Fitting the Perfect Lock Every Time - Capel #22

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

There's something intensely satisfying about watching Robin work.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Robin, I started out as a house-basher immediately I qualified as a carpenter & joiner. Covered everything traditional for many years but then an uncle got me started on the shuttering - better money! Anyhow, I've been at it 32 years but shuttering is too hard nowadays, so I'm back to my origins! Been watching you to re-learn my trade! Got a Mafell tracksaw, trend router jigs etc and a stable of brushless cordless's! You've been a big help re-finding my roots! Thank you!

[@MrSmid888]

Roger gets the most out of Robin by asking the right questions. I’ve not got a trade but I was a semi skilled labourer for 15yrs and I worked around all trades and guys new and old. How did I learn things and pick up tricks and clever ways of making things easier? Questions. Still to this day I ask any amount of questions if I see something new. Picking someone’s brains as they say. Brilliant and costs nothing, free knowledge . I’ve gone down the maintenance man route since, turn my hand to anything. As an old joiner once said to me “Nothings impossible it just takes longer”. ✌🏻

[@SkillBuilder]

Thank you Mr Smith. It is amazing how many builders are afraid to ask other tradesemen why they are doing something a certain way, they think it comes across as nosy but, like you say it costs nothing and everything you learn comes in handy.

[@Daniells1982]

I think it depends on how you ask. If you are genuinely interested and have a good attitude people tend to be more inclined to share. If they feel like it's an interrogation I think they're waiting for you to say you're doing it wrong or there's a better way. I always try to ask questions just for my own understanding and everyday is a school day.

[@theweirdthewonderfulandram3459]

Robin reminds me of a guy I used to work with , patient works to a 100% quality workmanship every time no matter what the job , course I listened to everything he did and I adapted that attitude, shame most tradesman don’t pass on skills or want to teach the ones who want to learn, but great videos some great tradesman on this channel 👏

[@kevindesilva8030]

Its a difficult one , as many of the excellent craftsmen I have worked with could not teach their way out of a paper bag .

[@derekskinner6255]

I'm not a carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, but I find these videos so useful in my attempt to learn a bit along the way. Your attention to detail is inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@jakestanton1350]

Robin “I’ve made a jig for it” Clevett

[@kuk3411]

Definitely

[@brianwood5220]

Robin. I would be so excited to live in a house like yours. I don't know how you've kept your patience and not rushed. Your family must be so proud of you and your skills. I wish you all well for your future in this wonderful home. Stay safe and God bless.

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Brian, and I do feel excited being here thanks for your kind words..

[@RonnyOlufsen]

I really enjoy watching you two chatting along while working on these kinds of projects. and I learn stuff too :)

[@SkillBuilder]

Glad you enjoy it! Some people find it intrusive.

[@mantaz40]

Skill Builder not at all!

[@brucelangridge6302]

It;s the crack while you are working. That's why I still go to work even though past retiring age. I have only been watching you two since lockdown and enjoy every minute. Thanks

[@robwilkie1]

Love watching jobs done properly - great seeing a real craftsman at work. Bet Robin and Roger are never short of work!

[@maxcedders]

First time I have come across your videos and have to say they are truly excellent. Having watched this video I now have the confidence to try fitting some locks using this jig.

[@RafaelGarcia-fz4xs]

Every second of each video is a valuable second. Thank you for your great contribution to the construction community.

[@ukconstruction]

You are welcome Rafael

[@step0601]

A perfect demonstration of the challenges of hanging and furnishing modern hardwood doors. All the gear if its wood veneer.

[@arfonia]

Been using mine for years and years now perfect every time. It’s a great tool it’s been around for years, I’m shocked that a lot more people are not using them. Maybe it needed someone like you to advertise it for them.

[@Chris-uu6dg]

Do the bits stay sharp long? Thanks.

[@scottstewart6624]

Ah, that’s great. I’ve seen those jigs in tool catalogues for years, never needed one but always wanted to see one in action. Love the no mark out jigs too!

