In this video I show how I mark and fit a simple tubular mortice latch and keep.
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@mick9223 Жыл бұрын
Amateur
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
🤣
@RestorationsFOD Жыл бұрын
Cmon then mick, let’s see how it’s done
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
@@RestorationsFOD Don't hold your breath bud😆
@mick9223 Жыл бұрын
@@RestorationsFOD there's other ways to skin a cat! Better
@RestorationsFOD Жыл бұрын
@@mick9223 There sure is more than on way to skin a cat, But what about your way makes you a pro and Del an armature? Just curious mate! If you have a better way can you share??
@steveslattery15132 жыл бұрын
I am a self taught carpenter.. my boss took government grant and used me as labour .. I can do a decent job but watching videos like this makes me millions times better.... thank you for this video .. its the small things you do what will make such a big difference to my work..
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve🖐I was also used a cheap labour under the YTS scheme in the 1980's, but was lucky to leave that greedy company and get a start on a decent firm👍I'm glad my videos are helping to hone your skills, as its why I'm posting them to KZfaq👊All the best😎Cheers Del
@barrydoherty636 Жыл бұрын
Great video, well done
@kevinchamberlain7928 Жыл бұрын
Well done, Steve! If you work wood for your income, you are a chippie like the rest of us! CSCS cards I believe are getting phased out??? Not sure but if you need one for sitework you can get an on-site assessment for fairly cheap and get a blue skilled worker carpentry card which would allow you on all British sites - no NVQ required, in fact it will grant you level 2 status. Just a thought, and best wishes mate.
@DanScribla9 ай бұрын
I'd never even used a wood chisel until yesterday. I fitted my first L&K and I rushed in and I made a right pigs ear of it. Today after watching this video decided to make my second attempt on another one. It wasn't 100% perfect, but it was 50x better than yesterdays disaster. Thanks for taking to time to show not just to how to complete the task, but how to also make a great job of it!
@thetallcarpenter9 ай бұрын
Hi there🖐That's really cool that my video helped improve you latch fitting🤩Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@MarkLiversedge7 ай бұрын
Just the bit where you chisel out the latch hole to make it slightly bigger has made me happy- I'm replacing an old latch with a new one that is a couple of mils bigger and wondered how easy it would be.
@thetallcarpenter7 ай бұрын
Don't be scared to attack with the chisel Mark👊Cheers Del
@user-mt3zq6vl1i6 ай бұрын
I have followed this video to the letter and have today completed fitting my tubular mortice latch to double doors with complete success. I found it most informative, thank you very much for posting it.
@thetallcarpenter6 ай бұрын
Thats great to hear John😎Cheers Del
@davidbray65153 жыл бұрын
I've been fitting doors for 40 years and I must say this is a more better way than mine I will be doing it this way from now on thankyou for the content very interesting
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi David. I find it pretty quick and quite accurate.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.🤩
@andrewbradbury85272 жыл бұрын
Same here.. embarrassing isn't it! All about good sharp tools
@denty322 жыл бұрын
“There’s plenty of way in doing this” but this is the right way to fit a tubular latch. Del another masterclass my friend 👏👏
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
You're too kind Mark🤗Thanks for watching bud 😎 Cheers Del
@simongorman1180 Жыл бұрын
Hey I'm a carpenter of 20 years. It's nice to see someone with good technique. I always use a knife where possible on finer work. One thing I have learnt is using the marking guage to make extra sure with the marking of the latch plate. With real poor quality fittings you might even have to avoid this but I will be using this technique in the future. Our techniques are almost identical on this matter. I do give a little rub down with some fine paper on the outer edges of the cut out to smooth them off before I put the final plate on. Good job. I've just found you and just subscribed. 👍
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon🖐You got me on giving the faceplate housing a little tickle with some sandpaper before fitting the latch😬I do it on hinge housing when using a router, and should, like you, also do it when fitting latches as it just softens the edges very slightly👍Thanks for subscribing and it's always cool to have a fellow carpenter watching and commenting😎Cheers Del
@demeaningplebny1363 Жыл бұрын
