Hey all,
For the life of me I cannot think of the name of the jig that is used to cut in center bolt lock that is found on french doors that locks the dummy door to the top of the door jamb.
I usually hang pre-hung and don’t have to worry about it. I have the jigs for hinges and the door knob lock sets and I did have the jig for the top center lock but after moving a few times, it must have been lost somewhere.
Can someone tell me the name or where I can order one.
Thanks guys,
Oberpap
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Cremone or Cremone bolt?
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Edited 11/10/2006 8:40 pm ET by EricPaulson
Buy an edgebolt. Most hardware stores have them.
If the stiles ont he door are a soft wood you do not need a jig. Just mortise the top of the door, Screw on the edge bolt and use a razor/utility knife to mark scribes the depth of the edgebolt along the edge bolt. Clean up mortise with a chissel.
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Edited 11/10/2006 11:04 pm ET by stevent1
Thanks Stevent1 for your feedback.
I started looking around for the jig a few months ago and most places quoted me around $500 for a kit. Screw that.
I am trying to have all the jigs I need to hang doors faster and with a lower error tolerance.
I came home tonight and made a jig out of 1/4 popular stock. By using a 3/4 inch straight bit, set at the right depth to compensate for the 1/4 inch jig and having the jig opening set to the right length.
Sometimes I feel so stupid by not taking time to step back and figure out the problem.
Thanks again for taking time to respond,
Oberpap
Hope it works out. I gotta think a lot of the jigs etc.avaiable are or for those who cannot figure it out for themseleves. Well done with the poplar jig. Post pics. We all learn fom each other,Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Well I used the jig tonight. Worked just fine. I could probably have extended the 1/4 inch slot a inch longer, to help guide the bit into door but after getting it started it worked fine.
I hope the drawing attached shows how I made it.
Pictures will follow later. We are making a better jig, it will be a inverted router table that can slide on the edge of a door with adjustable fences.
You can also buy an edge guide for your router.I could not open you pic. Try to compress it.Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood