I think it was here that I read some ideas on locating the strike plate when installing a new lockset. Of course, I’ve forgotten. I’ve always managed ok, but I wanted a more “elegant” solution than what I was doing.
I made this strike locator, but if anyone has a better idea, I’d love to hear.
A standardized approach, quick-to-install hardware, and a simplified design make building custom casework cost-effective.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Replies
Hard to beat something as simple as that. I've got one in my bag. Mayeb saw it at tips & techniques in the mag?
http://www.majormfg.com/pc-99-16-78-dia-strike-locator.aspx
http://www.majormfg.com/pc-331-16-1-dia-strike-locator.aspxView Image
That looks just like the one I used to use until I went to pre-hung doors. IIRC, the biggest hassle was getting the nail point exactly centered in the dowel. - lol
So, you noticed that I missed by a hair, huh?
Sorry, it's a gift I have (or a curse, maybe) - lol
I think I had a couple of them and both were slightly off. It didn't really make a lot of difference.
The way doors these days warp if ya look at 'em wrong...
you usually have to tweak the stop anyhoo...
.
"After the laws of Physics, everything else is opinion" -Neil deGrasse Tyson
.
.
.
I have Transcended the need for a Humorous tagline...
I haven't done any doors for quite a while, but when I do, I get my prehungs from a local dealer that does a great job. The last doors I hung only needed the strike plate corners squared up to work with the customers hardware.
Simple and effective. If you have the holesaw for the strike you can drill the door, take the hole saw out of the drill, insert it in the hole chuck end first, push it flush, close door the push it like your tool. Should transfer perfectly.
Bob
Install the latch, then put a smudge of lipstick on the end. It transfers nicely to the strike side jamb, plus I get to drive my wife crazy when I ask if I can borrow some lipstick.
Basically, that's what I used to do. Or at least that's what I told everyone when they asked why I carried lipstick. But now... hmmm... there are other legitimate reasons to have it on hand, aren't there?