If you follow the directions I gave about screwing the strike into place and tracing its outline with a razor knife, that will get you the same exact result if you're careful. Yes, a router is used in the factory to mill the hinge and strike locations. How do they get that nice factory rounded corner edge by the way? Is that done with a router? I tried *chiseling* that rounded corner under the strike plate before but it looks pretty horrible, haha. From your pics, this is not the case, so don't worry about it. If you have a good quality wood chisel, that will help with debris removal.ĭon't worry about filling in the void where the door latch sits, unless you have to move the latch plate so much that the screws fall into this void. You will need to carve out the jamb a little to recess the plate in the new location, simply run your screws snug to hold it in place, then run your razor knife around the edge that needs recessing, remove the plate, score your line to the necessary depth, then flat cut the debris out of the way. Another method is to drill the hole out to 1/4" and fill it with a dowel.ĭefinitely predrill the new hole, this will keep the screw from splitting the jamb or wandering from the center of where you want it. It should be dry enough within an hour or two to continue, or you can wait until the next day if that does not create problems. You don't have to wait for the glue to dry to drill the new hole locations, though it can be helpful. Once the hole is completely filled, cut them off flush with a razor knife. Fill the hole until you have to lightly tap the last toothpick or two into place. I find it easiest to simply break the toothpicks in half, since you only need about 3/4" of length to fill the hole completely. Yes, fill the existing screw holes with wooden toothpicks dipped in wood glue or even simple white glue to hold them in place. Moving the latch plate is not a big deal. Ooh, yeah, unfortunately, you can't just lower a strike plate, the whole house will need to be separated from the foundation and raised 3/16" or else everything will get thrown out of whack and that door will cease to function.
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