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.step:before{margin-bottom:18px}\n  #hs-dli-story .fit-panel{padding:31px 24px}\n  #hs-dli-story .fit-cards{gap:10px}\n  #hs-dli-story .fit-card{padding:17px}\n  #hs-dli-story .fit-card strong{font-size:21px}\n  #hs-dli-story .contents{display:block;padding:29px 24px}\n  #hs-dli-story .contents-list{margin-top:22px}\n}\n@media (max-width:380px){\n  #hs-dli-story .proof-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  #hs-dli-story .proof-strip\u003ediv+div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--dli-line);padding-left:0;padding-top:12px}\n  #hs-dli-story .fit-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"hs-dli-story\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-copy\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eDoor latch mortise guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eMark it right.\u003cbr\u003eThen make the cut.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBring a clear reference to the door-edge stage of your latch project. This compact guide helps position and score the latch mortise before you begin chiseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"button\" href=\"#ProductSubmitButton-template--17156667736135__main\"\u003eChoose your guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-art\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3102\/4455\/files\/dli-rich-gallery-01-clean.png?v=1792124887\" alt=\"Olive-green and black door latch installation guide with its marking plate and a door-edge preparation detail\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"proof-strip\" aria-label=\"Product highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90° fence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeats against the door face\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1⅜ \/ 1¾ in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmed door-thickness fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide only; hardware is separate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"intro-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"product-detail\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3102\/4455\/files\/dli-rich-10-gallery-spp_shopify20260427123055_b5137dbf429574ef80e51f829c93b58f_7967dc3e-17ea-4972-9531-7e4040dab110.jpg?v=1792124898\" alt=\"Front view of the olive-green and black door latch installation guide\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eMade for the moment before chiseling\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eA clear outline makes the rest of the job easier to plan.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003ePosition the guide on the door edge, score the latch-mortise outline, then move to the recess work with your hammer and chisel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe guide combines a locating head, a 90° fence and a built-in scoring blade in one compact body—so the latch area is established before the cut begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eA purposeful shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThree details that do the setup work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"feature\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"feature-num\"\u003e01 \/ ALIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003e90° fence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fence braces against the door face to keep the guide square at the door edge while you position the mortise area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"feature\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"feature-num\"\u003e02 \/ SCORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOutline blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the built-in 25 × 56 mm scoring blade to mark the latch-mortise outline before chiseling the recess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"feature\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"feature-num\"\u003e03 \/ PREPARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompact ABS body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 58 × 165 mm guide keeps the locating, fence and scoring functions together for the door-edge preparation stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"steps-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"steps-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow the guide fits into the job\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet up the mortise in four practical stages.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the latch hardware instructions for your specific project. This guide supports the marking and preparation stage; the latch hardware itself is separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"steps-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet the fence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeat the 90° fence against the door face and position the guide at the latch location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore the outline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the guide’s marking blade to establish the outline for the latch mortise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChisel the recess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a suitable hammer and chisel to remove material within the marked outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit the hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall the latch hardware according to its own fitting instructions once the recess is prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hammer, chisel and latch hardware are required for the full installation and are not included with this guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"fit-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFit check before you start\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor common interior door thicknesses.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the guide for latch-mortise work on compatible 1⅜ in and 1¾ in doors. Confirm the latch placement and hardware instructions before beginning your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fit-cards\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"fit-card\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDoor thickness\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1⅜ in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible setting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"fit-card\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDoor thickness\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1¾ in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible setting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"fit-card\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eGuide body\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e58 × 165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact tool size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"fit-card\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eScoring blade\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 × 56 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutline-marking surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"comparison\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigure class=\"photo-panel\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3102\/4455\/files\/dli-rich-gallery-03-clean.png?v=1792124906\" alt=\"Before-and-after view of a wooden door edge, from prepared latch recess to fitted latch hardware\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eGuide the preparation first; the recess and latch hardware are completed as later project steps.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eOne focused part of a bigger project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom a marked door edge to fitted hardware.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide does not replace the rest of the installation. It gives you a dedicated way to line up and score the latch-mortise area before you chisel, fit the hardware and finish the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat keeps the tool’s role simple: help establish the right working area at the right stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"contents\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne guide for the door-edge setup.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn olive-green and black door latch installation guide for positioning and scoring the mortise area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"contents-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 door latch installation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1⅜ in and 1¾ in doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer and chisel not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatch hardware not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"HomelyStyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49784373084231,"sku":"DLIGUIDE01","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3102\/4455\/files\/dli-product-1.jpg?v=1792073046","url":"https:\/\/homely-style.com\/products\/door-latch-installation-tool","provider":"HOMELY STYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}