I'm an occastional DIY'r. I have minimal chisel skills, but I followed your instructons the very best I could to install my latch. I especially like the tip about scewing the latch on backwards and outlining around the plate with a utility knife. I was very careful and it took me a loooong time, but it came out nicely. (At first I thought I chipped some of the thin edge wood, but it was only paint! [whew!]) So, thank you for doing this! 👍
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
I'm glad my video helped you, and thanks for taking the time to comment🤩Cheers Del
@BrinneheheАй бұрын
It took me 5 hours to do this after watching the video, 2 hours of that was trying to get the latch lined up with the door frame plate. Not horrendous for my first time, but I don't think my grandfathers would be proud of my handiwork (I was too young to learn from them). I only locked myself in the bathroom twice doing it! Thank you for the video :)
@thetallcarpenterАй бұрын
Perseverance is the key, and sounds like you got it done in the end👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@matthewwatkins18548 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video and the lever fitting vid, helped me no end, especially the jig. I also learned the hard way how important it is to properly pre drill latch and keep holes. I managed to snap the head off one, in the door and then one got stuck before it was fully home. Lesson learnt and job done. Thank you ✌️
@thetallcarpenter8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found my videos helpful Matthew 👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@simonhesbrook1761 Жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work, Im an engineer by trade and am going to fit a door at my daughters house later today. Will use your excellent video as guidance later.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon🖐Thanks for your great comment🤩and I'm sure you will have no problems in making a nice job of fitting your daughters door👊Cheers Del
@EnglishPoolandSnooker Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial thanks. I have done this several times before but not for a while. Some of the tips you gave were really helpful 😊
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
My pleasure🤩and thank you for watching😎Cheers Del
@PDSVIDEO19662 жыл бұрын
Well explained for a diy person to follow,most video's i've found seem made for the more experienced diy capable person and not as easy to follow. With the great tips you gave along the way and the reason behind them is the way to go.
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi there 🖐 I appreciate you watching the video, and thanks for your great comment 😎 I'm glad that you found it easy to follow🤩Cheers Del
@Rompestromper3 жыл бұрын
Great video Del, you manged to make a still image of a door really exciting. Well explained, thanks! I hope to have the time to see your trussed roof video soon, your explanation is spot on.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment Romperstomper.🤩 I've got a small roof truss video coming out soon, and have recently done a trussed roof hip video.😎 Thanks for watching.
@Rompestromper3 жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter Honestly, you are one of the best youtubers, reacting to all and engaging with us and showing the day to days instead of the specials only. Besides that your direct voice and attention to details makes me aspire to be like that in my builds, which are honestly a bit slower, a bit sloppier then I sometimes hope for (been in this not that long but it is good to have a high standard). Your 40 minute video about the trusses is one I want to see when I am fully awake haha ;). Thanks for sharing and have a great evening!
@errolharriott28893 жыл бұрын
what a great video, great way to show carpenters how to do the door set correctly without using jigs. well done Sir, I salute you..!!!
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great comment Errol.🤩
@harrylenton99843 жыл бұрын
Nice simple, clear explanation and demonstration. Looking forward to more 👍
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment Harry.🤩 Thanks for watching.👍
@bobmartin51013 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, I have fitted many of these, but you have shown me how to do it properly now..
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob. I think it's the proper way, but that doesn't mean it's the best or fastest.👊 (it is quite fast😉). Thanks for your comment. 😎
@bartbug13 жыл бұрын
Like your technique mate, have never thought of just using the tape, I've always just squared around....great tip, it's those that help us all. Keep up the great videos, love them.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching bartbug1. 😎 I used to square round aswel but just thought the tape saved a few pencil marks. 👍 Cheers.
