That's funny cerberus... I'm gonna have to use that in a video somewhere because, besides being hilarious, it's actually a perfect response for those with a metric-first perspective! Best, Matt

60 year old chippy here, great advice on making templates. By the way I learnt imperial at school and before leaving school metric was introduced (Australia), so I picture things in feet and inches but can only work and mark-out in metric. Digital calipers will give you 7.144 mm, pencil lead will give you that variance anyway, if my eyes don't lol.

I find it funny because this is an example of false equivalence; since 1 mm is 3/64" so 0.1 mm is 3/640" which, I think, is beyond even Matt's amazing table saw abilities...or perhaps no?!! :D Love the channel, ​​@@NextLevelCarpentry -- fantastic content and the long format is zero barrier for me.

@@JanStureNielsen No sense in getting all worked up about metric vs imperial, right? I don't know the conversion between fractions, millimeters and frog's hairs but I suspect 3/640" is a decent fractional eqiuvalent. 🤣 Glad you like the channel and are OK with long format videos!

Matt, very cool jig demo, I have recently added Festool to my hobby shop, and the bug difference is tool quality and "Dust Extraction"

That's the beauty of KZfaq right? Hope that helps you do your project better and faster!

Thanks for your viewpoint Dan... somehow it's hard to imagine other far more popular channel hosts (A.W, S.R. J.D et al) putting this sort of thing together, isn't it? Shows they know a LOT more about KZfaq algorithms than I do, but one comment from someone like you means a whole lot more to me than click-bait success. Best, Matt

You're welcome... and thanks for all your comments on NLC videos... KZfaq 'notices' that sort of thing and I really appreciate it! Best, Matt

Welcome Johnnie... thanks for letting me know you like what you've found here... really means a lot to me... but you wouldn't know it by the fact I do NOTHING in the way of imperial/metric dimension conversion for fans like you, near or far 😉😎 Best, Matt

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts Randy... I'm sure I'd learn a trick or two from you had we occasion to work together somewhere sometime along the way! Best, Matt

That's thoughtful of you to notice and kind of you to say, Mike, and I really appreciate it! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Best, Matt

You're welcome William... I only show my skills so viewers can learn and apply them... hope they help you out somewhere along the way. Best, Matt

Yeah, the whole intro sequence and music thing kind of went away, didn't it? Thanks for letting me know you like it better Brian... it was extra work to do in production but was my attempt at trying to mimic 'professionally produced' videos on sites like Fine Homebuilding, etc. Glad you like the videos and ideas... any 'constructive criticism you care to present is most welcome. My response is limited by capabilities but viewer perception is important to me and I appreciate the input. Best, Matt

Well Matt I’ve read most of the replies.....I think they would join in saying the big shots should be watching your videos for ideas! Thanks for the great work.

@@brianjordison2910 That will be the day... but I can always hope, right? You're most welcome for the 'great work'... I'm excited about what's in store! Best, Matt And a Merry Christmas to you too!!

Wow... that's quite a compliment Michael! I've never learned as much as you've already forgotten about making/installing doors so I'm gratified to know I've shared something useful to an old hand like you. Really means a lot to me, I hope you know! Best, Matt

You bet Dwight... glad to do it😎 Best, Matt

Thanks Javier... hope you learned some stuff from this video that helps you out on your projects! Best, Matt

Glad to hear it Roger... welcome! Hope you find your return visits equally informative... Best, Matt

Thanks for that comment Johnny... Merry Christmas to you too! Hope you're able to use some of these methods and tips for hardware templating... it's a tough method to beat on anything less than a production basis. Best, Matt

It took a while to develop this to Rodger but as you say once you kind of get it it's quick and easy to apply to all sorts of projects. Best, Matt

Good thing about doing it 'the hard way' as both you and I have done, is that it makes you appreciate AND remember the easy way, right? Thanks for commenting Daynaleo! Best, Matt

Good to hear Bankhead... I'm glad to know the value you assign to Next Level Carpentry videos. My circumstances have always meant that I need to develop and use methods that not only work but must also provide income... the perfect recipe for accomplishment if I dare say. Nothing like the prospect of going broke to focus the mind, right? Best, Matt

You're welcome Rob... BTW I think installing this stuff is like an 8~9 out of 10 for fussyness/difficulty so don't be ashamed to do a practice run through the gears on a piece of scrap the same thickness as the door you'll install it in like I did... Best, Matt

