I’ve done the chisel and hammer method many times but it’s never a super clean finish. Can get close though. Just picked up a router, another cool tool to play with, nice demo here.
Up to custodian. This frame was loaded with past installs of locks etc. I don't think he would have done anything with it. Nice facilities I have filled the holes. I always ask before leaving site what they wish me to do.
I don’t understand the plate on the door trim/stop. The video stop and didn’t see what kind of lock that goes there. Mostly on the door jamb/frame like the other two already there.🤷🏻♂️
Did you make the strike template you used, or is it commercially available? If so, please give make/model no. I hang doors for a living and use Templaco jigs for latches and strikes but I don't recognize what you show here. Thanks for post.
I custom made this jig as the strike is a an odd size and only for this particular lock I was installing. I was really going for proof of concept and was pleased with the results. I too have some Templaco jigs.
@@normz33 Very sharp, especially as you integrated the insert so you get both necessary mortise sizes and depths from a single placement on the door. Can't tell from the video: what is the jig made of? BTW, I've also been making tools to solve every day problems on the job for almost 50 years now --- got two of them so far onto the market. Check out www.howfarout.com and www.1-FENCE.com. The level gauge might actually be of interest if you do much renovation; the fence system makes small machines handle large scale stock. Did a lot of commercial shopfitting back in the day. Had to bring pretty much an entire mobile shop and hit it hard for a month at a pop... Can't say I miss it.
The schools custodians fill the holes. They say they have to make small repairs regularly with staff/students damaging frames with carts and such. In an office building I would ask them how they want me to handle it. Sometimes they want me to fill, sometimes not.
looks great but i would not want to drill 2 holes into the jamb to hold the template. Then you have to fill sand the holes and repaint your customers door jamb. thats alot of extra work and cost,
@@normz33 Nice work, but just because you're working in a building with bigger issues, it doesn't mean your workmanship has to be downgraded to match it. Your work has to be always spot on. Nice work though. I don't see any links to the jig.
The template is one I cut using my Epilog laser. It was adapted to a collet already mounted on my cordless router. If you have someone that has a laser or cnc router I can send you the file I used.
You are missing a battery powered blower to blow out the dust. Blowing with the breadth could transmit covid for instance. Then you need a battery powered vacuum cleaner to clean up. Once the job is done, you spend the rest of the day charging up the batteries.
This was an impromptu video. We usually have a vacuum that connects to the router and no need to blow. Both routers have vacuum hookups. These are weekend or scheduled school breaks for installations and before covid was a thing.
Didn't need one but chose to use one. Always trying different ways of doing these jobs. This one we had enough strikes to put in that made this worth it to me.
Sorry but drilling holes into exposed finished woodwork to hold a template is beginner level work. We call someone who can't do the job correctly, a hack. It doesn't matter if the customer doesn't care,it's about your craftsmanship and what you're worth .
The best part is great white playing in the background. Great song!
I’ve done the chisel and hammer method many times but it’s never a super clean finish. Can get close though. Just picked up a router, another cool tool to play with, nice demo here.
Frame full of screwholes
By the time he's filled all the holes may as well of used a chisel amateur at its best
A tiny blob of caulk would fix that in about 15 seconds. Hammer and chisel is (almost always) not consistent at best and sloppy at worst!
Caulking in holes is bogus. Everyone knows that.
Rough
Something tells me this guy gets through some routers
Bet that was fun when u hit the bit of metal probably a nail, very instructive like IKEA instructions
His router bit didn’t leave a clean cut after hitting the nail hence the chiseling.
@@jeromenewton2720 Chiseling for to square the corners
I really like the hinge template jig.
You could clamp across the door if you had a bigger template no need for screws
... and you have a screw holes to fill. Great!
Its still 10x faster and cleaner and when your doing 10 doors.. well
Just cover the screws holes with wood putty and sand and hope u match the paint
Nice Aquaracer!
Do you still offer these templates? And do you offer them for strike reinforcement boxes? Or hinges?
Nice presentation... What do you do with the two holes from the outer template that were screwed into the gym?
Up to custodian. This frame was loaded with past installs of locks etc. I don't think he would have done anything with it. Nice facilities I have filled the holes. I always ask before leaving site what they wish me to do.
😁Is nice for laminate doors and farm
nice router cuz
Can you make me a template like that one?
I have been looking for it my hole life, please.🙏🙏🙏
Why didn’t you use a vacuum on your router to eliminate clean up?