@pinkplonker8776Ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Being a total 3d printer spotter, I have made some router jigs so I don’t have to trust my dodgy hand/eye co-ordination 😊
@thetallcarpenterАй бұрын
Hi PP🖐You're in the perfect job for making little jigs then👊Thanks for your comment 🤩 Cheers Del
@garvielloken39293 жыл бұрын
MEGA SKILLS! Made it look super easy
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Garviel. To be fair, it's actually a fairly straight forward job. It's more about how much care you take.😎 Thanks for your comment, as always. 🤩
@iTzZToMMyD3 жыл бұрын
ive always gone 1 meter off the floor but i like the idea of going off the top of the door so theirs no need to square the lines around. i also use a Stanley knife to mark the keeps. ive always used a spade bit to drill the mortice! ill give a auger bit ago now though. another great video 👍🏻.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomm. I find that a good quality auger bit tends to hold its line a bit better than a spade bit.👍 Its cool that you knife round the latch plate and keep the same as me.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.🤩
@stevepicton82227 ай бұрын
Good process and technique using the most basic of tools . Very good instruction 👍
@thetallcarpenter7 ай бұрын
Appreciate your comment Steve🤗and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@ianhorner99783 жыл бұрын
Great informative piece of work, nice job, thank you for sharing.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Ian.😎 Thanks for watching.
@touchedbynature5445 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, Very Helpful And Informative. Many Thanks For Sharing Your Knowledge.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching🤩and I appreciate your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@disklamer Жыл бұрын
Good show, always nice to watch a job well done. TIL to measure from the top and drill the holes for the handle first. Combination squares are underrated! I use the corner tip of a chisel to mark outlines.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of using a chisel to mark round as it's gonna be super sharp👊You're right about how underrated the combination square is👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@vincenash13582 ай бұрын
Just about to fit two latches today New exactly where to look for the best help !! 😊
@thetallcarpenterАй бұрын
That's great Vince😎Hope your latches went well🤞Cheers Del
@jvlm3091 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video; thanks for taking the time to post.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure🤩and thank you for your comment👍Cheers Del
@hi-tech553 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I usually measure from the floor, with multiple doors the handles generally have more chance of lining up, particularly in hallways. I like the way you fix the faceplate on the door, will give that a go. When I use an auger, I clamp a block on the door not to split it. (Particularly cheap doors) I learnt that off my dentist when he drilled my teeth. Always good to watch how others do it. Thanks
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry. Your clamping idea is a good one, and fortunately, I don't have many issues with splitting due to pilot drilling.👍 Thanks for your great comment and for watching.😎
@hi-tech553 жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter I agree. To be honest, like you I always use a pilot drill but I noticed on those cheap doors ( not supplied by me they can split) maybe a change of drill needed. Your latches are spot on.
@paulgreen13902 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@donaloconnor3352 Жыл бұрын
Where do you clamp the block? I don't get it
@hi-tech55 Жыл бұрын
@@donaloconnor3352 I wasn’t very clear Donal. Just put a clamp where I drill the lock out. The door becomes a sandwich between the two outer blocks. I hope that clears it up a bit.
@Alexis-wu7gk2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Alexis🤩Thanks for watching 😎Cheers Del
@CR-hq6un2 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful, thank you!
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
That's great CR👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@ChAzZMaNZZ Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of drilling the spindle holes first, but when it comes to the latch plates I like to use a trim router and an 18mm bit to take out the bulk of the material and then clean up with the chisel. (Steady hand) Removes the guess work with trying to achieve plate depth, I've also been experimenting with the Souber Latch Jig. Allows you to drill two 23mm holes overlapping each other for the latch body, it is very square and has a depth stop. Also you don't have to square up the hole afterwards with a chisel. Great video though, I watch your stuff all the time. Really enjoy the content! Thanks for another one.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi there🖐I definitely hear what you're saying about routing out the faceplate, and I've heard many people say how great the Souber jig is👊Thanks for your great comment 🤩Cheers Del
@leecav2148 ай бұрын
i have a very similar technique.. but i definitely picked up a very good tip on measuring the latch depth for the receiver plate.. well done,😀 very good you tube video
@thetallcarpenter8 ай бұрын
Hi Lee🖐It's good to know my methods are similar to yours and others and I'm glad you found something in the video you might find useful🤩Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@elwrongo Жыл бұрын
Aces, best video I've found on this, thanks!
