@@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??
@dgmclar
22 сағат бұрын
I am in the process of replacing all the internal doors in my house, I was dreading the latch but this video is unbelievably helpful, so informative but also so straightforward. Thank you!!
@thetallcarpenter
21 сағат бұрын
I'm glad my video has helped👍Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@steveslattery1513
2 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..
@thetallcarpenter
2 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 KZitem👊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.
@MarkLiversedge
7 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.
@thetallcarpenter
7 ай бұрын
Don't be scared to attack with the chisel Mark👊Cheers Del
@DanScribla
9 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!
@thetallcarpenter
9 ай бұрын
Hi there🖐That's really cool that my video helped improve you latch fitting🤩Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@davidbray6515
3 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
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Hi David. I find it pretty quick and quite accurate.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.🤩
@andrewbradbury8527
2 жыл бұрын
Same here.. embarrassing isn't it! All about good sharp tools
@Brinnehehe
Ай 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 :)
@thetallcarpenter
Ай бұрын
Perseverance is the key, and sounds like you got it done in the end👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@user-mt3zq6vl1i
6 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.
@thetallcarpenter
6 ай бұрын
Thats great to hear John😎Cheers Del
@pinkplonker8776
Ай 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 😊
@thetallcarpenter
Ай бұрын
Hi PP🖐You're in the perfect job for making little jigs then👊Thanks for your comment 🤩 Cheers Del
@Rompestromper
3 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.
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.
@Rompestromper
3 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!
@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
@denty32
2 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 👏👏
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
You're too kind Mark🤗Thanks for watching bud 😎 Cheers Del
@PDSVIDEO1966
2 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.
@thetallcarpenter
2 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
@iTzZToMMyD
3 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 👍🏻.
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.🤩
@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
@bartbug1
3 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.
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching bartbug1. 😎 I used to square round aswel but just thought the tape saved a few pencil marks. 👍 Cheers.
@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
@matthewwatkins1854
8 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 ✌️
@thetallcarpenter
8 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
@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
@errolharriott2889
3 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..!!!
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great comment Errol.🤩
@harrylenton9984
3 жыл бұрын
Nice simple, clear explanation and demonstration. Looking forward to more 👍
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment Harry.🤩 Thanks for watching.👍
@bobmartin5101
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, I have fitted many of these, but you have shown me how to do it properly now..
@thetallcarpenter
3 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. 😎
@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
@hi-tech55
3 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
@thetallcarpenter
3 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-tech55
3 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.
@paulgreen1390
2 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.
@robgormley1317
3 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.
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.
@gc9017
2 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.
@thetallcarpenter
2 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
@amazing451
2 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. 😀😎😎
@thetallcarpenter
2 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
@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 👍
@vincenash1358
2 ай бұрын
Just about to fit two latches today New exactly where to look for the best help !! 😊
@thetallcarpenter
Ай бұрын
That's great Vince😎Hope your latches went well🤞Cheers Del
@garvielloken3929
3 жыл бұрын
MEGA SKILLS! Made it look super easy
@thetallcarpenter
3 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. 🤩
@Napoleon-Blownapart
3 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 😅
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Good on you Keef.🤩 Thanks for your great comment.😆😎
@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
@stevepicton8222
7 ай бұрын
Good process and technique using the most basic of tools . Very good instruction 👍
@thetallcarpenter
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate your comment Steve🤗and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@leecav214
9 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
@thetallcarpenter
9 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
@ianhorner9978
3 жыл бұрын
Great informative piece of work, nice job, thank you for sharing.
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Ian.😎 Thanks for watching.
@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
@bartonbank2531
2 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
@thetallcarpenter
2 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
@upthepole
2 жыл бұрын
Quality job done there. Learned a lot. Going to put your video in to practice. Better check if my chisels are sharp
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there🖐That's awesome, and yes, having sharp chisels makes it much easier 😀 Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@CR-hq6un
2 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful, thank you!
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
That's great CR👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@diarmuidkelly9079
3 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.
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.
@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!
@ksly7426
3 жыл бұрын
Them back boxes can stay in the box it came with for me haha
@thetallcarpenter
3 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-wv4oe
11 ай бұрын
With you there
@josephgearey
3 жыл бұрын
Unreal tips here mate cheers keep em coming
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Will do Joe.👍 Thanks for watching.😎
@elwrongo
Жыл бұрын
Aces, best video I've found on this, thanks!
