Mortise Cut Made Easy

Complete guide to install a mortise using a simple way to determine mortise cut location with a common household item.

[lockmanmd]

Nice! Just a tip, the long 3" screws should have been installed on the doorstop side (the side where the weather stripping is). This ensures that you not only grab the 2X4s, but you also have the maximum amount of it to prevent forced entry. Also, I'd recommend making the hole in the jamb for the deadbolt more oblong (top to bottom) this helps with shifting foundations. You can do this by marking the centre of the hole, and stitching 2 1" diameter holes together and chisel for cleanup to make it look professional.

[JB-iuvk]

Thanks for turning off the sound for the drilling parts. Hardly anyone thinks to do that in these how-to videos, but good production skills make a huge difference. This was helpful, thank you.

[cugamer]

Great video, but upvote for the first twenty seconds alone. No BS, no cheesy graphics, told me what the video was about and who should watch it. Straight to the point, well done.

[victorvek]

Love the backwards install on the handle.

[.m_views]

I like how considerate this man is by muting the audio of the drilling part.

[dannyjensen]

Great video. I really liked it. Easy to follow. I just had the video running while I was doing the job. I saved $190. Thanks.

[ziptiefighter]

Here's how you do a YT vid. Short and sweet and no extra fluff. And muting the volume when operating noisy power tools. Thankyou for a helpful vid 👏

[tiffanyg]

I don’t usually leave comments but this video was so helpful and informative that leaving a like and comment was the least that I could do. Thank you

[Tlomps]

Easy to follow and easy to understand the steps. I used to install entry doors about four years ago and am doing one today. This is exactly the refresher course I needed. ✌🏼❤️

[ermasmith]

Thank you so much! You made the mortise cut very easy, even
for a 72 years old female.

[emptysetowl]

Thank god a someone who can edit a video for the key points. Good job Fast Fix.

[amarsta]

The security plate will give better protection if the screws are put closer to the center of the stud wall by rotating the plate 180 degrees. As installed here, they are very close to the edge and easy for a burglar to bust through

[buttonpkmn]

I'm in the middle of a project right now, and you just confirmed my next move. Thanks for the straight forward video! I just subscribed!

[sergvegas]

Tips for ya : After your done tracing out the template u can cut it with a utility knife first then use the chisel that way the stricke plate can fit perfect with no gaps!

[SpottPhoto]

Thank you. This video gave me the exact info I needed in my first search on the topic. The toothpaste technique is a absolute time saver!

[Doowopsid]

Great job all around with your video. Short, clear explanations with your demonstrating, silencing the drill noise, easy to follow. Gave it a like and subscribed. Thank you!

[diverdave]

i always use a sharp razor knife to cut the outline of the plate - first screw the plate in place then cut around it to get nice lines to follow up with !

[tallguy]

Pretty well presented but why is your door lever mounted backwards?

[samkulkarni]

Saw your video. Did something like this for the first time. Impressed with the result. Thank you. But had to do a little bit of caulking too.

[rementis]

This is exactly the information I needed. Nice job explaining and editing!