Create a series of angled chisel cuts between the outlines.
How to cut a mortise door lock.
Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise.
Using a sharp chisel cut out the rectangular recess on the edge of the door to take the front plate of the lock.
Use the chisel to deepen the outline marks.
How to cut a mortise for a deadbolt lock.
How to chisel out a door lock plate.
Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness.
Mark the precise center top to bottom of the bolt.
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.
Entry door knobs step 1.
Angle your chisel so it sits at about 45 degrees making sure the beveled side faces up.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.
Trace the outline of the area.
Cut the faceplate step 3.
Remove door latch step 2.
Make a series of.
Create the mortise step 4.
Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area.
Fit the lock and check the positions of the door handle spindle and key hole adjust these if necessary.
Fit the lock into the door and secure using screws.