Self-Centring Door Latch Router Jig

Stop measuring door thickness. Let the jig find the centre for you.

Not every “35mm” or “40mm” door is exactly 35mm or 40mm thick. Small variations in door thickness can throw out fixed-size latch jigs, while adjustable jigs need to be measured, set and readjusted when moving between different door thicknesses.

The Self-Centring Door Latch Router Jig solves that problem by automatically finding the centre of the door every time. Simply fit it over the door edge, position the latch using the built-in centre-line notch, secure the jig with 2 clamps and route. No multiple jigs for different door thicknesses. One jig to do them all.

No measuring the door thickness. No adjusting the jig. No guessing the centre.

Whether you're working on a 35mm or 40mm door – or a door that's a few millimetres either side – the jig self-centres for a quick, accurate and repeatable latch recess.

Key Features

• True self-centring design – automatically finds the centre of the door

• Suits 35mm and 40mm doors, including normal variations in actual door thickness

• No setup or adjustment between door thicknesses

• Built-in centre-line notch makes positioning the latch quick and accurate

• Fast, repeatable setup – ideal for hanging multiple doors

• Router-guided design produces a clean, consistent latch faceplate recess

• Uses the same router bit as our Door Hinge Jigs

• Compact, simple and designed for everyday on-site use

Latch Compatibility

The included latch face template is designed specifically for standard 57mm × 25mm latch, 65.5mm x 25.7mm Gainsborough cavity slider faceplate or 175.2mm x 25.2mm mortise lock face plate latches. All jigs are oversized 0.2mm (included in above measurements)

Additional latch face sizes are coming soon.

Need a different size? Get in touch if you require a custom latch face template and we can discuss making one to suit your latch.

Compatible Router Bit

For the correct fit and easiest setup, we recommend using the Shaw Can Carpentry TCT Template Router Bit.

This bearing-guided router bit is specifically matched to our Modular Hinge Jigs and features:

• 6.35mm (1/4") shank

• 12.7mm (1/2") cutting diameter

• 11.1mm cutting length

• Tungsten carbide tipped (TCT) cutting edges

The router bit is sold separately and is compatible with both the 85mm and 100mm Modular Hinge Jigs & the self - centring latch jigs

Other template router bits may be suitable, but the bearing and cutter dimensions must match the jig correctly to produce the intended hinge recess.

Faster Latch Installation. Perfectly Centred.

Designed to remove the repetitive measuring and setup from latch installation. Fit the jig, line up the centre mark, secure it and route.

One jig. Different door thicknesses. Perfectly centred every time.