Locks Sit Further From Door Edge

Set the depth of cut on the router attachment to match the thickness of the faceplate.

Locks sit further from door edge.

Sliding glass door locks. Pack your locks with a 2 3 8 inch or 2 3 4 inch latch depending on which backset you specify. The small hole along the edge of the door frame usually measuring about 1 inch in diameter. Sliding glass door locks such as the steel mortise style locks shown on this page are used in wood vinyl and aluminum patio doors.

2 cut the faceplate outfit a rotary tool with a 650 router bit and 335 plunge router attachment. In the united states there are two common backsets for residential door locks. 2 3 8 inches and 2 3 4 inches. Remove the door latch.

Usually the backset measures 2 3 8 inches or 2 3 4 inches. Pull the deadbolt assembly and the interior and exterior face plates from the door. Slide the door latch into the latch hole and trace the outline of the faceplate onto the edge of the door with a pencil. Loosen and remove the screws from the deadbolt faceplates which are located on the inner edge of your door.

Whether you re locking a front door pocket door or cabinet door you want the best locking system for the job below we set out 10 door lock options. There are so many different types of door locks because there are different levels of security and different types of doors for which you need to lock. The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2 1 8 inch bore hole.