Using a sharp chisel cut out the rectangular recess on the edge of the door to take the front plate of the lock.
How to cut a mortise door lock.
Create a series of angled chisel cuts between the outlines.
Angle your chisel so it sits at about 45 degrees making sure the beveled side faces up.
Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness.
Create the mortise step 4.
Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise.
Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area.
Trace the outline of the area.
Fit the lock into the door and secure using screws.
Measure and mark a line along the center side to side of the jamb strip intersecting the line made in.
Screw the faceplate into place.
Use the chisel to deepen the outline marks.
Remove door latch step 2.
Close the door and look for where the lock bolt or latch bolt contacts the doorjamb.
How to chisel out a door lock plate.
Entry door knobs step 1.
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.
Mark the precise center top to bottom of the bolt.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.
Make a series of.