Big Horn 70157 'B' Latch & Strike Template Kit – Bamboo Router Jig for Door Latch and Deadbolt Strike Installation, 1-1/8" × 2-1/4" and 1-1/8" × 2-3/4" Finish Sizes

The Big Horn 7057B Latch & Strike Template Kit is designed to create precise 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" finish mortises for latch installations and 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" finish mortises for deadbolt strike and "T" strike plate installations on doors and jambs. This kit combines the Big Horn 70131 B Latch Template and the 70134 B Deadbolt Strike Template, providing everything needed for professional-quality door hardware installations. The included center locators ensure accurate alignment by positioning the template over pre-bored holes. Fine steel nails at both ends of the templates securely attach them to the door, ensuring stable operation. Once the templates are secured, simply remove the locator and route the mortise using a 5/8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit for smooth, accurate cuts. Ideal for both contractors and DIYers, this template kit delivers reliable, professional results every time, ensuring a perfect fit for residential latch and strike plate installations.

• Creates precise 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" finish mortises for latch installations and 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" finish mortises for strike plates on door edges and jambs.
• Kit includes the 70131 B Latch Template and the 70134 B Deadbolt Strike Template, providing all necessary tools for both latch and strike installations.
• Includes two red plastic center locators for accurate alignment with pre-bored holes, ensuring precise positioning.
• The 10" carriers are made from durable bamboo, providing eco-friendly construction and excellent stability during use.
• Features two adjustable red stops on the back of the template that can be adjusted up to 1/2", accommodating door jamb thicknesses of 1-3/8” to 1-3/4”.
• Fine steel nails at both ends of the carrier make it easy to securely attach the template to the door or jamb.
• Secure the template to the door jamb, remove the locator, and route the mortise using a 5/8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit for smooth, accurate cuts.
• Ideal for both contractors and DIYers, providing consistent and professional-quality results for latch, strike, and deadbolt installations. | Can be used with the 70168 clamp-on kit (sold separately) for a no-nail installation, preventing unwanted marks on the door.
• Specifications: Template Material: Bamboo / Carriers Length: 10” / Latch Mortise Size: 1” x 2-1/4” / Strike Mortise Size: 1-1/8" x 2-3/4” / Compatible Router Guide: 5/8" Outside Diameter / Compatible Router Bit: 1/2" Hinge Mortising Bit