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment bud🤩Cheers Del
@TheGrimeyVibes Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is a brilliant instructional video.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure 🙏 and thanks for your kind comment🤩Cheers Del
@hedgerowsandzeros Жыл бұрын
Very thorough thanks mate. I've made a few notes. It's amazing how many steps there are really. I've done a few in the past but generally messed the order of works up .. Not any more 👍🙏
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi RG🖐That's ordered I find works best for me bud👊Thanks for your comment😎Cheers Del
@hedgerowsandzeros Жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter Looking good. I had to use a 19mm auger on the door spindle instead of the required 20 as i only own 19,22 and 25mm. The 22 looks look close to the bolt thru fittings on a test piece. So opted for 19mm spindle and 25mm latch body. 👍 I couldn't find the auger size you used in the vid, I may have missed it 👍
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
@@hedgerowsandzeros I actually use a 22mm auger for the latch body and a 19mm for the spindle hole. I find the a 25mm bit for the latch body is, more or less, the same size as the faceplate, which doesn't leave much room for error😮Cheers
@hedgerowsandzeros Жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter Thanks buddy, I mistyped that, I opted for the 22mm for the body too, can always take more off. Appreciate the help mate 👍
@josephgearey3 жыл бұрын
Unreal tips here mate cheers keep em coming
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Will do Joe.👍 Thanks for watching.😎
@Napoleon-Blownapart3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I'm 100% not a carpenter but managed to hang 3 doors in our house and fit locks and handles....they look like Jack Nicholson attacked them with an axe 😅
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Good on you Keef.🤩 Thanks for your great comment.😆😎
@cygnus1082 жыл бұрын
Some really useful tips... thanks
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alex😎Cheers Del
@antonyporter50452 жыл бұрын
great video very helpful keep em coming
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Will do Antony🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@robgormley13173 жыл бұрын
Hi Del nice job these square tubular latches are a pain and seems as if the old round ones are almost nonexistent now every job I get now for hanging doors has these squared ones supplied, I have the new style trend lock jig that will do a rectangular cut out for them so not so bad 👍 great video and technique for fitting the latch & keep.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob. Yeah, it used to be that latches would slide straight into a 7/8",(22mm), hole, but as you say, not so much nowadays.😬 Thanks for watching and your comment.😎 Cheers.
@TYLERCONSTRUCTION3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video mate 👍
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tyler.🤩
@seangilbert14227 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. It was invaluable.
@thetallcarpenter7 ай бұрын
My pleasure Sean🤩Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@adamseddon2572 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, done mine while watching👍👍
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
That's great Adam👊We were doing it together😜Thanks for your comment😎Cheers Del
@josephfidler37163 жыл бұрын
Top job. Keep the videos coming.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Will do Joseph.👍 Thanks for watching.😎
@upthepole2 жыл бұрын
Quality job done there. Learned a lot. Going to put your video in to practice. Better check if my chisels are sharp
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi there🖐That's awesome, and yes, having sharp chisels makes it much easier 😀 Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@Goody9533 жыл бұрын
I bloody hate them back boxes. I always keep finding them in my pocket when I get home lol 😂. Great video again 👍🏻
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Nobody likes them Big Nasty.😵 They do finish the keep off I suppose, but they are a lot of extra work.🤪 Thanks for your comment. 😎
@bradleighwhite6522 жыл бұрын
Lazy chippy 🤣🤣🤣
@bradleighwhite6522 жыл бұрын
I always fit them looks much nicer than bare wood
@johndoran41113 жыл бұрын
Top job as always 👍🏻
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John. 😎
@gc90172 жыл бұрын
Served my time as a joiner were about the same age. I always use low tack tape for marking out and always set my router to cut the face plates in then clean the corners for a perfect no gap fit.