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment bud🤩Cheers Del
@Alexis-wu7gk
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Alexis🤩Thanks for watching 😎Cheers Del
@Goody953
3 жыл бұрын
I bloody hate them back boxes. I always keep finding them in my pocket when I get home lol 😂. Great video again 👍🏻
@thetallcarpenter
3 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. 😎
@bradleighwhite652
2 жыл бұрын
Lazy chippy 🤣🤣🤣
@bradleighwhite652
2 жыл бұрын
I always fit them looks much nicer than bare wood
@delboy7928
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant chippie great videos
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Del Boy🤩
@josephfidler3716
3 жыл бұрын
Top job. Keep the videos coming.
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Will do Joseph.👍 Thanks for watching.😎
@alexballstoyou6335
5 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?
@thetallcarpenter
4 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
@ianlewis1180
8 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.
@thetallcarpenter
8 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
@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 👍🤩
@garvielloken3929
2 жыл бұрын
such a good job. I don't know how many times ive watched it. I need help
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect Garviel😝Cheers Del
@paulmarchant7628
2 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
@thetallcarpenter
2 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
@antonyporter5045
2 жыл бұрын
great video very helpful keep em coming
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Will do Antony🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@TYLERCONSTRUCTION
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video mate 👍
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tyler.🤩
@chipowood6032
3 жыл бұрын
neat and tidy wouldn't expect any different TC
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers chipO wood.🤩
@adamseddon2572
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, done mine while watching👍👍
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
That's great Adam👊We were doing it together😜Thanks for your comment😎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
@timbolton2241
3 жыл бұрын
Great job Hope to see your escutcheons next time...
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.😎
@jameskeys1896
3 жыл бұрын
Fostner bit and some black spray paint those back boxes are a pain !!! Great vid as usual
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.
@saltui64
Жыл бұрын
Great job, thanks for sharing
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Sal Tui 🤩 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@cygnus108
2 жыл бұрын
Some really useful tips... thanks
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alex😎Cheers Del
@offcuts4146
3 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
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Martin, and hope some of my tips come in handy.😎 Cheers.
@seangilbert1422
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. It was invaluable.
@thetallcarpenter
8 ай бұрын
My pleasure Sean🤩Thanks for your comment 😎 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
@johndoran4111
3 жыл бұрын
Top job as always 👍🏻
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John. 😎
@youveryniceman
Жыл бұрын
Great job, very Informative video
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Cheers bud👍Thanks for watching😎
@cb3298
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Cheers CB🤩
@MrBez007
3 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!
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.😎
@emilwaszkiewicz7744
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, many thanks :)
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Emil🤩Cheers Del
@woodyscst
4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much fot that! A great explanation
@thetallcarpenter
4 ай бұрын
My please🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@darrenroche9225
3 жыл бұрын
Sharp chisels and bits makes the job that bit easier, another greater video
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.👍
@garvielloken3929
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that its the TC's SKILL too
@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
@humansrants1694
8 ай бұрын
I'm terrified, think I'll try it on the man cave door before I do the lounge. Thanks for the lesson.
@thetallcarpenter
8 ай бұрын
Hi there🖐 Just take you're time and I'm sure you'll be fine🤞Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@jeffyoung321
3 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.
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.😎
@rossmale8715
2 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
@thetallcarpenter
2 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
@rossmale8715
2 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.
@thetallcarpenter
2 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👊
@rossmale8715
2 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
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
@@rossmale8715 Absolutely will not regret getting one Ross👊
@vectro242
Жыл бұрын
This helped me tonight
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
🫡👍
@paulyoull5472
3 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
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.😎
@paulyoull5472
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Del.
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulyoull5472 👍😎
@joedefloat7802
3 жыл бұрын
Tidy work as always 👍👍👍
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Joe.👍 Thanks for watching.😎
@davebron4888
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job,the only things i do different is at a 1metre i put a light line across the edge of the door and have a square set at 57mm to mark the spindle hole.Havn't explained it very well but it's late lol.
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
I get you Dave, and have marked the backset the same way in the past.👍 Thanks for your comment.😎
@carlwalker5324
Жыл бұрын
great video thank you
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Carl🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@Brian-jm2xr
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Do you fit a door stop trim moulding around the door?
@thetallcarpenter
3 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.
@user-ek7jq4np4z
10 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 😊.
@thetallcarpenter
10 ай бұрын
I haven't bud😬I'll film the next one I do👍Cheers Del
@arronb1
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Which chisel sizes would you recommend to get for this type of job.
@thetallcarpenter
6 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
@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👌
@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
@darrenpaulgreen
2 жыл бұрын
Just spent a day fitting doors, but not sure why I’m watching this 🤣, but I do really like your presentation style. I really don’t like the black boxes/keeps, prefer to see a nice neat cut hole, just another piece of unnecessary plastic in the world!
