Big Horn 70132A 'A' Door Strike Mortising Template – Bamboo Router Jig for Strike Plate Installation, 1" × 2-1/4" Finish Size

The Big Horn 70132A A Strike Template is designed to create a precise 1” x 2-1/4” finish mortise for strike plates, ensuring professional-quality installation on door jambs. Use a red plastic center locator (#70135 not included) to position the template accurately over pre-bored holes in the jamb for perfect alignment. Adjustable stops on the back of the template accommodate door jambs of 1-3/8” or 1-3/4” thickness. Secure the template to the door jamb with fine steel nails, then remove the locator and route the mortise using a 5/8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit. Ideal for contractors and DIYers, this template ensures smooth, accurate cuts for reliable strike plate installation every time.

• Produces a precise 1” x 2-1/4” finish mortise for strike plates, delivering professional-quality results.
• Designed with a red plastic block-off plate to easily convert the template for deadbolt pocket routing.
• Use a red plastic center locator (70135 not included) to position the template accurately over pre-bored holes for precise alignment.
• The 10" carrier is made from durable bamboo, offering eco-friendly construction and excellent stability during use.
• Includes two adjustable red stops on the back of the template that can be adjusted up to 1/2", accommodating various door thicknesses for versatile use.
• Fine steel nails at both ends of the carrier make it easy to securely attach the template to the door.
• Secure the template to the door jamb with fine steel nails, then remove the locator and route the mortise using a 5/8” router template guide and a 1/2” mortising bit.
• Specifications: Template Material: Bamboo / Carrier Length: 10” / Strike Mortise Size: 1” x 2-1/4” With 1/4" radius corners / Compatible with Router Guide: 5/8" outside diameter / Compatible with Router Bit: 1/2" hinge mortising bit