Baldwin Brass Hardware - Baldwin Brass mortise body example
| This is an example of a typical
Baldwin full mortise body. This type of body is used in all Baldwin
Estate series full mortise locks. These bodies are 5.5" tall and
either 3.5" or 4.0" deep depending on which backset is
specified. This body has to be cut in, or "mortised" in the
edge of the door. It contains all the mechanics of the lock, meaning the
latch and the deadbolt. As you can see the deadbolt is a large and very
secure bolt. It is essential that an experienced installer work with
this type of hardware, it's not for an amateur to attempt to install. An
improperly installed mortise lock will never work smoothly and be as
secure as it should be.
To see a PDF file on specifics on Baldwin
full mortise bodies click HERE |
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are two sizes of Baldwin mortise bodies that are commonly used on
conventional residential doors as shown below. You determine which one
is right for you by how much room you have on your door "lock
stile" and which trimset you have selected. |
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| The illustration below is a Baldwin mortise body with a 2.5" backset. This means that the CENTER of whatever trimset style you select will be 2.5" from the edge of your door. This body must be cut into the door edge approx 3.75" deep. | The illustration below is a Baldwin mortise body with a 2.75" backset. This means that the CENTER of whatever trimset style you select will be 2.75" from the edge of your door. This body must be cut into the door edge approx 4.25" deep. |
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