Full mortise vs half mortise lock?
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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.
Semper fi,
Brad

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#5
full mortise is fully enclosed in the box edge 

A half mortise is exposed on the inside of the box  shown below

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full  mortise

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#6
Ah. Thanks. Now I get it.

This box will use a full mortise lock.
Semper fi,
Brad

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