Trend STRIKE/JIG

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, which should give lasting performance if used in accordance with these instructions.

This jig is intended for use with a plunge router to create recesses in door frames for tubular latch, sash lock, and dead lock strike plates. The jig enables users to accurately adjust and position the jig to ensure the strike plate is installed correctly.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

The following symbols are used throughout this manual:

• ⚠️: Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life, or damage to the tool in case of non-observance of the instructions in this manual.
• ⓘ: Information or note.

Technical Data

*NOTE: Mortise Depth is dependent on router plunge specs. Above measurements are for guidance only.

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

This unit must not be put into service until it has been established that the power tool to be connected to this unit is in compliance with 2006/42/EC (identified by the [CE marking] on the power tool) or UK Statutory Instruments 2008 No. 1597 – The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation (identified by UKCA marking on the power tool).

Please read and understand the safety points in these instructions as well as your power tool instructions.

Safety Points

1. Disconnect power tool attachment from power supply when not in use, before servicing, when making adjustments, and when changing accessories such as cutters. Ensure switch is in "off" position and cutter has stopped rotating.
2. Read and understand instructions supplied with power tool, equipment, and cutter.
3. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for eye, ear, and respiratory protection must be worn. Keep hands, hair, and clothes clear of the cutter.
4. Before each use, check the cutter is sharp and free from damage. Do not use if the cutter is dull, broken, or cracked, or if any damage is noticeable or suspected. Only use tools for woodworking to EN847 safety standard. Ensure the cutting tool is suitable for the application.
5. The maximum speed (max) marked on the tool or in the instructions or on packaging shall not be exceeded. Where stated, the speed range should be adhered to.
6. Insert the shank into the router collet at least all the way to the marked line indicated on the shank. This ensures at least 3/4 of the shank length is held in the collet. Ensure clamping surfaces are clean.
7. Check all fixing and fastening nuts, bolts, and screws on the power tool, attachment, and cutting tools are correctly assembled, tight, and to the correct torque setting before use.
8. Ensure all visors, guards, and dust extraction are fitted.
9. The direction of routing must always be opposite to the cutter's direction of rotation.
10. Do not switch the power tool on with the cutter touching the workpiece.
11. Trial cuts should be made in waste material before starting any project.
12. Repair of tools is only allowed according to tool manufacturers' instructions.
13. Do not take deep cuts in one pass; take shallow passes to reduce the side load applied to the cutter.
14. The user must be competent in using woodworking equipment before using Trend products. Dress properly: no loose clothing/jewellery, wear protective hair covering for long hair.
15. Consider the working environment before using tools. Ensure the working position is comfortable and the component is clamped securely. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Check the work area for obstructions. Keep control of the power tool at all times.
16. Please keep children and visitors away from tools and the work area.
17. All tools have a residual risk, so they must be handled with caution.
18. Only use Trend original spare parts and accessories.
19. If you require further safety advice, technical information, or spare parts, please call Trend Technical Support or visit www.trend-uk.com.

Items Required and Enclosed

Items Required

• 1/4" or 8mm plunge router (see technical data table)
• 16mm guide bush
• Router cutter (see technical data table)
• 2 x Bradawls / 2 x Wood Screws (3.5mm diameter)
• Square
• Sharp Pencil
• Tape measure
• Corner chisel
• Chisel (appropriately sized to suit mortise)

Items Enclosed – (Fig. 1)

• 1 x Face plate jig
• 1 x Mortise jig
• 2 x Rebate spacers
• 2 x Edge guide extensions
• 2 x Face plate top/bottom gauges
• 1 x Face plate strike gauge 'A'
• 1 x Face plate strike gauge 'B'
• 1 x Face plate dead lock gauge
• 1 x Carry case
• 1 x Accessory pouch
• 1 x Manual

Description of Parts – (Fig. 2)

• A - Face Plate Jig
• B - Mortise Jig
• C - Face Plate Centreline scale
• D - 'A' Face Plate
• E - 'A' Face Plate Screws
• F - 'B' Face Plate
• G - 'B' Face Plate Screws
• H - Top/Bottom Face Plate
• I - Top/Bottom Face Plate Screw
• J - 'A' Face Plate Gauge
• K - 'B' Face Plate Gauge
• L - Top/Bottom Face Plate Gauges
• M - Dead Lock Face Plate Gauge
• N - Top/Bottom Mortise Plates
• O - Top/Bottom Mortise Plate Screws
• P - Back Edge Mortise Plate
• Q - Back Edge Mortise Plate Screws
• R - Front Edge Mortise Plate
• S - Front Edge Mortise Plate Screws
• T - Rebate Spacer
• U - Edge Guide Extensions

General Notes

WARNING! Always feed the router against the rotation of the router cutter. Always feed the router in a Clockwise direction when using the STRIKE/JIG.

Face Plate Setup

Tubular Latch and Sash Lock

• For a Tubular Latch: Use a [pencil] to mark a centreline on the back of the strike plate as shown (Fig. 3a). Use [tape] if necessary.
• For a Sash Lock: Use a [pencil] to mark the centreline of the strike plate (Fig. 3b). Use [tape] if necessary.
• Loosen 'A', 'B', and Top/Bottom Face Plate Screws (Fig. 4a).
• Insert 'A', 'B', and Top/Bottom Face Plate Gauges as shown (Fig. 4b).
• Place strike plate onto gauges. Reposition plates and gauges as required to accommodate the strike plate (Fig. 4c).
• Align the strike plate centreline with the Face Plate Centreline, ensuring that all gauges are adjacent to the strike plate corners/edges (Fig. 4d).
• Ensure the Top/Bottom Face Plate Gauges are positioned tightly against the strike plate, and tighten the corresponding Top/Bottom Face Plate Screws (Fig. 4e).
• Ensure the 'A' and 'B' Face Plate Gauges are positioned tightly against the strike plate, and tighten the corresponding 'A' and 'B' Face Plate Screws (Fig. 4f).
• Remove the strike plate and all Face Plate Gauges (Fig. 4g).

