LOCK RECESS TEMPLATE - REF. TEMP/LR/A - intended use and safety instructions

Sep 16, 2026

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Lock Recess Template instructions for routing a lock mortise and face plate recess in a door using a plunge router. Covers required items, template components, intended use, and safety guidance. Provides step-by-step marking out for lock height and spindle/key positions, plus template setup with batten alignment and drilling guidance. Describes router setup, shallow mortise cleaning passes, fitting the correct mortise and face plate templates, and routing procedures for accurate depth control.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPaper Templates

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Lock Recess Template

Intended use

Safety

Items required

Marking out lock

Setting up of lock recess template

Setting up of router

To fit a lock

Routing the mortise

Routing face plate recess

LOCK RECESS TEMPLATE ■ Clear plastic. ■ Metal templates. ■ Six lock recess templates. ■ Three mortise templates. ■ Fully adjustable. Requires: For mortise: ■ 1/2” collet plunge router. ■ 12mm x 50mm straight cutter Ref. 3/73D or C200D. For face plate recess: As mortise or alternatively ■ 1/4” collet plunge router. ■ 12mm straight cutter Ref. 3/8L or C019A. ■ 30mm guide bush Ref. GB30*. ■ Softwood batten 44 x 34 x 450mm long PAR S/W. ■ Two clamps. Size: 320mm x 135mm x 8mm. *A Unibase may be required for certain makes and models of routers. Templates for use with any plungerouter to accurately fit 2, 3 and 5 lever sash and dead mortise locks. LOCK RECESS TEMPLATE REF. TEMP/LR/A Thank you for purchasing this Trend product which should give lasting performance if use in accordance with these instructions. Please read instructions carefully before use. The following symbols are used throughout these instructions. Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non-observance of the instructions. Refer to the instruction manual of your power tool. This unit must not be put into service until it has been established that the power tool to be connected to this unit is in compliance with 98/37/ec (identified by the CE marking on the power tool) . INTENDED USE The template is intended to be used with a plunge router with suitable router cutter fitted to make a lock mortise and face plate recess in a door. SAFETY Please read and understand the safety points at end of this instruction as well as the power tool instructions before use. ITEMS REQUIRED ■ No. 2 Pozi® screwdriver . ■ Wooden batten size 44mm wide x 34mm thick x 450mm long. ■ 30mm guide bush. ■ Plunge router. ■ 12mm diameter router cutter. ■ For face plate only-1/4" or 1/2" collet router with corresponding shank cutter can be used. ■ For mortise cutting-a 1/2" shank router and cutter must be used. ■ 2 x clamps. ■ A means to hold door on its edge. ■ Hand chisel or corner chisel. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS OPERATION Marking out Lock Although it is possible to recess the lock whilst the door has been hung in the frame or lining it is recommended that the lock recess is cut horizontally and held by a block, wedge or a clamping bench. ■ Measure the recommended height or position of door handle and mark with a pencil onto the door face whilst still in frame or lining (900-1000mm approx.) . ■ Transfer this mark (spindle position) on to door edge. ■ Position lock so that spindle of the lock is centredover the pencil line. ■ Mark the length of lock body and face plate on to the door edge. ■ Position lock on face of door and align with pencil marks on door edge, ensure face plate is flush to door edge and mark spindle and key hole positions. ■ Use a marking gauge to scribe the centre line of the door edge. ■ Ensure centre line is long enough to be seen through the lock recess template frame. ■ Mark a horizontal line across the edge of the door. This is the centre of your lock position. Setting up of Lock Recess Template Make a batten 44mm wide x 34mm thick x 450mm long. ■ Drill two 2mm diameter holes in the centre of the batten at 280mm centres. ■ Fix the batten to template frame slots using the pan head screws supplied and using a No. 2 Pozi® screwdriver. Do not tighten. ■ Line up centre of template frame to centre line on door. ■ Whilst holding the frame in position slide the batten so that it touches the edge of the door throughout its length. ■ Tighten up the pan head screws to secure the batten at this position. Double check that template is central and that the batten is positioned properly. Once the position is correct, using the two countersunk holes as a guide drill 2mm diameter holes into the batten. ■ Screw the two countersunk screws into the countersunk holes in the template frame to secure the batten properly. ■ Align the templat

FAQs

What is the intended use of the lock recess template?

It is intended for use with a plunge router to make a lock mortise and a face plate recess in a door.

What tools and sizes are required to route the mortise and face plate recess?

For mortise cutting, use a 1/2" shank router with a 12mm diameter cutter. For face plate recessing, a 1/4" or 1/2" collet router with a corresponding shank cutter can be used, plus a 30mm guide bush.

How should the lock position be marked before routing?

Measure the recommended handle height and mark the door face while the door is in frame or lining (about 900–1000mm). Transfer the spindle position to the door edge, align the lock, mark body and face plate lengths, and scribe the door edge center line for guidance through the template frame.

Sep 16, 2026

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