You're welcome Jorge... a guy can only be terrible for so long, right? 🙄😢😁😎 I'll keep trying if you'll keep watching! Best, Matt

Glad to hear it Jay... you're welcome for the videos. I'm excited about all the stuff that's 'in the pipeline' and can't wait to get stuff produced and uploaded. Best, Matt

Good luck SK... that's some pretty temperamental hardware where the slightest mis-alignment can keep them from operating smoothly. At least with a good prep you've got a better chance of success... I'm rootin' for you! Best, Matt

You're sure welcome ECDRA...thank you for watching, commenting... and noticing! 😁😎 Best, Matt

Hope you get a chance to do a test run on one of those locks because they can be deceptively tricky until you get the hang of it. It's great work though because it's not physically demanding and, because it can be intimidating, you can, as you say 'give a good quote' and make a comfortable profit because others shy away from it. Best, Matt

You're quite welcome Gabriel! Best, Matt

You're welcome Robert... thanks for commenting here! Best, Matt

Thanks Curtis... if this helps you do better work faster I'm glad to have shared it. You've probably already guessed but this is pretty similar to the process I'll use to cut out an opening in a certain piece of Phenolic material for my new router table setup. After making a template for the actual opening I'll just take another lap around it with a rabbeting bit to leave a perfect 1/2" wide lip 1/4" deep for a piece of clear Lexan to drop in to. More on that later... Best, Matt

You're right about the chronology of plunge routers Turning Point... I learned how to handle a router before they were mainstream. I have two of them but prefer my old 'D'-Handle to the extent I only use the plungers in a router table setup because they're easier to adjust and the big Bosch has enough power for my biggest bits. Gotta dance with the one who brung ya, right? 😂😎 Best, Matt

CA glue and activator is almost like having a superpower, at least compared to regular glue or trying to chop perfect holes in solid pieces of sheet goods, right Robin? Best, Matt

I use CA glue but haven't seen the spray activator in the UK West Country so will have to look out for it. It makes all the difference to holding power. 💪🏻 very pragmatic approach, keep up with the excellent videos.

@@robinturner2300 You might find pump spray activator places where aerosol activator isn't. It's infinitely better than none but half as fast in activation as aerosol. BTW I've never thought activator strengthened CA's holding power, it's just the fact that curing is so unpredictable with out it as to be useless. Thanks for your comment.. Best, Matt

Thanks for sayin! Best, Matt

Thanks for taking the time to make a follow-up comment on this video... and congratulations on installing one of the more difficult pieces of hardware on the market today outside of a mass production door facility. As I'm sure you would agree the first one is the highest hurdle but if you had to do more you could probably do 10 in the time it took you to do the first one😁😎 Best, Matt

And a Merry Christmas to you too Rick! Best, Matt

Thanks for sayin' Chris... I really try to make them useful for real life application, or at least a bit of cheap entertainment! 😉😎

Thanks Steve... I'm VERY happy to have found painters who take their work as seriously as I do! I turn stuff over to them for painting with complete confidence they'll make it a personal goal to get it right... a rare thing these days for sure. A huge shout out to Josh, Scott, Travis and Solomon of Generations Professional Coatings LLP! Best, Matt

I didn't really want to say it in the video but my mindset aligns with what you wonder about Sennest. After making templates like this and getting used to it it really is faster to whip up a quick guide template even for a one-off job. In the old days the grain of wood used for making doors was a lot straighter and consistent so chiseling was less challenging. The squirrely wood that gets used these days is almost impossible to chisel flat and smooth for getting a good fit with hardware, another sound reason to go with routing for mortises. Glad to provide a bit of inspiration... hope it helps your work go faster and better! Best, Matt... and best wishes with blessings for your Christmas and New Year!

Merry Christmas to you too TGM! Best, Matt

S&E: thanks! That glue 'arsenal' is an ever present necessity... I fail to remember how I ever got along without CA glue and activator... know what I mean? Best, Matt Merry Christmas to you to!