[@Oli_Hudson]

What a perfectionist! There's no other way. Have you still got a video coming on the painting of the walls - weren't they going to be sprayed? Cheers

[@marcosdomingues2308]

my friend, you're amazing, i'm a carpenter for 30 years i love what i do and i'm always learning from your videos, thanks for the videos

[@martindorrance8133]

Roger read my mind regarding packing the jig on one side. I’m relieved that the room is a laundry after noticing the surface mounted piping. Thanks for another great video.

[@SkillBuilder]

That pipework will be behind the utility sink. We just heard from Souber on our Facebook page and they have wider rods for the linings and also an offset option for the keep so they have it all covered.

[@WombleUK]

Very informative videos you guys do. Just an FYI you can fit the DBB Morticer to door linings (before architraves are fitted) with the Offset Housing Kit attachment generally around £30.00 Make fitting dead locks & sash lock keeps so much easier, especially the big chunky ones with the metal housing fixed to the plate.

[@davidbelfast15]

Thank you for explaining this. very helpful. Getting square and true holes throughout the mdf material. I bought brass tubing inserts from Amazon, very inexpensive, and inserted them into a jig.

[@shrimpercj]

Great Job Robin, my DBB Souber cutter is the first thing i put in the van, I use the Plunge cutter for latchs, perfect fit

[@charlesdeakins2546]

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos Robin, I have been fitting some replacement oak doors and found your tips including this one invaluable,

[@markjons5886]

Man you make things look easy . A quality tradesman.nice to watch gives me confidence to have a go and take it easy no rushing about and fit my new doors Thank you

[@anthonyellis5517]

Thank you Robin! I’ve had loads of those doors and handles to fit recently, great tip using those jugs! I will be adapting this thank you again and keep those quality vids coming.

[@michaelplays2449]

Brilliant video lads, Robin is a joy to watch fantastic tradesman

[@jordanatkinson7167]

Recently bought the trend jig myself. I’d like to give the souber one a go. Only downside with the trend all the templates are set and can’t be changed, with the souber jig you can adjust to your liking. Not a fan off corded drill but I suppose that’s what you need. Great work like always Robin. 👍🏽

[@planespeaking]

with the jig 2 Souber morticer you can do hinges too and offset locks. The only thing I was concerned about is tearout as a router spins a lot faster than a drill, corded or otherwise.

[@shaunglendinning]

Well done all round! Great video and excellent workmanship. Cheers.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Three things 1. Robin’s face was a picture when talking about his new ‘handy man’ drill. 😂 2. Roger, I would not have wanted to paint those doors either. Lovely oak. But understand why Robin wanted to 3. Lovely job!

[@jimcowan6472]

Your house is looking amazing Robin. The doors are gorgeous. Remind me of something set designer Lawrence G. Paull would create (Bladerunner) The light oak looks great against that wall colour (FB Stoney ground?) Great vid chaps. I was thinking of the risk of wonky pilots on the jig too - thanks for pointing that out Roger. Brilliant. All the best.

[@owa001]

Robin is an absolute Sensei.... He makes it look so easy.... I love his patience

[@fredjohnson4772]

"2 pumps, and a squirt" hahahahahahahahahah Beautiful workmanship, from start to finish.. You really are a Master Craftsmen...

[@pauls826]

This guy knows his stuff quality workmanship

[@matt-eq6ms]

Love the jig for the handle through bolts as they can be tricky if only slightly drilled different from either side.

[@firesurfer]

Most door hardware comes with a paper template (or one that you can download). I make copies on a scanner then paste it onto MDF with spray contact cement. Follow directions on can for a light tack. Repeat as necessary for different hardware. It only takes a few minutes and prevents silly mistakes. I bought that Souber jig last year. Wonderful jig for cheap. It only cost me under $40 US. Most of the others were hundreds of dollars.

[@jamessullivan9992]

I like those lock sets ,they take a smaller hole in the door than the junk we use here in the U.S.