Dead Lock

• Use a [pencil] to mark the centreline of the dead lock strike plate (Fig. 5).
• Loosen 'A', 'B', and Top/Bottom Face Plate Screws (Fig. 6a).
• Insert the Dead Lock Face Plate Gauge and Top/Bottom Face Plate Gauges as shown (Fig. 6b). Note that the 'A' and 'B' Face Plates need to be positioned together before the Dead Lock Face Plate Gauge can be installed.
• Place strike plate onto all gauges. Reposition plates and gauges as required to accommodate the dead lock strike plate (Fig. 6c).
• Align the dead lock strike plate centreline with the Face Plate Centreline, ensuring that all gauges are adjacent to the dead lock strike plate corners/edges (Fig. 6d).
• Ensure the Top/Bottom Face Plate Gauges are positioned tightly against the dead lock strike plate, and tighten the corresponding Top/Bottom Face Plate Screws (Fig. 6e).
• Ensure the Dead Lock Face Plate Gauge is positioned tightly against the dead lock strike plate, and tighten the corresponding 'A' and 'B' Face Plate Screws (Fig. 6f).
• Remove the dead lock strike plate and all Face Plate gauges (Fig. 6g).

Mortise Setup

NOTE: 1mm clearance is built into the mortise jig.

• Measure the height of the mortise required (Fig 7a).
• Loosen all Mortise Plate screws (Fig 7b).
• Divide the height measurement in half and set the Top/Bottom Mortise Plates accordingly (Fig 7c). Tighten the Top/Bottom Mortise Plate Screws.
• Measure the distance from the back edge of the strike plate to the back edge of the mortise. Set the Back Edge Mortise Plate accordingly (Fig 7d). Tighten the Back Edge Mortise Plate Screws.
• Measure the distance from the back edge of the strike plate to the front edge of the mortise. Set the Front Edge Mortise Plate accordingly (Fig 7e). Tighten the Front Edge Mortise Plate screws.

Door Frame Positioning

Inset Positioning

• Calculate the door frame position ('Z' measurement) of the face plate as shown (Fig. 8a).
• Position the top and bottom edge guides to the 'Z' measurement and tighten screws (Fig. 8b).

Height Positioning

• Transfer the spindle centre from the door handle onto the door frame (Fig. 9a). Use [tape] to protect the door frame as required.
• For Tubular Latches and Dead Locks: the spindle centre should be aligned to 0mm on the jig scale (Fig. 9b).
• For Sash Locks: measure the distance between the spindle centre and strike plate centre. Position the jig accordingly as shown using the jig measurement scale (Fig. 9c).

Door Frame Attachment

Without Rebate

There are three options for attaching the jig to the door frame:

1. No. 6 Wood Screws, 3.5mm diameter (Fig. 10a).
2. [Bradawls] (Fig. 10b).
3. [Clamps], only suitable for unfitted frames (Fig. 10c).

• Position the jig against the frame, ensuring that the edge guides are pushed against the frame edge and the jig is in the correct position relative to the spindle centreline (Fig. 11).
• Affix the jig using your chosen method (Fig. 10a, Fig. 10b, Fig. 10c), ensuring that the jig remains in the correct position.

With Doorstop/Rebate

• Attach the Rebate Spacers (T) to the back of the face plate jig (Fig. 12a).
• Attach the Edge Guide Extensions (U) to the edge guides (Fig. 12b).
• Attach the jig to the door frame as described above (Fig. 10a, Fig. 10b, Fig. 10c, Fig. 11).

NOTE: Additional rebate spacers and edge guide extensions are available to purchase for deeper rebates if required.

Cutting Procedures

Cutting the Face Plate

• Zero [router] (Fig. 13a).
• Set depth using depth gauge and face plate (Fig. 13b).
• [▶️] Cut in a clockwise direction (Fig. 13c).

Cutting the Mortise

• Attach mortise jig (Fig. 14a).
• Zero [router] (Fig. 14b).
• Set depth using depth gauge and face plate / dust box (Fig. 14c).
• [▶️] Cut in a clockwise direction (Fig. 14d).

Finishing the Recess

NOTE: Achievable mortise depth will be dependent on the router plunge height and router cutter used.

• Remove the jig from the door frame.
• Use a [corner chisel] where required in the face plate recess (Fig. 15a).
• Use an appropriately sized [chisel] where required in the mortise recess (Fig. 15b).

Maintenance, Storage, and Warranty

Maintenance

Please use only Trend original spare parts and accessories. The accessory has been designed to operate over a long period of time with minimum of maintenance. Continual satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

• Regularly clean with a soft cloth.
• Keep guides clear of dust build up.

Lubrication

• Your accessory requires no additional lubrication.

Storage

• Always return product to its original packaging.

Environmental Protection

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste. Packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. The product and its accessories at the end of its life should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Warranty

This unit carries a manufacturer's warranty in accordance with the conditions on our website www.trend-uk.com.