I've been accused of worse than sending viewers on a long-needed tool hunt, that's for sure user9900! 😁You're welcome... Best, Matt

Hey, thanks MindTheGap... I'll take a 'brilliant' rating any time I can get one... much appreciated. Hope you get to put some of this to use and earn a brilliant rating yourself 😎😎 Best, Matt

Glad to hear it... amazing how a simple template produces precise, professional results for relatively little effort, right? Best, Matt

Thanks for sayin' Mickey! Best, Matt

For sure LMR... Merry Christmas to you and yours as well... Best, Matt

The complexity and precision involved with hardware like this can even take those with extensive hardware experience off guard, can't it? Hope tips from the video help make your job/life a little easier on those next 10 pulls! Best, Matt

Thanks Reginald... glad to hear it... I tried to slide in some of my better little tricks into this one 😁😎 Best, Matt

I'll take it, thanks Laurent! Best, Matt the Chippy😎

Thanks for watching... and letting me know Grant... I'm glad you're finding inspiration here. Funny comment about the music... the thought process behind choosing it is pretty shallow so don't feel bad about your impression of my personality/music preference based on it. As you watch older videos compared to newer ones you'll notice variation in choice of music that reflects a momentary whim as I basically throw a dart at available sound tracks to pick one! 🤣😎 Best, Matt

Makes a perfect subtitle if nothing else Ed... thanks for sharing! No one knows it better than those who've installed one of these 'the hard way' with mallet, knife and chisel, right?! Best, Matt

Thank you Keith... same to you and yours! Best, Matt

Thanks Hardnox... "... make templates for non-existing projects." LOL from me too! Best, Matt... and a very Merry Christmas to you as well!

You go, John! Pocket doors require attention and focus to get 'em right but the effort pays off nicely in the finish product. Best, Matt

Gotta love a little 'automagic' once in awhile, right Pierre? Best, Matt

I feel your pain, geardriven! That sort of drudgery is a strong motivator to find a better way, right? Hope this helps on future projects! I mentioned that this process and way of thinking works for a wide range of tasks like hinges and such so I hope it helps open your eyes to other time and frustration saving applications. Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry Yes, definitely got me to thinking. I'm going to make a router guide for 3-1/2 rounded over hinges. They seem to be the most common ones I have to install in my business. I know why they're rounded over but mortising them by hand is a pain. I usually make the radius with a spade bit and cut the rest with a chisel but your template idea is much better and repetitive! Merry Christmas and wishes for a safe and healthy new year!

You're on it, @@klmbuilders5385 ... using a forstner bit of the same radius as hinges with those large rounded corners will make quick work of creating the template you need. You already know it but it seems like you might cut the drilled hole into quadrants instead of half circles to make the template? You'll figure it out, of that I'm sure. Best, Matt and best wishes for your Christmas and 2019 too!

@@NextLevelCarpentry 36 years in carpentry and I'm still as adventurous and creative as I ever was!

@@klmbuilders5385 glad to hear it... that's the true secret to success in our trade, is it not?

Thanks Marc... you might find it surprising but I took only one shop class ever... it was 8th grade and I remember little about it except Mr Shell was know to describe inadequately sanded wood as 'rougher than a cob'... maybe that's why I hate sanding? Best, Matt

I resemble that remark Dave.

Something like a clean desk is a sure sign of a cluttered mind? LOL Best, Matt

That is so true. My wife and daughter CLEANED up the GARAGE SHOP and now I can't find ANYTHING. They said it was a mess.

My Wife cleaned my garage once about 14 yrs ago, She will never do it again. She got into a lot of trouble from me that day, Mind you I am a very even tempered guy until that happened. A mans messy garage is his own to clean as he wishes to.

Metric is for people who can't handle fractions Pinpatch! 😂😎 Thanks for adding those EXCELLENT tips here... I would be wise to adapt them myself when working in dicey situations where nicking a complex template is almost inevitable... you taught me something here... now I just have to remember🙄 Plunging, angle or otherwise, is also more difficult with anything less than a very sharp bit. Best, Matt

Glad it was helpful... I don't know what I did before great CA glue with accelerator was available David. Makes so many jobs SO much easier! Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry I just realized that I have keyed locks, so my escutcheon mortises will need to go all the way through for lock box access vs 1/4" deep, right? I saw this on an Emtek's instruction sheet.

