Upgrading your security: how to replace traditional mortise door hardware
In short: Learn the precise carpentry techniques required to swap non-locking mortise hardware for a modern locking set without damaging your door.
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates a step-by-step process for fitting new lock bodies into existing mortises. The video covers essential adjustments, such as using a chisel to widen tight openings or deepening the mortise to ensure the lock body cover sits flush. If the new hardware's holes do not align with the existing faceplate, Gilbert shows how to trace and rasp away excess wood to achieve a professional finish.
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