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Full mortise vs half mortise lock? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 08-31-2016 I'm hunting for a lock for a small jewelry box and see the terms "full mortise" and "half mortise". Can you guys explain to me the difference?  I can't find an explanation. RE: Full mortise vs half mortise lock? - JGrout - 08-31-2016 full mortise is fully enclosed in the box edge  A half mortise is exposed on the inside of the box  shown below full  mortise RE: Full mortise vs half mortise lock? - ®smpr_fi_mac® - 08-31-2016 Ah. Thanks. Now I get it. This box will use a full mortise lock.