@@davidfong4811 it's been a couple years since I worked with those locks and forget the details but it sounds familiar. It's probably easier to go all the way through with those mortises anyways since, if memory serves, the mortise bottom on this project was VERY thin. It makes a difference too if you're working with 1 3/8" vs 1 3/4" thick doors. Most everything else should be the same. Not sure if I showed in this video but, for a complex prep like these I usually make a mock-up door stile and practice with each template before committing to the actual doors. Too often there's some little detail hidden in the instructions and I don't like surprises when working on $$$$ doors! 😉😎

Hope you and your son had a Merry Christmas... I designed and made these 4 pocket doors... it was the only practical way to get what was needed for the project: custom size, width, height, glazing, etc. The joinery is a stub tenon affair... you can see a FFWD clip of dry fitting and assembling one of them at the beginning of this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMyYp8qIq8WphI0.html but I hope to go into more detail when building my new shop door out of pallets in a future video. You're welcome for the video... nice to hear from you and glad you rate this video so highly! Best, Matt

Productivity goes WAY up when it's what you do all day, every day, right Johnny? I'm very thankful for carbide tipped pattern bits for these one-off deals because I always hated making over sized patterns and worrying if bits were going to stay centered in guide bushings. Best, Matt

WHOOOOT!!

Thanks for commenting Imre... pls resend the email... I didn't see it anywhere. I got a new phone and some things got shuffled around and might have lost it. Merry Christmas to South Africa! Best, Matt

Very observant Bobbypoppop... I SHOULD have allowed for paint thickness... as it was I had to shave paint off the perimeter of the mortise to get the plate to fit after painting. They did a great job with the paint so it was by no means globbed in there but it is a testament as to how accurate this process is. In the future I'm likely to add a strip of thick paper to the metal when figuring, fitting and gluing up the templates. If you look closely at the pictures at video's end you can see the center of the edge plate is still bowed out a bit as it needs a bit more attention before 'final inspection' of the job. Glad you like the videos... I appreciate your insightful comment on it. Best, Matt

LOL... the number of slivers I've gotten from perfecting that technique makes it almost not worth practicing but it is a fun way to 'show off'! 😂😎

@@NextLevelCarpentry Always nice to see mastery of technique!

I keep tryin' to maintain that lofty opinion Chris... brace yourself, as my streak could stop at any time😲😁😎 Best, Matt

Haha..I doubt it..keep up the great work

Yeah, that Rocky Mountain Hardware is in a league and class of it's own Gregory! I like using flush trim bits much more then straight bits and guide bushings though... sounds like you know and appreciate the difference too. I've been on some big jobs but never 1,000 doors... maybe 100 tops, but those were mostly hollow metal with all the prep done. Still a bugger to hang a fire rated steel slab but less nervous than a stained solid core wood fire door though... good on you for getting that kind of work done... not a job for the faint of heart, that's for sure! Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry Thank you Matt... 4'0"- 7'0" lead lined doors for X-Ray rooms are Fun too...LoL If you feel up to a Good Chat let's talk after New Year's... Merry Christmas to you and yours... Greg Thank you for your Comment...

@@gregorylondos534 I feel your pain... although I've never hung lead lined doors! Made and hung some sizeable 2 1/4" thick oak exterior doors on a restoration project once that probably set my 'personal best' record for weight and difficulty. No body seems to think of the poor schlub who ends up hanging the monstrosities that architects and designers dream up, do they... yet who gets their names on bronze building dedication plaques? Such is life, right? Best, Matt

Sounds like you and I do similar work Gregory which happens to also be my first name. hmm And I have done X-ray room lead doors and 10 foot 3 1/2 inch thick doors and much much bigger. 2 1/4 inch thick doors are not uncommon for entries so I work on those regularly and I've done hundreds of doors on many projects. Swung 5 inch thick doors once but that took two guys. I'll tell you about the commercial compressor powered handicap door system another time. I could go on and on. High five to another door carpenter. @@gregorylondos534

@@skygh I'm sure glad there's a world full of young guys with something to prove when it comes to hanging the mega-doors you guys are talking about... makes my back hurt just thinking about it😲😩😎 but YOU GO, GUYS! Best, Matt

