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Full Mortise Chest Lock

Item #
28241
Rating:
80% of 100
35  Reviews
Full Mortise Chest Lock
Full Mortise Chest Lock

Brass plated lock requires 2" L x 1-1/2" D x 5/16" mortise. Escutcheon provided.

(1) Full Mortise Chest Lock
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Brand Rockler
Weight 0.2000
Tech Spec
  • Selvedge is 3/8" x 3-1/8"
Technical Documents
Outlet No
Finish Brass
Prop 65 Warning WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product
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Worked great! So happy I found Rockler hardware. I know where to look now!
January 9, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
works great and looks good
I put this in an old style cabinet makers cabinet...worked great
December 25, 2018
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Works great in my tool chest
Classic look and feel for traditional work. Smooth turning action. Comes with all the screws and keyhole trim.
September 4, 2018
Purchased
 6 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
mortised lock set
The mortised lock was good we had ordered from an other company that the lock was very cheap and didn`t work glad we picked Rockler the second time
June 26, 2018
Purchased
 8 months ago
They worked great thanks
November 22, 2017
Purchased
 1 year ago
Worked great for my application. Would be nice if it came in silver
Lock set worked great
Lock set worked great
October 6, 2016
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Lock
Very nice. A template for locating the keyhole would help.
May 26, 2016
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Excellent working lock and well built. Only complaint is the nails for the key plate are a touch long when lock is installed in wood less than one inch thick. Easily fixed with short brass screws or a predrill and snipped nails.
May 21, 2016
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
chest lock
The chest lock worked out perfectly.just what I needed to complete my project. I would recommend it to anyone
February 6, 2016
Purchased
 over 3 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
First project requiring a full mortise
I bought the full mortise lock for a treasure chest I made as a Christmas gift for my wife. The challenge, of course, was how to machine the full mortise using my crude woodworking tools. The lock's flange plate is little over 1/4" wide by about 1/16" thick. I set my router fence a little off center of the board, with the fence a shade toward cutter. I used a 1/4" straight cutter and made two passes, flipping the board in between passes. Two stops clamped to the fence determined the length of the cut. I highly recommend using a couple of test pieces until you are confident in your setup.

The lock's mortise was a real challenge, working in oak with only a Chinese drill press. I first selected a brad point bit slightly larger than the thickness of the lock. then I marked centers equal to the diameter of the bit, along the centerline of the previous mortise.

I set the drill press table to 90 degrees (vertical) and adjusted the position of the table to the center of the first mark. I then set the stop to the depth of the mortise and hoped for the best. i used a sharp chisel to clean up the mortise,

To my surprise and delight, the lock fit perfectly!

The "latch plate" Was a different story. My plan was the same as for the 1/16" mortise for the lock. I measured and marked and marked and measured and setup the router for the cut. The mortise for the latch plate was perfect! I used the same technique as before for the clearance for the latch using the drill press and chisel.

Once assembled I tested to latch and found it didn't catch in the latch plate. As it turned out I moved the latch plate twice before I got the latch to catch in the latch plate. That's why God made wood putty and paint - to make us the carpenters we ain't.

