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Baldwin Estate mortise body examples - This is an example of a typical Baldwin full mortise body. This type of body is used in all Baldwin Estate series full mortise locks. These bodies are 5.5" tall and either 3.5" or 4.0" deep depending on which backset is specified. This body has to be cut in, or "mortised" in the edge of the door. It contains all the mechanics of the lock, meaning the latch and the deadbolt. 

Baldwin mortise body

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There are two sizes of Baldwin mortise bodies that are commonly used on conventional residential doors as shown below. You determine which one is right for you by how much room you have on your door "lock stile" and which trimset you have selected. Baldwin mortise bodies are available in 2-3/4", 2-1/2", 2.0" and 1-1/2" backset. How to install a Baldwin mortise lock click HERE

The illustration below is a Baldwin mortise body with a 2.5" backset. This means that the CENTER of whatever trimset style you select will be 2.5" from the edge of your door. This body must be cut into the door edge approx 3.75" deep. The illustration below is a Baldwin mortise body with a 2.75" backset. This means that the CENTER of whatever trimset style you select will be 2.75" from the edge of your door. This body must be cut into the door edge approx 4.25" deep.