Hey David, I really appreciate the ' binge watching' you do here... that, along with likes and comments, help put and keep Next Level Carpentry on KZfaq radar and that's a HUGE factor for channel growth... it all adds up. Tedious is the wrong word for responding to comments... I really enjoy it for the most part but, ironically, as the channel grows from it I have more difficulty setting aside time for personal interaction with viewers. At some point I'll only be able to read 'every' comment and respond to fewer... guess that's the reality of the world of KZfaq. Where 'increased speed' is concerned on this channel it's a factor of the fact that my 'day job' has long been doing this stuff to make a living to support my family. The only way I know to be profitable is to build trust with clients and trust is built by providing the best value in the work they pay me to do. The best way to do that is to work quickly, effectively and efficiently while producing workmanship that stand out against competition. Early on I found it ironic that some of the most successful/popular KZfaq channels in this niche were and are created by people who know a LOT about KZfaq, social media, promotion, etc and very little about the craft and trade. The learning curve for being a 'content producer' is long and steep so I'm excited to see progress as this channel grows. Another irony is that it seems many savvy KZfaqrs struggle for meaningful content, so what little they contrive, gets milked out and parsed out and packed with 'filler' to stretch it into as many 'click bait' videos as they can muster. God has blessed me with a lifetime of experience that provides an endless stream of video worthy content... with a video production 'machine' behind me I feel I could do 2 videos a week for 5 years and not come close to running out... it's why I often say 'the best is yet to come'. Knowing there's appreciative viewers like you 'out there' is a big part of the motivation to press on. I believe prayers from Mrs Next Level Carpentry and people like you are like wind beneath my wings, an important foundation I never want to loose sight of. Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry The videos where you've added another image of yourself commenting and joking as you look toward your "other self" are creative and funny. Not that I watch all of KZfaq but I guess those videos of yours are among few other channels that do as much. And I imagine it won't be long before more and more content creators use this element. So credit to you for recognizing an interesting element like that. I'll keep further comments to a minimum and try to just ask questions if I have and I pray Lord Jesus is willing to bless and grow your channel. Amen.

​@@freightshayker Thanks for pointing out the 'me and Chip Wood' element of some NLC videos as 'creative and funny'. I first saw that as a feature on Jay Bates very popular channel and made it a personal challenge to figure out how he did it. As is my nature I took it to the next level with (marginal?) success in attempts to add banter and interaction between 'Chip and I'. There's also potential in 'my nature' to take something like this too far so I'm receptive to feedback and caution to keep such things in check. I'd welcome constructive criticism from you anytime.... and... spoiler alert here: the next video release is one with that potential so with Proverbs 27:17 front of mind, let me know if it's gone to far? I welcome further comments of any sort and length from you with no need to 'just ask questions' but wanted you to know ahead of time that any lack of reply from me is not from lack of appreciation but, rather, 'boundaries' I'll need to establish as a KZfaq content producer going forward. Thank you so much for your prayers and comments David... I never want to take your thoughtfulness for granted. Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry I'm former military ... M1 Army tanker; was in '87 - '92. And I forget which video of yours but you sort of berate Chip who then goes into fast-forward motion while glancing nervously in your other-self's direction. Ala the lowly Private who gets the proverbial fire lit under his butt by the surveying Drill Sergeant. I always chuckle when I hear someone getting yelled at cause it reminds me of Basic Training. By the way, Basic Training was not very hard except the part of trying to stay awake. Great videos, keep 'em coming! Peace of Lord Jesus upon you and yours

​@@freightshayker thanks for the background... and for your Army service! I've always had great respect for anyone who's taken all the sleep-deprived berating during basic training, BUDS, etc! I hear and read about the ordeal and, although being an apprentice carpenter back in the early '80's was no cake walk (few air nailers, no concrete pump trucks, no Bobcats, no jobsite forklifts, few cranes, etc) it's nothing compared to 'boot camp'. I, for one, don't learn when being yelled at... just the opposite: I resist obstinately... but with stern but encouraging coaching? That's another matter all together. Hope you've caught up on your rest since 'gettin' out'?! 🤔😌😁😎 Next video is 'rendering' in video software and expect to upload and release by days end... Best, Matt

Good question Mark... there's no after effect of activator on the tablesawsaw top... or anything else that I know of. Oh... it leaves an after effect on my sniffer... the stuff smells like an uncleaned public urinal IMHO 🤢 and can 'soften' varnish type finishes. If any gooey glue ends up on the tabletop I just spritz it with activator and then scrape it off with a razor scraper after it hardens and 15 seconds or so. Glad you liked the video... Best, Matt

I am living proof that you can only be bad at something for so long... keep at it as long as I have and sooner or later you'll improve regardless of how bad early results are... 😳😀😎Best, Matt

Gotta love it when something so good is also fast and easy, right Michael? Metric/Imperial isn't my challenge... it's the memory thing, plain and simple. 57mm.... or was it 75mm?! Hmmmm 🤔😩😎 Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry Ironically, I'm approaching 60 and my mind is at its sharpest but my body is short-changing my abilities. Five years ago I hung 10 new doors, made jigs for locks and hinges for the router...easy work. must admit you made yours super-fast. well done.

