Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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We will show you the fastest way to install a door latch using a router and a sharp 3/4" (18mm) chisel.

🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Tools you’ll need for the job
✔️ How to mark and drill accurately
✔️ How to chisel the recess for the latch plate
✔️ Installing and aligning the latch mechanism
✔️ Tips to get a smooth latch action every time

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