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   wjcargill | Dec 18, 2003 10:35pm | #1

   Lee Valley has quite an assortment of mortise locks available.

   http://www.leevalley.com

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   wgsdvm | Dec 19, 2003 04:20pm | #4

   Thanks will do..

   happy holidays to you

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   Steinmetz | Dec 18, 2003 11:36pm | #2

   Spitfire, google up Horton Brasses and request their cataloque

   They have what you want  Stein.

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   wgsdvm | Dec 19, 2003 04:19pm | #3

   Thanks, will do..

   By the way, this morning I also posted to the group a message about joinery options for this small chest I need this lockset for .  My daughter does not want to see joints on the ends., (oh well it is her chest I suppose)  any thoughts from  a seasoned pro like you are absolutley welcomed,  happy holidays to you.

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   Steinmetz | Dec 19, 2003 07:45pm | #5

   Spitfire, I recently made a fine filing chest/cabinet for my wife using just 1/4" ply. (No, I didn't file HER away! )

   The edges of the chest itself and the lid were just mitered and clamped and glued (while held squarely.)

   Tops and bottoms as well. To reinforce, I ran off a bunch of triangular molding ( Like quarter round without the 'Round')

   Instead of using glue blocks, I tacked and fitted and glued the strips to the inside corners 

   After the front, back and both sides were joined and glued and dry, I then attached the top and bottom quarter rounds to the chest, leaving1/4" space for the top and bottom panels. (These were glued and weighted down) 

    When all is glued and dry, you'll wind up with a 'Cube'.

    Cut piano hinge so that the end holes are equally spaced and ends set back1/2" from the edges (I filed the sharp edges smooth)

   Mark a parallel line defining the 'Cut line' for the lid all

   around, then center and screw the piano hinge in place.

   Remove hinge and slice off the lid all around the 'Cube'

   Note: To prevent chipping, after each cut is made, masking tape the kerf to maintain parallism.

   If you have a thin kerf blade for the 'Cut line', use the table saw. I just used a sabre saw! 

   Re install piano hinge.

    Add interior'Blocking' for the lockset.and strike

    It can be pre mortised for the lock and chamfered ahead of glue-up. Stein

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