[@bocty1]

I learnt a lot with this one, thanks, I loved you asked about the packer whilst I was saying it to go off centre

[@rhodritaylor7254]

I bought one of those souber kits last year when I had 30 concealed closers to put into hardwood doors. Great if you've got loads to. Not worth the setting up for one lock though. Still a great bit of kit.

[@williamwallace2608]

Proper lockdown haircut that Robin XD lovely stuff

[@SkillBuilder]

This was filmed before Covid 19 we were still working on the 18th edition.

[@KevinGarcia-yp5rk]

Can’t beat the sober jig, I have two of them along with all the additional accessories.

[@NigelTolley]

It's not actually that brilliant. There are better. But it is good. Plus, his name is Paul, not Peter!

[@jimcraiggeezer]

@@NigelTolley can you please give an example of the better jig?

[@Tom-hl7wc]

jim craig ctsironmongery.co.uk/product/virutex-fc116u-lock-morticer/

[@dalemoore11]

I've used once before find it far faster with just a drill, nice mdf jig for handle bolts 👍

[@memezilla4370]

@@Tom-hl7wc 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 £1200 you having a laugh

[@raymondpiper8294]

Hi Robin ...ive gone completely cordless and got rid of sll my corded drills etc ...now seeing this jig i looked at all my cordless drills including sds and your right not enough rpms . Then i looked at my cordless angle grinder and they are on average 5000rpms some are 7 or nine ... you can also buy a attachment for drill bits . Infact there are a multitude of atatchments you can get for grinders. If i am right i would get that jig looks much simpler than my trend morticing jig. Just a thought ...whats your thoughts on this as it means i can use your bit of kit cordless .By the way i have been a c/ joiner for the last 47yrs ...and i still often go back to the drawing board .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@craigsadler8794]

Excellent video, thank you from a fellow Joiner (as we'd say more up north)

[@phillipkelly233]

Robin.... When you set the depth of the latch, push the stop to the face plate. I've been using these jigs for years. Good bits of kit. Especially as when you get to our age, the eyes ain't as good. 👍

[@timjones3427]

I have exactly the same tool but by Hafele, excellent for hanging commercial doors with commercial hardware. Highly recommend it.

[@SkillBuilder]

We will look at that one.

[@JaffaSumo]

The DBB morticer is brilliant

[@massshah]

you guys are amazing i come from Canada installations is totally different in UK good job guys thanks

[@antony28hort]

Thanks for the jig tip for marking the through bolts on the handles, that'll make me quicker and more accurate when I'm finalsing on site, why didn't I think of that.🤔

[@davidprice9265]

doors look bang on fair play , nothing worse than the doors being in twist , do you use a plumb bob /string to bone in your double frames cross over method ?

[@stuartcairnie9985]

Great work, you should be very proud.

[@tilerman]

Iv'e used those Souber jigs and they really are very good once you get used to them. And as Robin said, cordless drills are just not up to the job and i to went out and brought a cheap as chips 240v drill to do the job. I actually find myself using that cheap drill quite a lot as they do spin so much faster. Oh, and if you do wear gloves when using a drill make sure they are in good nick with no frayed material hanging off.

[@vfswan54]

Master Craftsman at work...respect 👏👏👏

[@seanolaoire7781]

Two pumps and a squirt 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 hilarious guys... But in all seriousness Robin is a true master of his trade 👌

[@grahamsilverson3052]

Lovely work! I’m curious though, couldn’t you use the palm router onto the end of that instead of the drill?

[@cb5487]

Really love the sauber jig I use my dewalt 996 cordless with the 54v 9ah battery works great. Nice video

[@andrewwilson3663]

You've got the makings of a good wood stack there! Interesting comment about the pillar drill. Ever thought about having a workshop down there in the woods?

[@MsElijah16]

Andrew Wilson yeah I was thinking a garage/van tour would be cool but maybe he doesn't wana let potential thieves know what he has...

[@jimbennett3782]

Got a Souber jig. I use it with a cheap mains drill. It's a useful tool, saves time. I've had mine a while now and it seems to have developed a bit of play in the shaft, so that would be my main criticism..

