[Craftmark]

I do bore from both sides, I just let the mandrel bit mark the second side. Fostner bit, mark and bore from both sides.

The Templaco is a very nice kit. The only thing I don't like about it is how the strike/bolt templates attach. Leaves 2 holes to deal with. I've made copies of the bolt templates, but they are held on with clamps.

Tom

The holes those pins leave are insignificant. Even on stain grade work. Just a little filler and you will not ever notice them. It's the same way Templaco or PC hinge mortise templates attach, no worries. :no:

 

[I Mester]

You get what you pay for, I own one of these kits.

http://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-138-INSTL-KIT-Professional/dp/B0002YUPPO

I have the over 20 yr old version of that one. in a red case. looks a little different. spent 250 bux back then. and well worth it. paid itself off many times over since.

 

[tjbnwi]

The holes those pins leave are insignificant. Even on stain grade work. Just a little filler and you will not ever notice them. It's the same way Templaco or PC hinge mortise templates attach, no worries. :no:

I actually find them more annoying on pre-painted, especially light colors.

On pre-stained/finished, they are easy to deal with.

Tom

 

[Tom M]

Mine is a red case as well. I remember doing a job for a woman and her husband had passed a year prior. He was in the trades and she was selling all quality tools for peanuts. This was one of them.

 

[91782]

I've owned several over the years - the kwikset is not the best, but still affordable.

Just changing from el-cheapo hole saws and spade bits to Forstner & spiral bits will improve your finished product - even with the plastic jigs.

This one one is pricey but works too` (Pro-Lok Injig) :

 

[detroit687]

I could be wrong but my kwikset is the only one ive ever seen with a 5" backset allthough ive only installed 2 locks with a 5" back sets thus far.

For me its just not worth buying a mortising machine for mortise body lock sets most door manufactures prep for 86ed so the occasional slab its better to do by hand

This cyl lock boring jig im sure is the same for most carpenters its better to do with out

although i cant live with out my pc porta-plane

 

[Doctor Handyman]

I bought this Templaco about 8 years ago. Surprised to see it is now $399 retail! I paid $280 new. Has more than paid for itself. Great simple design. Only have to sharpen the bit occasionally.

http://www.templaco.com/html/product.asp?id=225&mode=Bore+Master+Kits

I also use the Templaco router templates. Adds enough precision, speeds up the installation and is consistent.

The only time I found a boring jig worthless was for this 18" funky backset.

 

[91782]

I bought this Templaco about 8 years ago. Surprised to see it is now $399 retail! I paid $280 new. Has more than paid for itself. Great simple design. Only have to sharpen the bit occasionally.

The only time I found a boring jig worthless was for this 18" funky backset.

OK, I'll bite - so how'd you do it - the 18" puppy I mean....

 

[Snobnd]

I have used this one for over 25+ years without a problem.

 

[tonylumps]

I have used this one for over 25+ years without a problem.

I still have it I think it was a little over 100.00 when I bought it about 30 years ago.Have not used 5" set back yet. The case did not last to long So collected all of the door install tools into a metal tool box

 

[Doctor Handyman]

OK, I'll bite - so how'd you do it - the 18" puppy I mean....

It was part of an existing installation in a 1952, "modern" 36" front door. New HO wanted to update. I sold her on the fact that not only does having the lockset in the center of the door look odd, it also prevents a person from having any leverage in opening/closing the door. Each mechanical extension added resistance and a potential point of failure in the future. She agreed and I installed a standard 2-3/4 using the plug I cut out as a filler in the old hole. Putty, paint, done.

My solution was to not do it, but if I had to... drilling out the 1" latch with a 6" bit plus 12" extension and a square/level against the drill is probably how I would have done it.

Noteworthy is the fact that it is doable and was functional for 60 years. I have to respect the master craftsman that installed it back then without the fancy jigs we have today.

 

[Motor]

Dewalt door "junk" jig

I'm hoping some of you finish guys can help me out on this one

I'm looking for a door lock installation kit similar to this

The one pictured above doesn't seem to get great reviews, but it also seemed like some people didn't know how to use it (like drilling the big hole before the small one etc)

The descriptions of them are also very unclear as to whether or not they'll work on deadbolts?

I've looked and looked for 3 things and can't seem to find them

1. descent quality kit
2. $50 and under (maybe more if it was worth it)
3. Works on deadbolts and knob locks

Lots of Dewalt stuff is really good; however, this door jig is junk. Put the $50-bucks towards a good one. I bought the Dewalt and found that the holes are inaccurate. And yes, I'm using it "right." It's just not a quality product. Right from the beginning I noticed the hole placement is inaccurate and I have to drill the 1-inch hole by marking it out with a tape measure and pencil. I've done about a dozen doors and the tabs that tighten against the door skin are missing. Now I'm buying a Kwikset and I will have a tool for life.

 

[Inner10]

Classic Engineering, last kit you will ever buy.

I've left my kit at home and bought the Irwin for 20 bucks and it got the job done, but it's a throw-away kit.

You can even get one for 5$

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=70568&cat=1,180,42311

 

[tdmopar59]

i hate when I stumble into these random threads and now all of a sudden I gotta go spend 400 bucks on another tool... :laughing::laughing:


Oh well, this is something I will get my money out of. I have never even seen such nice kits. The time I'll save and the fact I'll never need another again is worth it to me. Now I just gotta decide which kit templaco or classic engineering :thumbsup:

 

[Calidecks]

I have this templaco set, and it has served me well.

 

[griz]

i hate when I stumble into these random threads and now all of a sudden I gotta go spend 400 bucks on another tool... :laughing::laughing:


Oh well, this is something I will get my money out of. I have never even seen such nice kits. The time I'll save and the fact I'll never need another again is worth it to me. Now I just gotta decide which kit templaco or classic engineering :thumbsup:

I have one of each. They are both great jigs and worth the money.

 

[tomhank]

I have a Dewalt door lock installation kit, this made my deadbolt installation so easy. The bits fit my drill perfectly and they cut thru my hard wood door with ease. High quality product.