A range of templates to suit most popular makes
of locks and latches are supplied with the Lock Jig.
The Trend Lock Jig
offers a level of
precision and finish
that is difficult to
achieve when cutting
lock and latch
mortises by hand
in
stile
etting-out and chiselling a
mortise squarely into the
thickness of a door stile is not
the easiest operation to undertake.
The slightest inaccuracy may well
result in an ill-fitting lock and a door
that is difficult to close. However,
using the precision of the router and
a simple jig, the result will be a
perfect fit every time.
The Trend Lock Jig is designed to
alleviate much of the repetitiveness
involved in setting-up and ensures
that each lock mortise and its face
plate recess are cut square and
central across the door edge. Using a
series of interchangeable templates,
the Lock Jig can be used
for fitting all popular
makes of mortise
locks, latches and
deadlocks available in the
UK. The jig can be used
on all types of doors
including external
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6
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glazed and panelled framed
doors and internal hollow core
doors. The Lock Jig will provide
substantial time savings when a
number of similar doors require
locks fitting. The jig has been
designed for use in conjunction
with the Trend Hinge Jig to
provide the complete door
hanging solution.
Router Specification
The Lock Jig can be used with any
router fitted with a 30mm guide bush
and a 12mm diameter long reach
cutter. Ideally a 12.7mm (1/2 inch)
collet router should be used to take
advantage of the extra length available
by using a 1/2 inch shank diameter
cutter Trend TR37x1/2 TC. This will
produce a mortise depth of up to
75mm, suitable for most shallow
bodied locks and latches.
For deeper mortises and when using
a smaller collet capacity (1/4 inch or
8mm shank cutters), the depth can be
increased using an auger or flat bit.
Two sets of steel templates are
provided with the jig, a lettered set
(A to D) for the lock body mortise
and a numbered set (1 to 12) for the
lock faceplate. When routing the
template is securely held to the face
of the jig by two strong magnets.
A chart is supplied with the jig for
correct selection of templates for all
popular locks.
LOCK/JIG _______________£69.00
www.trendmachinery.co.uk/lockjig
Spring 2002