{"product_id":"🔧-door-latch-mortising-jig-take-the-guesswork-out-of-clean-flush-fitting-latch-installation","title":"🔧 Door Latch Mortising Jig – Take the Guesswork Out of Clean, Flush-Fitting Latch Installation","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #222222; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff4ef; border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 22px; margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #a33124;\"\u003eA CLEANER FINISH STARTS WITH BETTER GUIDANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; color: #171717;\"\u003eGive Your Door Latch a Clean, Flush Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 17px; color: #333333;\"\u003eTake the guesswork out of shaping your latch plate recess. This \u003cstrong\u003eDoor Latch Mortising Jig\u003c\/strong\u003e helps guide a compatible router for a neatly defined recess in your wooden door edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #a33124;\"\u003ePosition. Clamp. Rout. Fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 1: Finished latch plate fitted into the door edge --\u003e \u003c!-- PROBLEM --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 20px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.3; color: #171717;\"\u003eLess Freehand Guesswork. A More Controlled Recess.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eA latch plate that sits proud of the door edge can leave your installation looking unfinished. Shaping its recess by hand takes careful work—and repeated trimming can make a simple job frustrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe template provides a defined guide for routing the faceplate recess, helping you work toward a tidy fit with less reliance on freehand shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MAIN BENEFIT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f6f8; border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px 22px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.3; color: #171717;\"\u003eGuide the Cut. Refine the Finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe rectangular template opening helps define the latch plate outline while you guide your compatible router through the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 17px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eDefined Template Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eHelps control the recess outline for a cleaner-looking installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 17px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eClamp-On Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe side screw knob tightens the jig against a compatible door edge to hold its position during setup and routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eA Flush-Fitting Goal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eWith the correct cutting depth, the recess allows the latch plate to sit level with the surrounding door edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 2: Jig clamped to the wooden door edge --\u003e \u003c!-- SIZE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8ed; border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px 22px; margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.3; color: #171717;\"\u003eCheck Your Latch Plate Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; color: #a33124;\"\u003e1\" × 2-1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eMarked latch plate size: approximately 25.4 × 57.15 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #444444;\"\u003eCompare your latch plate dimensions and corner shape before ordering. This marking refers to the latch plate size, not the supported door thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW IT WORKS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 20px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.3; color: #171717;\"\u003eA Straightforward Route to a Neater Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #a33124;\"\u003e01 — Mark \u0026amp; Align\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eMark the latch position on the door edge and align the template with the required faceplate location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #a33124;\"\u003e02 — Clamp \u0026amp; Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eSecure the jig and set your compatible router and bit to the correct cutting depth for your latch plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #a33124;\"\u003e03 — Rout the Recess\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eGuide the router along the template using the appropriate setup and operating instructions for your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; color: #a33124;\"\u003e04 — Check \u0026amp; Install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eRemove the jig, clear the chips, and check the faceplate fit before completing the latch installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 3: Router working with the jig --\u003e \u003c!-- AUDIENCE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f6f8; border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px 22px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.3; color: #171717;\"\u003eA Practical Addition to Your Door Installation Tools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eFor woodworkers, home improvement enthusiasts, and installers who want guided control when preparing matching latch plate recesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003ePreparing a matching latch plate recess in a wooden door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eWorking toward a neat, flush faceplate finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeating the same compatible recess profile across multiple installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 20px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.3; color: #171717;\"\u003eBefore You Start\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eDoes this jig cut the recess by itself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eNo. It is a positioning and routing guide. A compatible router and suitable cutting bit are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eDoes it drill all the holes needed for a door lock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eIts main purpose is to guide the shallow latch faceplate recess. Lock and latch bore holes require separate drilling operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eWill it fit every door and latch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eCompatibility depends on the door thickness, latch plate dimensions, corner profile, and router setup. Check these details before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; color: #171717;\"\u003eDoes the template automatically set the depth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #333333;\"\u003eNo. Cutting depth is set on your router to match the faceplate thickness. 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