Comments on: Dealmonger: DeWalt D180004 Door Lock Installation Kit

By: Ben H

Ben H — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:05:35 +0000

I’ve got a “irwin” version of this thing, the jig works great. The hole saws however are, em, not great….;)

By: BG

BG — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:40:16 +0000

Dan: Click through and look at the product page, it seems the hole saws are basically just in there as pictured here for storage. I had the same question as you when I first saw it.

By: jeff

jeff — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:26:02 +0000

yes the hole saw are backwards. look here:

http://www.dewalt.com//ProductImages/PC_Graphics/PHOTOS/DEWALT/ACCESSORIES/LARGE/1/D180004_A3.jpg

By: dcdude

dcdude — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:48:29 +0000

I wish it had a template for outlining the latch plate mortise. Not absolutley necessary, but nice to have.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:11:03 +0000

Er, are the hole saws in backwards, or do I not understand what is going on there?

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:53:55 +0000

I could have really used one of those jigs fred mentions when I worked making doors. I have used and designed a lot of homemade jigs but that looks like it would have saved me A LOT of time.

By: fred

fred — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:55 +0000

Here is what I wrote recently as part of my comments in response to the DealMonger item on E-Z Mark 4” Butt Gage:

While pre-hung doors are usually ordered pre-bored for locksets/passage sets - slab doors need more work. We like our lockset boring jig – made by Classic Engineering – which offers different options for different backsets and non-standard diameters. We also get a few clients who want to match (or use) old mortised-in locksets - so then out comes our Porter Cable 513 mortising machine.

Adding to my prior comments:
The type of jig pictured – may be better than some of those sold at HD and Lowes (e.g. the one made by Irwin – but for professional work more comprehensive jigs like the Classic Engineering:

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Engineering-10800-Boring-Jig/dp/B0000224L4

will do a good job and offer greater flexibility.

At the other end of the spectrum – a homeowner can make a decent jig out of scrap ¾ plywood – or better yet 5/4 maple stock – formed into an “L-Shaped” jig – with a good 90 degree corner – and cross-bored for the 2 holes (typically 1-inch for the door edge and 2-1/8 inch for the door face)