My advice for the first timer is to actuate the lock with the latch plate sitting on top, until you understand the motion of the latch and then locate the latch plate. In spite of my mistakes, the result is beautiful and my wife loves it!
December 25, 2015
Purchased
 over 3 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
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Linus F E on Jan 1, 2019
I have used this in the past. Great little lock for small boxes. I was able to pirate/adapt the quadrant hinge jigs for easy installation. Buy the deep router bit and take your time.
John O on Nov 13, 2018
price
Linus F E on Jan 1, 2019
making toy boxes for my 3 granddaughters
charles w on Dec 16, 2018
I have used this in the past. Great little lock for small boxes. I was able to pirate/adapt the quadrant hinge jigs for easy installation. Buy the deep router bit and take your time.
John O on Nov 13, 2018
used before works well
Edward L on Aug 12, 2018
seems appropriate for my chest.
george b on Aug 9, 2018
Exact replacement. Amazing
Paul M on Jul 8, 2018
Made several cases with these. work good & reasonable price.
Martin H on Jul 5, 2018
Building a large cedar chest. Like the antique look.
Christina L on Jun 16, 2018
made well and is just what we needed for our granddaughter blanket chest.
Gloria B on Jun 5, 2018
I'm building my son's wedding gift - a large box similar to Woodworking Magazine's "1839 School Box" and need a lock for it.
Christopher H on May 29, 2018
Replace the old lock chest.
James V on May 4, 2018
Have successfully used it before
Raymond S on Apr 26, 2018
I am jealously possessive of my wife's chest and I want to lock it up when not in use.
john b on Feb 19, 2018
Couldn't find one anywhere else
Debbie on Feb 11, 2018
Project I'm making.
Andres M on Feb 8, 2018
Making hope chest for customer
DBeersman on Feb 4, 2018
look good
William W on Jan 31, 2018
I like the clean look of these for large chests. They aren't the best for security but serve the purpose.
Darrel H on Jan 1, 2018
I chose this so I could put it in a telephone table with a drawer that I'm building.
Cameron J on Dec 31, 2017
for a memory chest
KEVIN L on Dec 3, 2017
For wedding card box.
Guest on Jul 30, 2017
Replace a missing one in my desk
Debbie on Jun 27, 2017
For a small jewelry box
Reynaldo E on Jun 16, 2017
Easy install
Matthew S on Apr 11, 2017
works great and looks good
Gerald B on Apr 8, 2017
restoring an small oval table with drawer. Lock set was missing & this lock set should be a great fit
Dan R on Mar 13, 2017
Suggested by a friend and fits the project I'm trying to do.
Benjamin S on Jan 17, 2017
Built a wooden box and needed a mortise lock for a clean look
Kurt P on Jan 15, 2017
How else would I protect the cigars?
David G on Jan 2, 2017
NEEDED TO FINISH HOPE CHEST
Lee W on Dec 29, 2016
Because I am restoring an antique chest that we plan on using as a coffee table. Simply put I just wanted to restore it to its original state
Roberto F on Oct 11, 2016
style
Michael K on Aug 1, 2016
replacement for one that is binding and doesn't full function correctly.
Randy G on Jun 4, 2016
It was the lock that fit my antique trunk.
Donna L. F on Apr 30, 2016
Will work well on my flintlock pistol case.
Martin H on Apr 14, 2016
Have used twice before and it works very well although the key could be stronger. Have broken one in the past.
Bill P on Apr 11, 2016
sons school project
maryann h on Mar 9, 2016
built a small chest, thought it would set the box off
Robert D on Mar 5, 2016
Looks relatively easy to install
Jeffrey R on Mar 3, 2016
I made a card chest for my daughters wedding that she wanted to make into a keepsake box that she could lock. works perfect
robert y on Jan 25, 2016
I wanted a simple lock for a Hope Chest I made for my granddaughter.
John W on Jan 7, 2016
because of the price compared to the other lock you carry
Raymond D on Dec 10, 2015
for small boxes that I make I some times add locks.
JAMES H on Sep 11, 2015
I am building a Prayer box for a lady minister I know and this is just what I need for the box to be locked.
Ronald J M on Aug 27, 2015
Looked like the only think that would meet the needs of the casket I'm building for my granddaughter who will not live long after birth.
Robert J on Jul 7, 2015
Antique secretary door had no lock in the cutout for it. Wasn't sure if this would fit but can use it later if it doesn't.
Dalanne M on Jul 4, 2015
Looks to be ideal for an oak dove tailed box I am making.
Paul S on Jun 3, 2015
Grandfather clock rebuild
Joseph W on May 28, 2015
Reworking an antique. Worked great...
Joseph S on May 6, 2015
we needed this lock for a small wall mounted jewelry bos
Jim D on Apr 7, 2015
making toy boxes for my 3 granddaughters
charles w on Dec 16, 2018
used before works well
Edward L on Aug 12, 2018
Are the keys for this lock universal? If I order several locks will the keys be interchangeable?
ArcNYC on Jan 5, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes, each lock is the same. One key fits them all.
What screw size does this latch use?
A shopper on Jun 11, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Mine came with screws and I have put them in place, so I'm not sure what size they were. They are brass, so I had to be careful to make the whole large enough, that the screw didn't break off. I had one break off!
What is the backset for this?
Debbie on Jun 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Just about anything will be ok. I centered the lock set in 5/8 thick cherry stock. I would go thicker in softer wood. I was very happy with this lock.
Hi, I am very much interested into that lock. Is it possible to buy an extra key? In case I lose the one we get with the lock, what should I do?
Philippe S on Jan 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I don't know you would probably need to look in a Rockler catalog.
What are the dimensions of the latch & plate? can it be installed in 2/4" thick wood?
Mel K on Sep 16, 2015
BEST ANSWER: If you go onto Rockler.com and enter the number 28241 in the search box is will take you to this products page. A down the page a little on the right side you will see the header labeled Technical Downloads. Click on the document below that and that has all the measurements I am sure you'll need
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