Big Horn 70146 Latch & Strike Template Kit – Bamboo Router Jig for Door Latch and Deadbolt Installation, Includes A & B Templates, Fits 1"×2-1/4", 1-1/8"×2-1/4" and 1-1/8"×2-3/4" Sizes

The Big Horn 70146 Strike & Latch Templates with Center Locators are essential tools for achieving professional-quality door hardware installations. This comprehensive kit includes for templates: 70131 1” x 2-1/4” A Latch Template, 70133 1-1/8” x 2-1/4” B Latch Template, 70132 1” x 2-1/4” A Strike Template, and 70134 1-1/8” x 2-3/4” B Strike Template. These templates are designed to create precise mortises for latch and strike plates, ensuring a smooth and accurate fit on doors and jambs. With three different finish sizes—1” x 2-1/4”, 1-1/8” x 2-1/4”, and 1-1/8” x 2-3/4”—these templates are perfect for a variety of residential applications, including latch, strike, and deadbolt installations. The kit includes three center locators, ensuring perfect alignment over pre-bored holes in doors or jambs. Simply insert the locator into the hole, place the template over it, and secure the template with fine steel nails for a stable and reliable attachment. Once secured, remove the locator and route the mortise using a 5/8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit. Some templates feature adjustable stops, accommodating door jambs of 1-3/8” or 1-3/4” thickness, offering versatility for various installation needs.

• Designed to create three finish sizes—1” x 2-1/4”, 1-1/8” x 2-1/4”, and 1-1/8” x 2-3/4”—to accommodate various door hardware installation needs.
• This comprehensive kit provides everything you need for latch, strike, and deadbolt installations. Includes four templates: the 70131 1” x 2-1/4” A Latch Template, the 70133 1-1/8” x 2-1/4” B Latch Template, the 70132 1” x 2-1/4” A Strike Template, and the 70134 1-1/8” x 2-3/4” B Strike Template.
• Includes three center locators that position each template accurately over pre-bored holes for precise alignment.
• Each 10” carrier is made from durable bamboo, offering eco-friendly construction and excellent stability during use.
• Two adjustable red stops on the back of each template that can be adjusted up to 1/2", accommodating various door thicknesses.
• Fine steel nails at both ends of each carrier make it easy to securely attach the template to the door, ensuring superior precision.
• Secure each template to the door jamb with fine steel nails, then remove the locator and route the mortise using a 5/8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit.
• Specifications: Template Material: Bamboo / Carriers Length: 10” / Latch Mortise Sizes: 1” x 2-1/4” & 1-1/8” x 2-1/4” / Strike Mortise Sizes: 1” x 2-1/4” & 1-1/8” x 2-3/4” / Compatible Router Guide: 5/8" outside diameter / Compatible Router Bit: 1/2" hinge mortising bit /8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit.