Fitting a door latch, my new idea for a jig, what do you think???

[@0skar9193]

Fantastic idea. Couple of things... agree with Hugh's comment about the perspex. Also maybe look at steel/metal liners for the handle pilot holes, over time I could imagine the holes become a bit worn.

[@paulradwell9719]

My thoughts too!

[@petelowe74]

My thoughts exactly, metal inserts will keep the accuracy… forever accurate?! 😄 Great idea though, like the hinge jig. If it’s a similar price, it will soon pay for itself.

[@davidgore8046]

Definitely metal

[@barrybeadle5042]

It's about time something like this is on the market, look forward to having one

[@stuartrowe3006]

I agree with the comment of having metal for the guide holes as they will wear out. I have used a piece of MDF for my version of your jig for my doors and it did start to become slack. One other thing I did for my version of your jig was to also have guide holes for the through screw/bolt a lot of handles have these days, where there are two screw/bolts that run from one side of the door to the other when attaching the handle. That saved a lot of time as well and virtualy gauranteed a perfect fit every time

[@richardwaller9922]

A well thought out, precision jig that would be invaluable in anyone's tool box. I shall be investing in one. Thanks for sharing your skills with an amateur like me.

[@adamgriffin7176]

Class idea

[@daveoconnor5084]

Sign me up. I like this idea a lot. I'm only a diyer but this would be good for taking a lot of the professional "skill" out of it. Could you make the perspex insert magnetic. It would hold it in place and a small metal washer could be put on the side of the jig so the perspex insert could be kept with the jig when not required. Great idea helping us less skilled diyers do a good job.

[@BuildingblueprintsUkltd]

Great idea.. I will look out for it once it becomes available

[@toml3285]

It's a great idea. I'd have some hardened steel guides for the pilot holes so they last

[@garyk559]

I would definitely buy one of these. As said in some of the comments I would maybe look at changing some of the holes to steel to stop them wearing away after a while but its a great idea. Well done Robin, another great product that takes a lot of hassle and time out of what can be a simple job now.

[@KEVINNAIRN-ye9bk]

it could be made from cast aluminium

[@Retro-cabin]

Back When I was a bench hand joiner if I had a big office door set job I would make all my own jigs out of compact laminate 12mm by hand, for use with either a router or a trimmer. We used to make jigs for everything, saves a lot of time. Young ones in bench shops now with cnc’s have it easy.

[@steffandevine]

Love this, just got the hinge jig and am really pleased with it.

[@johnr1943]

Sound that robin people will buy that all day mate nice easy too use kit just what we need

[@dilligaf2386]

Sooo much quicker with jigs. I made all my jigs from mdf 20 years ago love them.

[@jaylockwood3408]

I’d love one of these

[@tonyrowett212]

Brilliant idea I’ve your hinge jig and it’s made my life hanging Oak door s so much easier , quicker and to top it off they look fab so a latch jig would finish the job perfectly only thing s I could add would be like others have said some kind of bush’s for the drilling holes to stop wear.

[@davidtaylor7119]

Interested robin. Another simple but time saving product

[@williamhall8460]

Good idea, I have made similar things myself but always skipped them and gone back to traditional method using a router freehand. This doesn’t save time in my opinion so yet another piece of kit on the van.

[@ballyboneman]

Great idea. You might want to think about having the little perspex piece integrated so that you can slide it up out of the way rather than having to take it out. I'd imagine that would be a piece that would be easily lost or stood on and damaged. Good luck 👍

[@barrieheard9426]

Have it slide down not up. As it might keep falling down when you dont want it to.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Or a place to store it on the jig

[@frankiepitt9135]

I think you should have a go at that, good idea.

[@iangough7659]

Another RC jig to add to my bucket list . Top notch bit of engineering

[@kevingriffin2846]

Robin you could put holes for through bolt on handles aswell

[@carnivorehardcore]

Great , I'll have one when they are available.

[@philsims6607]

Great video as usual and brilliant idea, totally agree with Hugh and Lester about the holes and especially the plastic piece as you could loose it. Maybe do a deal on purchasing all 3 jigs.

[@ukconstruction]

No worries Phil!!

[@philsims6607]

Hi Robin, You have a cool logo How about getting it made as a badge that can be mounted on the jigs lifting the branding up! Little make it pop, less Aldi more M&S " It's not just a jig it's a Robin Clevett jig"

[@jamiesteel4655]

100% I would be all over this. The hinge jig you designed is an absolute game changer 👍

[@patrykgadomski4951]

Everyone, this man is an absolute legend !

[@ukconstruction]

Your kind bro!! Thank you 😊

[@sohaibghauri1056]

I would definitely buy this. I got load of door to install coming up soon and this will save me so much time

[@MrAidanfleming]

Wish these were available by now 😢 might make my own for time being!!

[@shamailsyed439]

already enjoying work with your hinge jig, looking forward to get this too once its out

[@fishing365]

Good idea. Nothing we all haven’t been using in one way or another. We used to get supplied jigs for different sorts of jobs and the company who made them used a hard plastic, which was hard wearing. I think they used a material call ertalyte or something similar. They last years.

[@tonybendell6926]

Great idea Robin. I'll definitely be up for buying one, once available.

[@davidguest6004]

Hi Robin. Watched you for sometime. Self employed Carpenter builder of 40 years.. I'm a big fan of jigs, especially when you have multiple jobs of the same...main reason we make jigs 😀 loving the door latch jig. I would suggest nothing on the latch jig..seems OK to me.. I would suggest making a 3" and 4" hinge jig to compliment the latch jig. May sell better also. Great simple and as you say, makes the job neat and professional of which we all want to do. Let me know if want me to try any out for you, gladly help. 😉

[@ukconstruction]

Nice one David

[@simonhollingsworth2887]

Great Robin but i have been doing this for years ,just make your own .but a great idea for those less talented joiners .keep up the good work.

[@philbrandon0532]

There is a Ryobi door latch jig, plate jig with chisel out on the market including the latch strike marker... Hardened plastic frame with metal strike or chisel. Trend corner chisel is top for getting square corners. I have both and use them as well as the Souber morticer for deadlocks or sash locks. Hinge jig by trend is my universal use on all doors and jambs.

[@jcprojects6562]

Amazing idea robin, please go for it!!!!

[@jeromeshanahan6659]

Love your jig, look forward to seeing it on the shelves.

[@andrewfraser7351]

I’ll be buying one for sure. Appreciate the effort you put into making our lives easier.

[@larrycorrigan4208]

Yes please sooner the better 👍

[@craigpeel5995]

Yes mate, good tool

[@jakecoysh1032]

I’d buy one, brilliant idea

[@Andy-ow2cx]

That's a fantastic idea Robin 💡 👏 👌 👍

[@davidgore8046]

Definitely would buy one love watching your videos

[@patrykgadomski4951]

A jig for the striker plate would be good

[@fardastevie2827]

i want one ASAP with me its about the neatness inm sold on your concept robin

[@robertparsons8849]

I like the look of that Robin I'll have one. I have the trend jig but it's more faff.

[@richardbartlett8871]

Some amazing ingenuity there Robin absolutely love it

[@adamfinch6400]

Yes Yes Yes. I bought your Hinge Jig and absolutely love it. I would 100% buy this too.

[@ukconstruction]

Thank you Adam!!!!

[@2am33rzm]

Great idea defo will take off,

[@gavinrackett3707]

Simple but brilliant 😊

[@martinfinn3405]

Great video as always, loving your eye for detail and your ability to share ideas. I have been watching your videos for years and being a Chippy myself I love to see someone with the same passion and love for what they do. With this jig can the support piece of MDF on the door have a 2 degree angle. This will allow for the 2 degree leading edge on the door so the face piece is flat to the door edge. With the perspex you could cut a slot in the centre of the face piece and slide it into position for pre drilling. Then slide it back for routering. This could be left in the jig then all the time.

[@jimmywalker6432]

I need one of those ASAP. Got several doors to do!

[@lestercranmer2631]

yes looks good, maybe steel or aluminium inserts to stop hole getting bigger or supply drill bit with short flutes, also would be nice to see a jig with through bolt holes, as a DIYer I find it hard to get them lined up.

[@jlewis1688]

Good idea to buy the drill bits to!!!!!

[@vincentsaward2678]

Great stuff, a must for certain this jig

[@benhewitt6443]

Excellent Idea

[@richarddalton7085]

Yep it’s a goer for me. The hinge jig is a great addition to my arsenal so this would help make the whole process quicker 👌🏼

[@laurencefalconer5242]

As a DIY'er only I love this. Price point important as it would be an occasional tool only but good work.👍

[@martynheath7996]

Great idea Robin do let me know when the latch jig is available please!

[@ukconstruction]

Will do!

[@paullee7508]

Can't wait for this.... I've already got the hinge jig

[@ukconstruction]

Thank you Paul!!

[@mcallister8893]

As a user of your hinge jig I want one now lol 😆

[@Mrleolion32]

That is an excellent idea. I would defo buy one as I did with the hinge jigs.

[@jamienice6415]

Great idea - looking forward to ordering one

[@paulyoull5472]

Hi Robin , I had eight oak doors to do last week and a guy called Phil edwards has devised a very similar product. I made one myself and the results were fantastic. Great time saver.

[@dalefurley]

Great jig

[@shaunhennessy603]

Great for the latch plate but I find the hardest part is drilling the latch hole.... Ie keeping it square! Especially on a deep latch or thin door!

[@scottnever8732]

Another great idea Robin, still waiting on your metric roofing square. loving you videos

[@Roo2398]

Will be getting one of these..

[@gmcallsuk]

I would definitely buy one if they are available. I sometimes put off doing this job, but 35 mm internal doors would be a breeze with this jig.

[@lukebarnes6933]

I’d love one hopefully soon!

[@aidanlynch2807]

Brilliant idea Robin! I’m definitely going to get one once available, love the channel and all your videos a true inspiration for a young carpenter like myself🔨

[@mrsbradpittiful]

Looks like another great bit of kit rob.

[@davidmyers8775]

Looks great and will defo be having one. I’m still waiting on the simplified roofing square to make an appearance. Sorry I ask every time I comment on your videos.

[@mihhan9760]

Always top job quality

[@dimkish1]

Excellent jig! Thanks for sharing!

[@badgerhylands4013]

That's a sweet job

[@michaelhewlett4401]

Looks good

[@mikehunt4375]

I bought the sauber mortiser after watching one of your videos

[@petelowe74]

Great idea, I’ll definitely be getting one. Your hinge jig has saved me so much time, easily paid for itself. Like others have commented, an insert would save the pilot hole from wearing over a time when drilling but you’d still get a level of accuracy. With or without, I’m still buying one 👍

[@alecmartin8324]

Here’s my money, 💷💷 I use a trend jig and it’s so much faffing! One for a common size bathroom lock would be good as well! Great idea Robin 👍🏻

[@ukconstruction]

Thank you Alec! We have plans for a bathroom lock and mortice lock!!

[@alecmartin8324]

@@ukconstruction I’ve been a self employed carpenter for 12 years and your videos are so good, everyday is a school day when I watch your videos! I’d work for you for free because what I’d learn from your knowledge would be priceless, top bloke, top Carpenter, much respect pal 👍🏻

[@thomascallaghan7503]

Definitely handy. Hurry up. I’ll have hinge jig and one of them. You never said what router bit your using it’s obviously a flush trimming but with bearing on the top.

[@chrismitchell8645]

I've been waiting for this Robin ever since I bought your hinge jigs. I made my own but it was rubbish 🤣. So yes you manufacturer it and I will definitely buy it. Thank you very much for all your videos they are a great source of wisdom. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Chris!!!!

[@simontaylor2335]

Great jig got the hinge jigs it would finish my kit tidy

[@TheSudsy]

About two years too late. Did 12 Oak doors in lockdown, and would have loved this. Made my own but it wasn't as all singing, just for the latch plate and centre bore. Great if you do plenty of doors. The doors I did will outlive me likely :)

[@lover95858]

Good jig

[@6shaneyG9]

Routering doors is a cleaner, neater and more accurate way to hang doors. I have both hinge jigs and they are fantastic unless you need to router hinge pockets in a lining with architraves already fitted. Personally hate fitting latches so I'm looking forward to trying this out.

[@robertparsons8849]

I made a very simple jig that works with the architraves on and have a plan for door stops too. Send e mail I'll send you a pic you can make it up in no time with a few MDF scraps.

[@stevew1960]

Great idea Robin, last year I fitted nine doors in our extension (using your hinge jig!) and made a jig for the latch plate myself. Nothing like the precision of CNC though, and the backset markers on the side are the icing on the cake. Count me in!

[@ukconstruction]

Thank you Steve!

[@zaccohen8144]

I would buy one I have both your hinge jigs and there great the only thing I would like is somewhere to store the acrylic piece when not needed as I would probably loose it

[@oktfg]

Perfect if you added slots top and bottom for radius latches to both door sizes. One stop go to solution.

[@AndrewBrown-q2j]

Well interested in this jig

[@mohammedshah1015]

Definitely interested. Please let us know when this available.

[@UpUplifted]

I always run a 24mm spade, that way you never get any over drill on the face of the latch. Would have like to see what router bit your using as in with collet guide or ball bearing guide or just running free. If you run a 5mm bit most the time you don't need the chisel to clean the corners just slots in.. Thanks for video always looking out for jigs and better ways with door installs..

[@brandonwoods880]

Please do this robin! I’d definitely look into buying once released

[@jimsy1012]

It's absolutely brilliant... let me know how I get one.

[@peterprice8393]

Looks to be super quick and accurate Robin would love to have one in my tool kit for sure

[@suzuikis]

Great jig! I make my own from scrap laying on site takes only 10 min 👀

[@philiptaylor4794]

I obviously missed a trick here , was using ply templates for second fix price work , ie hinge & latch face plates back in the seventies 😩😩

[@JamesWarren-c1t]

Any idea when this jig is going to be available.

[@TommillsTommills]

Great idea

[@n5kje]

Hi mate I'm after the latch jig Cheers

[@blowduke]

Handy for them doors they are so weak near the edges ..👍

[@eifionjones7706]

Looking good

[@cameronloggenberg937]

Definitely interested.

[@revkev416]

Great jig Robin. Let us know when ready please