradually until just enough is removed, then move on to the mortise for the strike plate. More material can always be chiseled out later for adjustment after the strike plate is secured. It's much stronger the less wood that is removed. You can test for latch contact by applying thinned down bright paint or cheap lipstick from the dollar store.
I love it! I really love it how you found the end of the tang that was very smart! Also I have to say I didn't know you can adjust it with that plate, seriously ha ha. Thank you!
Thank you for that, it is always the latch plate that lets the job down with me, you mentioned that it's possible to adjust the plate to get rid of door rattle, would be good to see you do that...Thank you.
I wouldn't rely on the shaded pencil mark all the time. I always close the door and mark where the latch hits the lining, and use a combination square for setting the latch cut out
Do you have a tutorial video illustrating what you're saying? I always find it frustrating when people comment better ways to do the job but don't have a tutorial video demonstrating their process for visual learners and a beginner skill level.
it’s satisfying to be as accurate as you can on cuts, lines and depths. Very cool. Is the technique all the same for door frame cutouts? Or do you use a jig
My door settled a little with the cold and may go correct when it's summer again? What is the best fix? Great video, thank you! I see how easily I could do this myself. I love how you laid out the tools before. 1 suggestion is to put labels beside each like 16mm whatever etc. I can screenshoot that to shop! You have nice clear camera angles!!!
Proper way is to make a series of chisel cuts across the grain and not to take it out in one piece that way you don’t have a chance of splitting out the recess
@@jeffreylonigro1382 nope not fine you can see the finished product looks amateur.when I do fine work like that my mentor would say pretend you’re building a piano it’s got to be perfect,surgical
I am installing a new strike plate that is just one strike plate for both deadbolt and reg lock. Does it have to be flush to the wall? I am not wanting to chisel if I do not have to. Is making it flush more of an aesthetic thing or is it needed for security or function?
Clear description but the final adjustment with the latch plate should have been included (tab with slot allowing for screwdriver to pull it forward and move door towards stop & thus less play).
an easier way is to use lip stick and hold down the handle close the door and release. pull the handle back down and open the door. you now have an exact mark.
Be very careful when doing this on a painted door jamb. I will usually use a laminate trim router for these to stop the paint cracking. Also, I measure from the door stop to the centre of the door and mark a centre line and line the 2 screw holes up on that line.
Thank you for this video! The contractor who remodeled both of my bathrooms installed a pocket door with the round lock but not the latch plate. I am an able senior woman with no construction experience and basic tools. I can’t find anyone to do this small of a job, so I’m going to DIY. I especially appreciate your thorough explanation of the tools needed as all I have is the drill, screwdriver and pencil. Now I know what to buy that won’t cost me the price of a specialized electric saw. I really think I can do this and hope I line up the latch properly because it’s a sliding door.
Independent opinion here: Some know-it-all USA citizens will probably crop up here trying to peddle their brand labeled Chinese products and claiming they know a better way. I'm not English, I am a USA citizen: when it comes to woodworking, I'm hitting the mute button on English Americans and siding with the British because Americans will only copy everything that was invented long before their country existed, then turn around and claim they came up with the idea.
Lipstick on dead bolt or handle latch ..retract shut door release handle or turn lever on dead bolt gives precise location on jamb.
THANKS!! Needed that
Thank you for this video. Wonderful to see that you squared up the hole drilled for the strike plate, and talked about filling and painting it later to give a tidy appearance. So many other how-to videos omit this reference. Having worked 25+ years in interiors, I've come to recognize that is one on my pet peeves with carpenters installing lock sets - leaving the strike plate box looking untidy and unfinished!
Glad it was helpful!
love the vid mate. love that you talk about what your doing as you do it nothing more nothing less and love that you show the whole process.Thanks helped me out a lot and saved me a lot of money.
I appreciate that!
Thankyou ! I've tried your method and it works !! A chisel is cheaper than a router !!! ☺☺☺
I needed to do this for my latch as well, and your video was the first to pop up in my search. Thank you
perfect, direct, good lighting and camera angle. thank you!!
Scribing round the catch plate with a Stanley knife is far more accurate than using a pencil. The quickest way possible is to make an MDF template and route them. Same for the latch itself.
Yep, like a knife wall
Thanks a million, best explanation, relaxing, I was listening, almost felt like I was watching snooker 😀🙈. Thanks for that 👍🏼
Excellent tutorial, worked a treat on two latch plates today, thank you.
Great to hear, you're so welcome!
love how u whisper talk its like asmr with construction
Thanks mate for the video I was able to get the latch plate installed thanks to your instructional. Cheers!
You're so welcome!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
The first thing I do is drill the holes that receive the latch first.
I use two smaller spade bits to make an oval so as to remove the least amount of wood necessary.
I test it gradually until just enough is removed, then move on to the mortise for the strike plate.
More material can always be chiseled out later for adjustment after the strike plate is secured.
It's much stronger the less wood that is removed.
You can test for latch contact by applying thinned down bright paint or cheap lipstick from the dollar store.
I love it! I really love it how you found the end of the tang that was very smart! Also I have to say I didn't know you can adjust it with that plate, seriously ha ha. Thank you!
Thank you for that, it is always the latch plate that lets the job down with me, you mentioned that it's possible to adjust the plate to get rid of door rattle, would be good to see you do that...Thank you.
