Step 5: Scribe the latch plate

Scribing the latch-plate
Photo: David Carmack
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Insert the latch assembly into the edge bore. Be sure that the latch's bevel faces toward the doorjamb.

Outline the rectangular latch plate onto the door edge with a utility knife, then remove the assembly.

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    included with lockset



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