Templates & Tools for door installation?

[NHW]

Have ordered 8 LPD Carini doors which I plan to fit myself. Obviously i have bought the standard sizes and will cut them down to size, will take this to my local merchant who said he can cut down to size for me when they arrive.

I'm just planning to keep the existing hinge locations so will just translate these onto the new doors.

It's mainly in regards to when I come to fit the latches which are all bathroom/lock style latches so will require more drilling than just a normal latch since they are like 4x the size of a normal latch.

are there any kits that I can buy to make the job easier? Similarly to like buying a Tiling kit which comes with the spacers, levelling system or a Flooring kit which comes with a pull bar, tapping block etc.

Is there a similar kit but for installing doors? Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[^woody^]

2p peice for the spacing.

Square for the setting out of the latches and levers.

There is a thread on here or the tools section about a Souber jig to cut the lock recess if that floats your boat.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Square for the setting out of the latches and levers.

What don't you have mortise gauges in your part of the world? Combi square and knife are needed for this rather than a try square

There is a thread on here or the tools section about a Souber jig to cut the lock recess if that floats your boat.

As said before, probably only worthwhile if you are doing multiples/volumes, or high value doors, or need to edge bore accurately for stuff like Astra/Perko concealed closers.

TBH a small trim router with a 12mm.or 1/2in straight bit is very handy for hogging out recesses freehand in order to get a flat bottom. You then finish to the knifed lines with a good sharp chisel

 

[^woody^]

TBH a small trim router with a 12mm.or 1/2in straight bit is very handy for hogging out recesses freehand in order to get a flat bottom. You then finish to the knifed lines with a good sharp chisel

Yeah, that's what I do. Just have to be careful, hold it tight and resist temptation to move it "just that bit closer" to the line!

Are you saying that my rafter speed square is not for door hanging?

BTW, the Ryobi cordless router is currently on offer - £36 off! Bargain