Tried to hire a “door person” to come install this complicated Mortise pocket door lock, but no one would return my call. Bought this tool and had no issues installing this lock. Probably would've spent more hiring someone to install this lock than the tools cost, and now I have these tools to keep. Definitely took my time and went slow.
This is a great cost effective tool for the DIY. The tool worked great to open the mortise lock opening and cross drilled handle holes as well as striker plate openings. Highly recommend it. I especially liked the way the tool clamped on the door, and the ease of setting up slide stops and depth of cut.
Putting lock holes into an expensive door panel can be a challenge for me using normal tools. This very nice jig set helps me not make any alignment errors when drilling proper holes for the lock mechanism. It has the necessary depth setting collar and tungsten carbide bit to drill a perfectly even hole in from the door edge. It firmly grips most any thickness wooden door. The jig is simple to understand and I was able to put it on my door as a trial.
I bought this tool to help out some friends whose contractor didn't finish the job. I have a carpentry background, but don't work as a finish carpenter. I would rate myself as a good DIYer. I found the tool to be much faster, easier, and more precise than using a drill and chisels.