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren🖐I think we must all have a screw loose to do this all day and then watch it when we're at home🤪Thanks for watching bud😎Cheers Del
@richthevegan8611
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you
@thetallcarpenter
5 ай бұрын
My pleasure Rich🤩Cheers Del
@delboy7928
3 ай бұрын
Verh neat another great video
@thetallcarpenter
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Del Boy😎Cheers
@chrislord3153
3 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?
@thetallcarpenter
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. the doors are from Howdens and will be finished with Osmo oil.😎 Thanks for watching.
@stevepearson8791
Жыл бұрын
Nice work
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve🤩Cheers Del
@andrewbradbury8527
2 жыл бұрын
That's how you do it! 😅After 40 years experience, still learning, probably fitted thousands of doors, mainly solid real oak, them chipboard veneered ones are very heavy! 7 stone each, difficult to get up narrow staircase holes!
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew🖐You're so right mate, and there is always something new to learn👊And, yeah, lugging heavy doors about is definitely not a highlight of the job😵💫Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@Dazza19746
Жыл бұрын
I do them almost exactly the same way, I remember when I worked out all on my own as a wee Chappy! 😂 to score around it with a knife, I thought I was a genius 😂 from the old slow draw with pencil and chisel way The fact the 25 mm bit they tell you to use is TOO BIG always annoyed me! ( the latchmate chisel is a nice bit of kit) I like a bit of masking tape and a centre line to work of and self cantering drills are a god send. For the most part we work exactly the same way, are both 1971’rs I think so both around 35 yrs into our apprenticeships, just bloody immature amateurs mate 😜 Seriously I think there’s a maturity that causes a mind shift from ‘this way or the highway! ( I / my company do things the RIGHT WAY! Everyone else is a cowboy!’ Type of mentality ( I’ve been there!!!) to a ‘whatever works and leaves the best job in a timely manner’ mindset…. If it’s faster and better ( no quality reduction). I’m absorbing it into the collective, resistance is futile 😜 You have to be the most actively well rounded carpenter if seen for a while Del, with regards to the different tasks you do, it’s impressive! I usually knock back stuff I haven’t done for ages as it’s uncomfortable and quite slow, maybe particular tools you need are ‘somewhere’ but usually when I man up, need the money or am forced into it, I piss it in and am better at it than I remember being before 😂. Transferring skills, knowledge and mindset is a big part of the craft 👍🏻 ( long one sorry😂)
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Hi OCS🖐Love the comment bud, and I'm actually of 1969 vintage, so, more or less, the same timespan😉I know you mean about being asked to do a job you haven't done for ages, and your mind making you think you've forgotten how to do it, but like you say, when it comes to the crunch, it's just like getting back on a bike, and once you've completed the job you wonder why you stressed about in the first place🤯Again, great comment bud, and thanks for your support which means a lot coming from a fellow carpenter🤩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!
@garethhuckridge3248
29 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
@thetallcarpenter
21 күн бұрын
Hi Gareth🖐I like auger bits, but they can be a bit aggressive, so many people prefer flat bits 👍Cheers Del
@pedrothewise2584
Жыл бұрын
Good vid well done
@thetallcarpenter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Perdo🤩Cheers Del
@micdev42
3 ай бұрын
Very helpful. One thing: how do you hold the door steady when drilling in the hole for the latch?
@thetallcarpenter
3 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
@leewalledge4299
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one TC
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Lee😎Cheers Del
@flyingjackcarpentry9394
2 жыл бұрын
Adjustable catches are literally my favourite thing in the whole world. Alot of my work is new doors in old wacky frames. Nothing worse than looking like a wood butcher when you get the old style catches a mm wrong and the door won't shut or it does but there's that annoying rattle and you have to try move it very slightly one way or the other.
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kallum🖐You're right bud, and those little adjustable tabs are really cool for getting the door to close just right against the stops👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@flyingjackcarpentry9394
2 жыл бұрын
As a fairly experienced door hanger, my personal top tip, especially with new linings and doors that are going to be painted, is fit the catch and adjust the tab with your flathead about a mm or two more than you want to before you tack on the stops. That way it can be adjusted back if the paint ends up thick enough to prevent the latch from catching. It's better than the Robin clevitt method of setting the stops back the thickness of a credit card. Which I have tried
@thetallcarpenter
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 Interesting Kallum 🤔 And its easy to forget about the thickness of 3 coats of paint😬I always set the stops back a mil or so on the hanging side, and on the flapping side, I nail the stops tight to the door about a foot from the top and a foot from the bottom, and then just pull the handle slightly so it pushes the door stop back a mil or so, before pinning the rest of it. This gives a a bit of tolerance for paint at the latching point, but also puts slight tension on the door, top and bottom edges which stops it from rattling👊Cheers Del
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