I wish I would have for the sake of the video. This particular school only had 2 doors so we didn't bother with our setup.
Are you going to fix those screw holes you created. Putty and repaint
some screw holes on the door frame, will be refurbishment, very trouble.
Should'nt the latch bolt be concealed? it could to pryed back and opened very easily
Bolt is on the inside of room
I don’t understand the plate on the door trim/stop. The video stop and didn’t see what kind of lock that goes there. Mostly on the door jamb/frame like the other two already there.🤷🏻♂️
Love that template.
Have you made any kits available for sale?
I'm interested. 👍🏻
HingeMate350 Jig Complete Door Mortising Kit
@@desireemlaw Thanks! I actually purchased that exact kit since I commented on this vid. 👍🏻
@@reddbeard2030 This strike plate is not standard size. That is why I made my own jig. I just laser cut out of acrylic.
May I ask what threw the sparks at 2:35?
Nail embedded in the from
I want to make a similar strike, but on a steel door frame. The steel is about 1.5mm thick. What is the best way to do without a router?
Maybe try this method from the same job using a nibbler. ruclips.net/video/UGHsSUdmBYM/видео.html
that's very nice work! may i know what is the cube shape chisel-like tool that you use to refine the door?
It is called a "corner chisel". It squares the round corners.
Did you make the strike template you used, or is it commercially available? If so, please give make/model no. I hang doors for a living and use Templaco jigs for latches and strikes but I don't recognize what you show here. Thanks for post.
I custom made this jig as the strike is a an odd size and only for this particular lock I was installing. I was really going for proof of concept and was pleased with the results. I too have some Templaco jigs.
@@normz33 Very sharp, especially as you integrated the insert so you get both necessary mortise sizes and depths from a single placement on the door. Can't tell from the video: what is the jig made of? BTW, I've also been making tools to solve every day problems on the job for almost 50 years now --- got two of them so far onto the market. Check out www.howfarout.com and www.1-FENCE.com. The level gauge might actually be of interest if you do much renovation; the fence system makes small machines handle large scale stock. Did a lot of commercial shopfitting back in the day. Had to bring pretty much an entire mobile shop and hit it hard for a month at a pop... Can't say I miss it.
For people who cannot sharpen a chisel
Do you patch up screw holes afterward?
The schools custodians fill the holes. They say they have to make small repairs regularly with staff/students damaging frames with carts and such. In an office building I would ask them how they want me to handle it. Sometimes they want me to fill, sometimes not.
Your left with screw holes where you don't want them by the looks of it
What were the sparks at 2:30 from?
Hit a nail that was buried in the wood.
Well damn
looks great but i would not want to drill 2 holes into the jamb to hold the template. Then you have to fill sand the holes and repaint your customers door jamb. thats alot of extra work and cost,
Customer is always advised on how I'm doing this.. This building had far bigger issues with. The frames than the 2 holes.
@@normz33 Nice work, but just because you're working in a building with bigger issues, it doesn't mean your workmanship has to be downgraded to match it. Your work has to be always spot on. Nice work though. I don't see any links to the jig.
Sorry..I'm quicker with my chisel
Could chop it out quicker with a hammer and chisel
Agreed
This process is too long 🙄
What is the name of that kit you used and where can I get one nice video thank you. Paul
The template is one I cut using my Epilog laser. It was adapted to a collet already mounted on my cordless router. If you have someone that has a laser or cnc router I can send you the file I used.
Hey norm. Did you use a rub bushing in the first router with the 1/4” bit?
@@crownmoldingbyspectaculart941 One is with rub bushing, other with the door hinge/bearing setup
You are missing a battery powered blower to blow out the dust. Blowing with the breadth could transmit covid for instance. Then you need a battery powered vacuum cleaner to clean up. Once the job is done, you spend the rest of the day charging up the batteries.
This was an impromptu video. We usually have a vacuum that connects to the router and no need to blow. Both routers have vacuum hookups. These are weekend or scheduled school breaks for installations and before covid was a thing.
why did you u need a router?
Didn't need one but chose to use one. Always trying different ways of doing these jobs. This one we had enough strikes to put in that made this worth it to me.
Sorry but drilling holes into exposed finished woodwork to hold a template is beginner level work. We call someone who can't do the job correctly, a hack. It doesn't matter if the customer doesn't care,it's about your craftsmanship and what you're worth .
No stepwise explanation of what you're doing, what you're using or why. 👎