[@PeterDrysdaleGeek]

The bearing wears, that's just the way they work. They sell a new housing kit to allow you to replace them.

[@vovkdavies]

That's what my missus says " all that set up for 2 seconds "

[@TuftyPatrol]

I do love a jig ❤️ …. But that door clamp is another level 😍….. souber’s are great, had mine years 👍… great vid as usual

[@waynekelly6813]

I have the same one but there is a slight wobble with it to be aware of, lovely to work with overall and v fast but that wobble can wreck the finish, the wobble is when you move vertically which taints the finish of the face plates direct side line, with that said il still use mine tomorrow as I've learned to work with it and its still better than my usual method

[@userofyt6243]

Love to see the final finish

[@robthesamplist]

That tool is awesome Robin, fitting latches is always a ball ache.

[@zedman442]

That sober jig looks the bees knees. Easy to use too it seems. Great job Robin.

[@tilerman]

I got one a while back and at first a bit fiddly to get used to but when you do get used to it, a fantastic piece of kit.

[@jimcraiggeezer]

Nice work.. The souber tool is great.. Reasonable price too.. Definitely on the list.

[@0000kris0000]

I’m pleased it’s not just me that has a ridiculous amount of gear out just for latches and handles and ends up with it all in my own way lol.

[@LM88GH]

Hi robin What size are your skirtings and architraves and what wood is it, looks like mdf. Are you using a ball nose with square back on the door side for your door stops too ?

[@Dmrdecs]

I use a Bosch 32v drill with the souber and have had no issues re speed. Just got to take your time.

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

I love the way he looked at that drill like “wtf is this shite” 🤣

[@my520graj]

I use this jig with 16mm auger bit to install mortice locks.

[@xrayhead]

Very cool and a good idea with the jig!!

[@marcmcgettigan3580]

Great jig. I alway use it even for just one lock. A few minutes sets it up and the mortice and plate is neat every time. Great video I don’t see many people using this jig on site though. (Ireland)

[@stephenmurray4916]

I use the trend jig with a t11 router, although they say to have the router flat I have never had a problem using it with the doors in place. Well worth the investment.

[@Chris-uu6dg]

Which model trend jig are you referring to please? Thanks

[@stephenmurray4916]

@@Chris-uu6dg I pretty sure it is just called the trend lock jig. That is the one I use the most. I also have the trend long lock jig as the name suggests it is for longer locks.

[@Chris-uu6dg]

@@stephenmurray4916 Thanks mate!

[@bumnutz09]

I've fitted hunders of these handles. The bane of my life!

[@I-am-not-a-number]

Me too, getting the through screws to marry up is a nightmare. Where was that battle Robin?

[@pauldavies7251]

@@I-am-not-a-number it's easy, fit the handle into the lock with the handle facing down then pilot hole thru the screw holes, then put the handle on the correct way screws line up perfectly, this is such a long winded way of doing a simple job

[@darrenmarks8617]

Love watching your videos and on this particular subject I've made a few templates for various doors but I recently purchased a jigtech handle combination , got to say it's a game changer. Worth maybe doing a review of it. I timed handle latch and keep and it was 7 mins without really rushing. Really good quality gear but the options available wasn't many. Keep posting 😁

[@lewisbrown51]

Robin is a proper craftsman, not like the joiner that recently put doors in my house using only a combi drill, impact driver and a couple of screws... brilliant Robin!!!

[@planespeaking]

Nothing necessarily wrong with that, if you use the equipment properly.

[@lewisbrown51]

@@planespeaking fair enough... but this particular 'joiner' made a mess of it

[@steveonimac]

Always nice work but on that slave door I would used Taylor spindles 😊

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Extreme interesting. Thank you for teaching.

[@lockstocky2800]

I was wondering what leading edge you prefer for a 44 mm door with a 3 mm gap . 2 or 3 degrees ?

