Old Style Mortise Lock Video
Bob Schmidt shows you an inexpensive way of removing door material to install mortise lock during your home remodeling project, to re-use old hardware. … door knob lock interior exterior hardware deadbolt hinges how to diy remodel remodeling install installation renovation
thanks! I never thought of it that way!
You are very welcome, hope it works as well for you as it does for me! +++Bob
Great video! Thanks alot.
Thanks for showing that bit Bob. Learned something else.
I have viewed about 60 of your videos and look forward to learning more !
It’s like Free Classes. Thanks a lot Neighbor !
Great advice. I also like to clamp a piece of 1X or ply to each side of the door around the mortise area . I’ve done this ever since that day I blew out one of the sides of an expensive mahogony door whilst chiseling near the edge :-0 !
MickTwin
Great Vid as usual but just wondering if a rasp bit wouldn’t work better ?
Great video
thanks your videos are well done
i just want to thank you for uploading your videos. i’m a new to all this and have no clue how to do repair at home. one thing i know for sure is that i need to buy a lot of tools.
If you don’t mind me asking how much does it cost to rent in your area? Are they available to rent in most rental outfits or are they difficult to find? Thanks in advance!+++Bob
I’d rather just rent the jig and use a router get it done in like 5 minutes
Yet another good video Bob. I have had one of those bits for a few years now as well but only ever used if for aluminium door catches, never thought to use it for the one mortise lock I have installed, I use a router… Mine is a gold colour. Keep up the good work!
Never knew there was such a bit. I’ve used regular bits to do the same thing, but it doesn’t work too great. I’ll keep an eye out for one. Thanks
Mostly I do use a sharp chisel. I got a mallet years ago made for chiseling and I have no idea why it works better than a hammer but it sure seems to.
SWT did you get my reply?===Bob
The tile grout bit works well for cutting grout at bottom of tile backsplash to replace old countertop with new!===Bob
Thanks+++Bob
Yes, It is a DEWALT,Pretty good durability for the money! The batteries never die on my corded drills!+++Bob
Also Bob that drill you use, You seem to really love that drill! Seems like a trusty drill. Is it Dewalt by any chance? I dont see you using many Cordless in many of your vids? I love the freedom.
Cheers Bob. Looks like a great bit, I normally chisel out the rest but it takes ages. I always thought those bits were a bit of a gimmick so never looked into them. I will now! Cheers!
Very cool bit, I’ll have to add it to my wish list
Hey bob
thanks for this great tip. i’ve used the mounted plunging rig, and although very efficient and clean, the cost, the setup, the bulk and the mess simply aren’t worth it for the occasional mortise lock. thanks again for sharing.
pete
Good demonstration. I’d almost mistake you for a carpentry teacher you do such a good job at explaining everything.
Hi Bob, I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while, and want to let you know I really appreciate them.
I have a door-related question that I hope you could give me some inputs on. I’m turning a closet into a wine cellar, and I have 2 options for the door. 1)Buy a new cellar door 2)Insulate the old door. If I get a new door, it probably won’t match the patterns of the rest of the doors in my home. Please advise.
Thanks again. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas season.
YES. From $400 to $40. Not bad.
SO far I have used it to under cut a door jam, cut out the opening for the hinges of a door and pop some tile off that was cracked. I still can’t believe this thing works as good as it does and just for shits and giggles I cut through a 2X4. It does make a lot of noise though. Right now HF doesn’t have as many blades available like the FEIN one.
I do have a harbor freight close by.The knock-off you are referring to is that of the FEIN multimaster TOOL?”===bOB