Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise.
How to cut a mortise door lock.
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.
Using a sharp chisel cut out the rectangular recess on the edge of the door to take the front plate of the lock.
Remove door latch step 2.
Measure and mark a line along the center side to side of the jamb strip intersecting the line made in.
Trace the outline of the area.
Then create angled cuts across the grain of the mortise spot by tapping the back of the chisel with your hammer or mallet.
Close the door and look for where the lock bolt or latch bolt contacts the doorjamb.
Entry door knobs step 1.
Angle your chisel so it sits at about 45 degrees making sure the beveled side faces up.
Create the mortise step 4.
Use the chisel to deepen the outline marks.
Mark the precise center top to bottom of the bolt.
How to chisel out a door lock plate.
Create a series of angled chisel cuts between the outlines.
Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area.
Screw the faceplate into place.
Cut the faceplate step 3.
Make a series of.
Make a series of closely spaced cuts into the mortise area.