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary🖐That's a great way of marking mate, and saves pencil marks all over the place👍Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@saltui64 Жыл бұрын
Great job, thanks for sharing
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Sal Tui 🤩 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@youveryniceman Жыл бұрын
Great job, very Informative video
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Cheers bud👍Thanks for watching😎
@vectro242 Жыл бұрын
This helped me tonight
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
🫡👍
@delboy7928 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant chippie great videos
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thank you Del Boy🤩
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
such a good job. I don't know how many times ive watched it. I need help
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect Garviel😝Cheers Del
@amazing4512 жыл бұрын
Fitted loads of these when I was working always with hand tools mainly and agree that those black boxes where a right pain, as well as the tang at 90° on the back of the keep itself. Never could understand what they were for but I admit if I was asked to remedy doors that were rattling I would use pliers to bend these a bit. 😀😎😎
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. I think that's what that 'tang' is actually for🤔if it isn't, it certainly works, as you describe, to stop a rattly door if you bend it out👊Another great comment bud😎Cheers Del
@ksly74263 жыл бұрын
Them back boxes can stay in the box it came with for me haha
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi KSLY. They are are a pain to fit, and, as I mentioned, a nicely chiselled out latch socket is usually good enough.😁 Cheers.
@Nomad-wv4oe11 ай бұрын
With you there
@emilwaszkiewicz77442 жыл бұрын
Great video, many thanks :)
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Emil🤩Cheers Del
@cb3298 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Cheers CB🤩
@bartonbank25312 жыл бұрын
Great vid, screwing the faceplate to the door and knifing around it is exactly how I do it, much neater finish that way. I find If u use a 25mm auger u don't have to chisel the corners of the mortice out to take the latch body and the hole is just small enough to be covered by the faceplate
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi Marc🖐Yeah, it's a great way to get a nice accurately fitting faceplate👊and glad to hear we do it the same🤩Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@chipowood60323 жыл бұрын
neat and tidy wouldn't expect any different TC
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Cheers chipO wood.🤩
@woodyscst4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much fot that! A great explanation
@thetallcarpenter4 ай бұрын
My please🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@timbolton22413 жыл бұрын
Great job Hope to see your escutcheons next time...
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim. Funny you should say that, but the escutcheons for the bathroom locks were an absolute NIGHTMARE to get to work with the privacy locks.😩 (I nearly threw my toys out of the pram😆) Thanks for watching.😎
@kevinchamberlain7928 Жыл бұрын
Love it, Del! My old mortise gauge got pinched in Wrexham's notorious Queen's/Caia Park so I bit the bullet and bough a Veritas (don't ask how much!) wheeled-cutter mortise gauge which I used in place of the Stanley knife up and down the grain - much quicker, much more accurater, much more funner. Excuse the spelling, I'm ill-educated.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin🖐I have seen those marking tools, and they do sound amazing👊Cheers Del
@kevinchamberlain7928 Жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter Can't whole heartedly recommend them because of price but glad I went there!
@diarmuidkelly90793 жыл бұрын
Centre hole drill bit for door hardware is a handy tool to have also. Nothing worse than a pilot bit going off centre when fitting.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Diarmuid. A centre hole drill is something I have NEVER used, and I don't really know why.🤯 I sometimes like to drill my pilot holes off centre to help pull hardware tight to a housing shoulder, but I really do need to get a set of centre hole bits.😎 Thanks for watching.
@carlwalker5324 Жыл бұрын
great video thank you
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Carl🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@delboy79283 ай бұрын
Verh neat another great video
@thetallcarpenter3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Del Boy😎Cheers
@jameskeys18963 жыл бұрын
Fostner bit and some black spray paint those back boxes are a pain !!! Great vid as usual
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi James. I have, as you hint, just painted the inside of the keep hole with black stain in the past, and it looks great.😎 Cheers.