Glad you like this video Kelly. I use this exact process anytime I face a non-typical hardware prep. Now that you know how to make accurate templates for any type/configuration of locks all you need to do is extend certain template parts, depending on the lock and door, so they can be clamped to whatever door you're working on. I'd strongly recommend removing the door from its hinges and placing it on sturdy, padded sawhorses so you can work in a comfortable position but, other than that, you know everything you need for successful lock prep. Hope that helps... Best, Matt

I SHOULD talk about it sometime Justin... in a nutshell it's all about establishing client/carpenter trust though. I've never 'drummed up' work but, rather, choose projects where clients are educated, informed and a 'good fit'. Best, Matt

Nor is it 'brain science', right?! Best, Matt

Box locks are a considerable challenge, especially when not done in a production setting where volume averages out the extra time for learning and getting set up binnsh... but don't let that, or anything else, keep you from getting CA glue and getting used to using it. But don't bother getting CA unless you get an aerosol activator for it because it's utterly useless without it! The Gorilla/Stick Fast you seen in this video are my favorites, hands down BTW. Best, Matt

Next Level Carpentry I’ve had door stiles break at the thin spots of wood left by the mortise. I don’t miss box locks at all.

@@binnsh I know what you mean... and even though 1 3/4" door are a bit beastie to work with I was thankful these weren't 1 3/8" thick for that exact reason... the door faces get pretty fragile with that huge mortise chopped out for the box! I do appreciate the challenge on occasion but prefer to stress less about hardware installation... Best, Matt

Beveled edges on doors definitely need to be accounted for Chris and I can imagine any number of ways of doing it. A simple way would be to make a beveled strip of wood at the same angle as the door's bevel and use it to index your template when doing the 'short face' of the door. The same strip could be used on the door edge so the mortise would be parallel to the door faces and not 90 degrees to the beveled edge of the door. Door shops might do the machining on doors while the edges are still square or their jigs or machines compensate for it somehow afterwards. Good think is you're thinking about it... with that sort of insight you'll have little difficulty getting the results you're after. Best, Matt

There's ALWAYS an excuse Dru... but some of them (mine) are pretty feeble 😩😏🙄 Best, Matt

Capt I... in a production setting your mortising sequence would certainly make more sense and wouldn't be a bad idea even in limited quantities shown in the video. Not sure why I did the wide one first other than maybe force of habit from most latch bolt hardware installs? Who knows. Gotta love our Unisaws and Wood Dynamics, right? I'd buy a new saw just like mine if I could still get a right tilt model... sadly that feature has gone away with Wood Dynamics in the general direction of constant product improvements and upgrades that are often hindrances and downgrades IMHO. Best, Matt

You know it, Ball Boy... even with a template this hardware was miserably temperamental! Thanks for sayin'... Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry I didn't want to say it but you did. lol I did 10 sets on one job. Nearly pulled out all of my hair lol

@@OffRoad-jh1do I fussed with that beautiful but miserable privacy lock for probably 45 minutes trying to get it to function smoothly when the escutcheons were tightened down. Tried EVERY trick in the book that we use when mis-alignment causes a lock to bind when tightened. 45 MINUTES until I tried a couple drops of lock-ease on a brass thingy inside that rotates when the flip handle is turned! Boggles my mind that a $200 piece of hardware needs lubrication right out of the box when it's new to function as smoothly as a $30 Schlage Dexter knob! Job security for us though, right? Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry That's why I stopped charging fixed Rates for Hardware because the interior designer will come back with this high-end stuff that you have to assemble or is very finicky. Seems like the cheaper to lock the easier it is to install. lol

@@OffRoad-jh1do we'd work well together! I'm wrestling with a couple knotty interior designer issues at this very moment and use a cost plus business model for exactly the reasons you state. Get to do some pretty fascinating work but at the price of stress and frustration, right? Best, Matt