Wonderful video really to the point. Thanks Mr. Mac
Super helpful bro just replaced two of our trailer doors and painted the frames white and needed to do this step new doors had handles higher up
Glad it helped
Would like to have seen how you tweeked that final door latch movement
I wouldn't rely on the shaded pencil mark all the time. I always close the door and mark where the latch hits the lining, and use a combination square for setting the latch cut out
Do you have a tutorial video illustrating what you're saying? I always find it frustrating when people comment better ways to do the job but don't have a tutorial video demonstrating their process for visual learners and a beginner skill level.
it’s satisfying to be as accurate as you can on cuts, lines and depths. Very cool. Is the technique all the same for door frame cutouts? Or do you use a jig
My door settled a little with the cold and may go correct when it's summer again? What is the best fix?
Great video, thank you! I see how easily I could do this myself. I love how you laid out the tools before. 1 suggestion is to put labels beside each like 16mm whatever etc. I can screenshoot that to shop! You have nice clear camera angles!!!
When I say settled, I now have to lift the door to have it latch!
Perfect!
Excellent demonstration! Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
You're so welcome!
Proper way is to make a series of chisel cuts across the grain and not to take it out in one piece that way you don’t have a chance of splitting out the recess
Furniture maker here...nah...what he did was fine
@@jeffreylonigro1382 nope not fine you can see the finished product looks amateur.when I do fine work like that my mentor would say pretend you’re building a piano it’s got to be perfect,surgical
@@polarlab113 make a video showing it then. Don’t get people who comment on videos saying people aren’t doing things correctly
a tub of Glenn Miller round the Latch plate will sort out the Gaps.
Great video helped me allot👍🏾
Very very helpful you saved my life my friend thank you!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
Good video brother 😃 good to see so many different ways to do one job 🎉
Thank you! This my next project and I couldn't figure pit how to do this. Really like the pencil trick.
Brilliant. Thanks. Enjoyed that.
Thanks so much, loved the video! Great for a total beginner :D
You're so welcome!
Perfect jjob. Thank you! Trying myself 😬 wish me luck lol
Good luck
Best of luck
This is exactly wheat I was looking for .. THANK YOU !!!
You're so welcome!
Brilliant thank you, just what I needed, Job done :)
great job of showing us how to do this, thanks you
Glad it was helpful!
I had been using the chisel upside down. I needed to flip it for smaller wood shavings
Thank you so much for this informational video!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job, thanks for posting.
Thank you!!
This video was very helpful, thank you.
You're so welcome!
Excellent video !
I am installing a new strike plate that is just one strike plate for both deadbolt and reg lock. Does it have to be flush to the wall? I am not wanting to chisel if I do not have to. Is making it flush more of an aesthetic thing or is it needed for security or function?
Hi, Sorry for the late reply. Yes, It's for aesthetic reasons mainly. Although a sharp edge/corner could cause a laceration.
Thank you
Clear description but the final adjustment with the latch plate should have been included (tab with slot allowing for screwdriver to pull it forward and move door towards stop & thus less play).
play it back at 1.5 speed, and you won't miss a thing.
Thanks for this.
Thanks so much for this I did one this afternoon. 👍
an easier way is to use lip stick and hold down the handle close the door and release. pull the handle back down and open the door. you now have an exact mark.
How do you fix one that the plate has been set too deep?
You can't lol... Stick a 1mm packer behind it 😂
You have to buy a new house
How do you know where to put the strike plate? How do you measure? Thanks
Add pencil, pen or even lipstick to the door catch so that when closed it leaves a smudge on the door frame.
Thank you!
If it`s an external door, use 3 inch. screws.
What are the sizes of the 2 chisels you used?
Hi, I used a 32 and a 50mm.
Hope this helps
How do you adjust the plate for better / tighter compression on the door?
very good method !!!!
This donny built his entire house too
Great tutorial. Thank you
good job
Well done. Thanks 😊
Wow ur famous now sir don’t forget 11B when you make it👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Well explained and thank you
Be very careful when doing this on a painted door jamb. I will usually use a laminate trim router for these to stop the paint cracking.
Also, I measure from the door stop to the centre of the door and mark a centre line and line the 2 screw holes up on that line.
Thank you for this video! The contractor who remodeled both of my bathrooms installed a pocket door with the round lock but not the latch plate. I am an able senior woman with no construction experience and basic tools. I can’t find anyone to do this small of a job, so I’m going to DIY. I especially appreciate your thorough explanation of the tools needed as all I have is the drill, screwdriver and pencil. Now I know what to buy that won’t cost me the price of a specialized electric saw. I really think I can do this and hope I line up the latch properly because it’s a sliding door.
nicely done
Thanks for the visit
Thanks
You cut to the pencil mark hence the wee gaps.
yee thanks
I wonder if a fat piece of charcoal or chalk would mark the spot.
Charcoal, charcoal, lipstick, or anything that will give a decent mark.
Perfection :)
Thank you!
Bravo.
Yes, I need this. Si, eso necesito...
Thx 4 u tutorial
Not quite in “seconds” but good video
Neat. I like.
I subscribe you channel
Good work 💪
I like you ♥
omg whats horrible job ..for that small ..so big gaps DDDDD
Haha, thank you so very much!
Independent opinion here: Some know-it-all USA citizens will probably crop up here trying to peddle their brand labeled Chinese products and claiming they know a better way. I'm not English, I am a USA citizen: when it comes to woodworking, I'm hitting the mute button on English Americans and siding with the British because Americans will only copy everything that was invented long before their country existed, then turn around and claim they came up with the idea.