@joedefloat78023 жыл бұрын
Tidy work as always 👍👍👍
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Joe.👍 Thanks for watching.😎
@alexballstoyou63354 ай бұрын
Love how you take the time to show how it's done properly. Have you thought about using router jigs when having to do loads of latch and keeps in new builds?
@thetallcarpenter4 ай бұрын
Hi Alex🖐Being a 'general' carpenter, I tend to have kit that can do more than one job, so don't tend to invest in specific bits of kit like that🤔 (plus the vans not big enough to cart it all around in😆) Thanks for your comment 😎Cheers Del
@paulmarchant76282 жыл бұрын
I’m glad someone else cuts the top and bottom of latch hole with a chisel I don’t understand the manufacturer’s not making a latch that fits and operates in a 22mm hole like the older versions
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Your comment has saved my sanity, as I was sure that latches always used to fit straight into a 7/8" or 22mm hole😲 I just don't like using a 25mm bit as it's the same size as the faceplate👍 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@richthevegan86114 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you
@thetallcarpenter4 ай бұрын
My pleasure Rich🤩Cheers Del
@neilmckie2768 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate, very informative and much better (naturally) than my previous efforts. Quick question - what size augur bit do you use for this type of lock, coz I definitely need one. Thanks
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Neil🖐I use a 22mm auger bit for the body of the latch👍Glad the video has helped your to improve your latch fitting game👊Cheers Del
@darrenroche92253 жыл бұрын
Sharp chisels and bits makes the job that bit easier, another greater video
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
You know it Darren. I obviously keep my chisels fairly sharp, but I also sharpen my auger bits as well.😎 Thanks for watching mate.👍
@garvielloken39293 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that its the TC's SKILL too
@RMMaryport2 жыл бұрын
Solid technique
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ricky👍Thanks for watching 😎 All the best Del
@user-ek7jq4np4z10 ай бұрын
Have you got a video of you fitting a round bathroom privacy lock by any chance! Thank you for the video's..very helpful 😊.
@thetallcarpenter10 ай бұрын
I haven't bud😬I'll film the next one I do👍Cheers Del
@pedrothewise2584 Жыл бұрын
Good vid well done
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Perdo🤩Cheers Del
@stevepearson8791 Жыл бұрын
Nice work
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve🤩Cheers Del
@colinjaques9864 Жыл бұрын
I use a ply template hang it from top of door . If you have a few to do it’s time saving . Got a corner chisel cuts a right angle quick and easy . Usually I drill the lock out screw the barrel in place mark round it take it out and cut the excess away . Some doors only have a lock block on one side as well . I’ve also got a jig to drill at a perfect 90 degrees . Nowt worse than a wonky mortise .
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Colin🖐You're right about jigs bud, and they are definitely worth taking the time to make, especially if you've got a fee to do👍Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@colinjaques9864 Жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter nowt better than a happy chippy .😂
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
@@colinjaques9864 👍🤩
@Brian-jm2xr3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Do you fit a door stop trim moulding around the door?
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. I will now fit a timber doors stop to the lining for the door to strike against and then fit architraves around each side.👍 Cheers.
@leewalledge42992 жыл бұрын
Nice one TC
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Lee😎Cheers Del
@offcuts41463 жыл бұрын
I hate doing doors some really good tips like using combi square for latch location and putting the plate on back to front whilst marking it on the door. I had to pack a few latches with cardboard on my first few doors
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Martin, and hope some of my tips come in handy.😎 Cheers.
@arronb15 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Which chisel sizes would you recommend to get for this type of job.
