How to Install Privacy Pocket Door Hardware

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[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

No matter how many times I do it I’m always nervous cutting those out on door slabs .

[@Coachat]

Any idea how to reattach the the door plate if it’s been completely ripped away from the door and the screws have nothing to screw into?

[@conduit68]

I've been installing hardware for 25 years, and I and this is the first I've ever seen a router plane!!!!! Awesome! Thank you Brother! Shalom!

[@jonnya3425]

I don't know why anyone else bothers making videos with you around Spencer. Short, clear, to the point, clever and almost always with an approach that makes things worlds easier. Thanks.

[@thegreenhornets]

Good sir, your video saved my hairline. I had a real head scratcher going on trying to figure what was binding the locking mechanism. That hole was the perfect find in the nick of time. Great tip!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Glad I could help

[@markarita3]

That little plane is AWESOME! Didn't know they existed. Nice work - as usual.

[@tektonwooddesign3390]

Me and our other supervisors install these same pocket door hardware kits in all of our homes. We were just talking about finding something that can speed up the process. Yours was definitely quicker than using a knife and chisel. Great video!!

[@georgedavall9449]

Spencer’s craftsmanship and attention to detail is commendable! Love that router plane! Thanks! 👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸

[@bonniebarber6114]

You've just put another chisel on my wish list! Great content!

[@texasfossilguy]

same!

[@2chipped]

I have never installed a pocket door,but I can see so many uses for the router plane. Have seen them before,but never in use. During my first year (last year) installing custom cabinets that we also build which are 90% painted. I have a huge tip for touching up any paint,you can buy color matched caulk from a paint store . Perfectly matched in color and sheen for $20 per tube. This can save yourself time and money. Recently I had to install an 8ftx12 inch oak stained floating shelf ,into an double angled corner. Shelf was built 1 inch longer,with 2# 45° cuts. Unfortunately 1 side was 44°,and the other was 47 resulting in it being 1/8 short in the front after scribing it in. I cut a piece of drywall paper with wall paint on it,and had my paint store match it. Obviously its not a super high end job,but a color matched board stretcher was super nice to have. Thanks Spencer for another technique to add to my mental toolbox!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

That's handy. I have one of those caulk tube mixers that lets you mix paint in with your clear caulk. That works well for matching also.

[@matthwsplayground1600]

Great video. This is what the Internet should be for.

[@kenvanness2828]

For speed I use my Cordless dewalt circular saw to do the initial 2 cuts set at the proper depth, then switch to the jig saw to finish up the cut out. Thank you as always I found some useful tips and tricks to help me with the dreaded Pocket door Hardware. Hell just the dreaded POCKET DOOR.

[@km-qc3hq]

U rock. Super neat and meticulous. Wish you lived nearby so I could hire you!

[@MrTeff999]

This is exactly what I came here for. Thanks.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Glad I could help!

[@joelchoquette5674]

I always appreciate an insightful and to the point video with good directions and tips.

[@zomgstuffnet]

What was the trick to getting the vertical cut started at 0:25. It looks so crisp!

[@vasquez1024]

Best video I've seen explaining this process! Thanks bud!

[@dstewart7470]

Installing one just like this today, thank you. And that router plane is nice but comes with a bit of sticker shock! Probably worth it though

[@WowRixter]

No margin for error. Nicely done

[@darkdayz8277]

Thank you for introducing me to the router plane this will make life so much easier ♥️

[@gavin5363]

Love a good video Spencer I think it’s pretty funny that I have one of those in my Amazon cart and now you just made a video on it.

[@PerkBuilders]

Found out this design flaw several different times, but they were so spaced out I never caught on to what was happening. Always gouged out a hole with a chisel thinking there was something wrong with the hardware and I’d never have to deal with it again. It’s incredible the precut notches in doors for this hardware don’t have a hole drilled in

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

Kwicset makes a very nice one for pocket doors that allows you to use a prebored door Check those out they look and work a lot better than those square ones. Never seen a router plane before. I will order one, thanks. Love the videos, keep up the awesome work

[@6thDAY]

@0:32 I'm trying to do the same. What is that bit you're using to drill the hole and what size is it?

[@bobdavis5780]

I love the use of the router plane, looks like that pocket door strike jamb was made of MDF. Curious to see how it works with hardwoods. Does anybody have any vids of installing the 300$ Emtec privacy pocket door hardware? Luckily, some door companies will do this for you, for about 250$. I chose this option when installing 7' tall by 1 3/4" thick 1,000$ White Oak doors. They have the jigs and the shop, any mistakes is on them. Spencer, not crazy about using throw latch as a denting tool. Some of that hardware is very poorly made with cheap, soft metal. You could achieve the same marks with a fine point lead pencil. Keep up the good work, love your channel!

[@thedge7]

Very good advise to installing that type of pull. I am surprised that the builder doesn't spec a mortised type for what appears to be a higher end house. That notch type is my least favorite pocket door pull.

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

Kwicset makes a nice pocket door latch that works with prebored doors. They work really well. That’s the only one I’ll use. Those square ones are just cheap.

[@muddywater6856]

Ever have to add a slight countersink into the door behind the screws?? I know, even less material for the screw to grab...but the punched/pressed countersink in the side plates won't let them pull tight to the door....a pine door may pull up, but a hardboard skinned door won't. Some brand latches have this problem, and some don't.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

On the strike plate yes, But no, I haven't ever done it on the door screws.

[@vzgsxr]

Yeah, I've had that problem on door lock here in Australia.

[@damonisaacs7936]

Do you align the center of the mortise plate with the little ice thin you made?

