Door Strike Plate Alignment with Pencil/Lipstick
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What happens here
The creator first attempts the hack using a pencil to mark the door latch. He shades the entire surface of the door latch where it meets the strike plate with a pencil. Upon closing the door, the pencil mark is supposed to transfer to the strike plate, indicating the exact point of contact. However, with a polished stainless steel strike plate, the pencil mark does not transfer effectively. He then tries an alternative method using lipstick (borrowed from his wife). He applies lipstick to the door latch. When the door is closed, the lipstick leaves a clear mark on the strike plate, providing a precise guide for any necessary adjustments. This method is crucial for ensuring a door closes smoothly without sticking or rattling.
Goal: This step tests a method for precisely marking the contact point of a door latch on its strike plate to facilitate adjustment and proper alignment.
Tools and materials
- Lipstick
- Pencil
- Screwdriver
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