[@fireblaster9961]

I have the trend mortise jig I had it for years but now thinking I need to upgrade to this one. Robin is like the uk version of samurai carpenter

[@jimmyflynn5129]

Great video another master class from Robin. The door handle jig is a must for me now I like the simplicity of it and works every time. And Roger always knows the right question to ask. 👍

[@kendavies2016]

Do you have details of the handle jig?

[@adamandlorraine]

Wish I'd done a jig for the through bolts. Just spent ages trying to get them to 'mate' after I'd drill not accurately enough. Next time.

[@christophercrowle9753]

Also have the lock jig brilliant bits of kit and at a very good price.

[@jchopra]

Robin next time you come across a pair of rebated french doors would love to see a tutorial on fitting a rebate kit.

[@wmurphy1979]

Why don't you use the blackout backint for the latch plate. so you see the chip board or unremoved material in latching hole?

[@donaloconnor3352]

Would a cordless drill and spade bit work on an oak door like this one?

[@eaminslim52]

Could the tube mortice be done carefully with a wood drill bit and 3 vertical overlapping holes?

[@S.JCarpentry]

Dont know how ive only just seen this videos. I was wondering if its possible you cpuld get Robin to make a video on how he makes his most used jigs.

[@aliones]

2 pumps and a squirt😂😂 robin loves to " jig ".

[@Daniells1982]

I asked my missus...'have u been talking to Robin Clevitt lately'.

[@S7tronic]

Elephants breath, my Mrs & me are always slagging this one... i think that green wall is called 'crickets scrotum' in F&B parlance :)

[@MsElijah16]

Yeah it's a sub variant of dog cock

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I like the Dulux "Cornish Clay" Fabulous with a strong accent panel in an older building but really clean as is for new(er) place.

[@leegould620]

What about the 54mm hole they recommend you drilling ?

[@Samfarrelly]

Great video again👍

[@remco6007]

thanks just bought the jig 🙏🏿

[@SpNick3]

Robins attention to detail is 👌. love this guys work

[@ronaldmciver6138]

thanks very much for the vids really appreciate your efforts

[@gvine7691]

Great video as always how did you make the jig

[@stevehamlett1183]

Great vid Robin,as usual,please can you tell me why it’s called Capel build.Regards Steve

[@nickhickson8738]

He lives in or near Capel, Surrey near Horsham I believe.

[@sundayfooty]

So do you set up Souber 5mm allowance depth or height or mortise?

[@paulgilliland2992]

Robin will make an excellent instructor someday. So thorough , nothing left to chance . Please don’t paint those lovely white oak doors . Red oak no problem paint away.

[@markryan5016]

Hi Robin, I've bought one of those Souber jigs and I simply cannot get it to line up true with the door. As soon as I tighten clamps the whole thing goes out of true and cuts wonky. I've tried having clamps just nipped up or nice and tight, no luck. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Thanks Mark

[@covcarpenter9158]

Iv had one of those for a while now and i find it a bit annoying. It moves of the line you set it to when you tighten it. Also if you have no power its useless because no cordless drill spins fast enough. You need a corded pistol drill not an sds either. Its good if your on price which is why i bought it. The cutters dont last very long in hardwood lipping either. I just use it to chop out for the lock body and my trimmer for the face plate. Its the best tool for doing long perkos far better than a long auger

[@mattmaher4047]

Could you put a link up for them chisels you use please? They look awesome! Great vids btw. Every days a school day right! 👍👍

[@tseringdorjee3775]

I guess it’s Japanese chisel, n it’s very sharp n hardened steel. You can buy from this sites. www.rutlands.co.uk/pp+hand-tools-chisels-japanese-chisels+b04105

[@sadiporter2966]

Robin, i thought i'd let you know that the Metabo BE 18 LTX 6 cordless drill and the Metabo SB 18 LTX-3 BL Q I cordless combi drill can both drill well over 3000rpm. No cords needed although pressing down the right amount to get 3000rpm might take some practice.

[@ultimateadventuresblog6564]

the mortise jig i have, also has an arm that hooks on to the top of the door, so you set that too, and then you go from door to door and everyone is exactly the same height every time