[@moeszyslack4676]

What a professional. 👍👍

[@robertbamford8266]

Interesting. Router plane might be good for fine tuning an occasional hinge mortise (clamp on side pieces to support the base of the plane). Thanks for the idea - and thanks for the video.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Love the plane for that job how tidy/clean it is with being so close to a finished house! I may have to get one of these for myself. Have you ever used this on door edges before?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I haven't but it would be ideal for a hinge touch up job also.

[@rodanvsandrew]

They work well for hinges too.

[@ykho1699]

Very nice tools and easy for handling, can you tell me where can found it ?

[@lawcorp]

I just installed four pocket doors and the latch in the open position sticks out from the door just barely. I see now I need to use a 3/4 bit to make it have room to close correctly

[@LBLoss75]

I am replacing my door locks and I noticed when I took the old ones off they cut out very close to the screw area. There is not much door meat for the screw. Would you have any suggestions for me to add wood for the screws to have more support?

[@shawnh3742]

Have you ever had double pocket doors and want access from either side when closed. I have been unable to find hardware that you can unlock from both sides. Thanks great tips!

[@GARYDefilipps]

I find that to get some of those locks side plates to sit flat you need to countersink the hole because it's punched Looks like you have the Sclage style i like that has a little flange so you dont have to do that .

[@constantinoaleman8166]

Love your videos. Thanks

[@idontthinkso666]

Nice work! Note that the plane is called a router plane, not a rabbet plane.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Sometimes in my rambling I say the wrong word.

[@coachwalrus3158]

@@InsiderCarpentry haha ya who doesn’t! In our line of work we barely know if we’re coming or going never mind speak properly 🤣

[@atikam2956]

Great video. Love the chisel!

[@billjewel676]

Cool router tool .. where can it be purchased?

[@kiwdwks]

Another great tool recommendation...thanks again!

[@chrislogue5744]

That’s how I do mine. Really gonna look into that rabbit tool tho. Thanks great video

[@damonaho7499]

Great video man. Thanks.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

You think this will work with a hollow core door?

[@deringlinares3089]

Great job man! Thanks

[@daveheckman9388]

It’s hard to abide by number 2 of your Money Skills when all these cool tools you use are just a click away!

[@andrewkimball1826]

So true! 😅👍 but when you obtain said new tools, they typically pay for themselves immediately! 👌

[@frameriteairdrie578]

At 3:12 my eyes almost popped out of my head. Then I started drooling.

[@alexalves9238]

love that router planer 👍🏻✅

[@jerrykramer7025]

This has nothing to do with the video, but I 0lacing 1x6 base board molding. Is an 18 game brad nailer ok or should I get 16 ga finish nailer?

[@driftwoodproperties2878]

Where on the door should you cutout for the hardware?

[@ajnezirevic2354]

How big is the cutout on the door?

[@bradgillock9691]

How do you determine price on install trim, molding, etc ?

[@johnstran]

Great little tool. router plane

[@shannonmartensen1562]

Hi! Question: the pocket door hardware I have shakes every time another door is closed in my apartment. I noticed the actual lock on the hardware is loose but can't figure out how to tighten it so it doesn't rattle. Any idea?

[@TheTechGuider]

They got hardware that goes in round holes too so you can use the same jig for all the doors

[@patriciamcgowan6638]

The importance of using the utility knife to score around the strike plate 1/8 depth should be explained. When you use the router to plane the wood, it prevents splintering of the wood around the parameters of the cutout.

[@anthonysmith9410]

Great chisel

[@mattschoular8844]

Thanks Spencer

[@andrewschafer8986]

Hey Spencer, Have you ever used the pocket door hardware that makes use of a standard bore and mortise?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

In my market we don't use those for some reason.

[@Dayinthelifeofawiener]

Good stuff !

[@customdesignnabelsi3613]

thanks for sharing👍🏾

[@MrChanz4music]

What happened to be your measurements for your cut off the door?

[@Adanacon]

How does the plane work on MDF??

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I think it would work, but it would get dull really fast I would think.

[@Adanacon]

@@InsiderCarpentry Do you use any Veritas planes made in Canada? Lee Valley Tools.

[@thecarpenter9408]

So the plane is called a “ rabbit plane “ ?? Where could I get one of those ? And one more question ..... do they come in different sizes ? Do you have it on your Tool list on your channel? Another awesome video man pocket doors have been a little difficult sometimes for me but I picket up a couple awesome tips from this video. You have other videos about pocket doors but this one was awesome thanks man ....

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Links are always in the video description. Thanks

[@royalvarez6436]

Spencer the toolman-is that Lie-Nelson?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

No, its on amazon. Can't remember the brand.

[@ShaneHolly]

Order that planer.......check. Thanks

[@JB-hc7hq]

Shouldn't the striker plate be chopped out before the painter comes through 🤔

[@RikoRey92]

Wow great now i have to buy another tool 😂

[@jefferyholland]

Router plane, where have you been all my life?

[@stephencarlisle3743]

Grandma Tooth we used to call that chisel

[@joseenlosangeles7431]

That for the video

[@GoodDay-rs5mb]

🙂

[@vzgsxr]

Nice work once again Spencer. These are the type of cavity slider/pocket door locks I prefer to use here in Australia (link below). Can you get these ones in the states? www.bunnings.com.au/lane-satin-stainless-steel-round-privacy-cavity-slider_p0111630

[@InsiderCarpentry]

For whatever reason in my market everyone uses the square cutout style. Not sure why but I never see that style.

[@vzgsxr]

@@InsiderCarpentry Yeah the square ones were pretty common here for a while. But the circular one I linked is great. They install exactly like a standard swinging door lock. 54mm (2 inch) hole saw through the face of the door, then the 25mm (1inch) through the side. I'll have to send you one to try out one day. 👍

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

@@InsiderCarpentry kwicset makes one. I love them. It’s the only one I’ll use. Those square ones are just cheap looking

[@Jason-uz8hj]

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