How to install a new slab door in an existing frame

[@takismantas1159]

The first part of the video where you transfer the hinges was great. However the second part where shows the installation of the latch was taken from a distance and I think will leave some questions to people who doing it for the first time. The two important pieces missing from the lock installation are: 1. Determining the position of boring the hole on the slab for the lock. This is determined from the position of the strike on the door frame. 2. The door should be routed to accommodate the door latch sitting flush in the door. It’s not shown in the video and I believe it was not mentioned either.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I did a quick description of how the door knob jig worked at about 7:43, here I described how the tab on the jig fit into the strike plate to determine the position of the door knob. It was tight quarters in that area, so filming was difficult. The door can be routed on the edge to fit a plate for the latch, but it isn't necessary. When you buy any door knob kit, they usually come with a plate attached to the latch part. This can be removed (follow the instructions included in the kit), and a small round piece (included) can be attached to the latch. This way there is no routing on the door for the latch as the small round part fits into the hole that was drilled on the edge using the door knob jig (just hammer it in so it is nice and solid). You can see it at about 11:12. If you were just replacing the knob on an existing door, and the edge of the door had been routed, you can use the plate, or if not, you can use the round piece.

[@relaxedrepairsgarage7769]

Could you provide the part number and seller of the Ryobi product you used to locate the door know assembly to correctly fit the existing striker in the frame please? Thank you for great video!

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Here is a link for the door knob jig (in Canada), just in case it doesn't come through, it is Ryobi model #A99DLK4. www.homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-wood-metal-door-lock-installation-kit/1000162524

[@relaxedrepairsgarage7769]

Thank you for information, and thanks again for taking the time to make a very informative video.

[@blueplasma5589]

Hi, Are you using the square corner side because your hinges have the square corners?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Yes. The square corner combined with the router wheel gives the small radius hinge cut. If I flipped it around and used the curved part of the jig with the router bit, I would get the large radius hinge corner. Usually hinges are labeled in their packaging with large or small radius corners.