@thetallcarpenter5 ай бұрын
Hi Aarron🖐I use 15mm wide, (19mm would be fine), and 12mm wide chisels for cutting in latches👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@ThePixelPodcastАй бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
@thetallcarpenterАй бұрын
My pleasure🤩Cheers Del
@paulyoull54722 жыл бұрын
Hi Del, brilliant job as usual pal. Just wondered which size auger bits you use for the spindle and latch? I like that spindle handle? Where is it from? With regards to souber..... I have the jig but it’s quite time consuming on a simple latch if you are only doing one or two doors. It’s amazing for mortise locks though!!! Thanks again for your videos mate
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi there Paul. I use a 7/8", (22mm), for the latch and a 3/4" for the spindle. The latch key thingy is actually an insulated loft hatch key that was surplus on a develpment where we fitted one to every house. I don't think you can buy them but another commenter on here did mention that a similar thing is available from Amazon.👍 Thanks for watching mate.😎
@paulyoull54722 жыл бұрын
Cheers Del.
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
@@paulyoull5472 👍😎
@dmc6807 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks Could I use a Forstner bit instead of an Auger for the lock barrel?
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi DMC🖐You could do, but I find they can tend to wander as they go deeper, the same way flat bits do🤔Cheers Del
@MrBez0073 жыл бұрын
I make a quick jig for the face plate and route them out with a tiny 3/8 pattern bit from wealden tools. Takes maybe ten mins to make jig then route out a full house worth of latches in seconds. Other reason I route them is I'm not great at chiselling out shallow mortices!
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi O Bez. That's a really good approach to doing multiple doors and, as you say, the time invested in making a jig is paid back tenfold when actually doing the job.👊 Thanks for watching and your comment.😎
@underscorewill Жыл бұрын
super video
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Cheers😎Thanks for watching
@chrislord31533 жыл бұрын
Saved for a job in the very near future! Interested to hear what the doors are/where you get them from please? Looks unfinished too, any plans to finish them?
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. the doors are from Howdens and will be finished with Osmo oil.😎 Thanks for watching.
@jimmiller6704 Жыл бұрын
I recall using a bit and spinning it backwards for 8-10 seconds. That sets the hole exactly where to drill without having to use a center punch.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim🖐 I haven't heard of that, but I can see how it would work👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@humansrants16947 ай бұрын
I'm terrified, think I'll try it on the man cave door before I do the lounge. Thanks for the lesson.
@thetallcarpenter7 ай бұрын
Hi there🖐 Just take you're time and I'm sure you'll be fine🤞Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@jeffyoung3213 жыл бұрын
Lovely neat job. I make the mistake of using a slightly wider bit which as you say is too close to the edge of the door.
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
You're right Jeff about the larger bit, as it can cause problems if its slightly off centre with the face plate housing.😬 Thanks for your comment.😎
@micdev423 ай бұрын
Very helpful. One thing: how do you hold the door steady when drilling in the hole for the latch?
@thetallcarpenter3 ай бұрын
Hi there🖐I've got a 35mm cut out in my saw horse that holds the door steady and also let's me sit down to fit the latch🤩Cheers Del
@ianlewis11808 ай бұрын
I honestly dont know how you managed to easily square the 22mm latch hole with your 3 quarter chisel. Its always such hard work. I have seen people cut around the latch with a stanley knife but i never had much success doing that way. I thought the work standard was excellent. I have seen your cut and pitch videos and i think very highly of your skillset.
@thetallcarpenter8 ай бұрын
Hi Ian🖐Your comment is very generous and I really enjoy my work which I guess is reflected in its standard🤞Thanks for watching my videos🤩Cheers Del
@danthechippie4439 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dell, great job as always. I have always used a router plane to recess my face plates/keeps or receivers. Found it to be a great way to get an accurate depth every time minus the mess when using an electric router. If you were doing this on a rebated door frame, how would you deminstrate how to use a router on the keeps? Cheers
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan🖐I'm not sure you could easily use a router for the keeps on a rebated frame without knocking up some sort of jig🤔Cheers Del
@danthechippie4439 Жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter hi, ja I usually make an mdf packer the same thickness as the rebate and have a cut out for the keep or hinge and use double sided tape to attach it.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
@@danthechippie4439 Sounds spot on Dan👌
@garethhuckridge324822 күн бұрын
hi Del do you recommend auger bits for drilling out locks / latches on oak doors minefield with so many different wood drill bits on the market fab videos mate
@thetallcarpenter13 күн бұрын
Hi Gareth🖐I like auger bits, but they can be a bit aggressive, so many people prefer flat bits 👍Cheers Del
@TrueBrit1 Жыл бұрын
Another very helpful video. A question though - I am about to fit 8 of these exact doors. I had been thinking of lining up the location of the handle and mortice latch with the cut out and keep for the existing latch, so I wouldn't have to repair/fill the old keep/cut-out. Obviously with your job you had a plain, untouched frame, so there was no problem, but I have existing keeps. Would that be a goer i.e., to line the mortice latch up with the old keep, or would it be problematical and potentially a disaster? Cheers.
@thetallcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Hi there🖐When you describe lining up the new latch with the existing keep, this is exactly the way I do it, as its a lot of work messing around repairing old keep cut outs. I also use latches that have a fairly large, square keep plate profile, which are excellent for covering where the old keep was cut out👍Cheers Del
@TrueBrit1 Жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter Excellent, thanks for your quick reply. I'm not quite as stupid as I thought!
@rossmale87152 жыл бұрын
Funny what you did with the latch face place fixing it on backwards and cutting round it is exactly what I do. Gets an immaculate finish. Not seen many other guys do it like that
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ross🖐That's wicked that we mark the faceplate the same as it does get it perfect👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@rossmale87152 жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter thanks for the reply 😊. You had any experience with the trend hinge jig? I've got 15 fire doors to hang so was thinking of investing in one.
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
@@rossmale8715 One MILLION percent get one Ross🤟👊🤟I bought the one price Trend jig a couple of years ago, and it's SO much faster than cutting in butt's by hand👍I did 12 Oak doors last week. Started at 8.30 and finished at 3.30. (with two half hour tea breaks🍵)Very good investment👊
@rossmale87152 жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter that's brilliant thanks. Seen so much online but wanted an opinion I could trust. 15 pre finished fire doors with a pair n half hinges. Gonna save a hell of a time
@thetallcarpenter2 жыл бұрын
@@rossmale8715 Absolutely will not regret getting one Ross👊
@312saxon3 жыл бұрын
Lovely Finnish made it look so simple
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, and thanks for watching.😎
@michaelmcgachy99863 жыл бұрын
you’re a brave man using a self feed auger bit on oak doors 😂!
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Judging by a few of the comments, it seems that auger bits are OUT.😬 Thanks for watching.👍
@michaelmcgachy99863 жыл бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter certainly wouldn’t be me sir but you seem to have it all under control 👌🏻
@thetallcarpenter3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmcgachy9986 🤩👍😎
@jasonkennedy42113 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmcgachy9986 hi micheal and tall carpenter, great channel by the way, I've used auger bits since I was shown how to do this with a bit n brace, I'm interested? what bit would you suggest in place of the auger, regards jay
@michaelmcgachy99863 жыл бұрын
@@jasonkennedy4211 sharp spade but you’ll be good to go
@michaelalbert929911 ай бұрын
Thanks for a very instructional video. Do you use the same augur bit for spindle and latch holes, if so, can you tell me what size please?
@thetallcarpenter11 ай бұрын
Hi there🖐I use an 18mm for the spindle and a 22mm for the latch body👍Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del
@michaelalbert929911 ай бұрын
@@thetallcarpenter Thanks Del. Could I get away with using a 20mm for both?
@thetallcarpenter11 ай бұрын
@@michaelalbert9299 You could on the spindle hole, but not on the latch body hole😬without doing a lot of extra chiselling😶