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