Lock block on internal door

[steve.c]

Bought 6 new internal 6 panelled doors from Wickes. First one went on ok but when I drilled out for the latch on the second one I noticed that the lock block wasn't sitting flush with the face of the door but was recessed in about 10mm. When I chiselled out the recess for the faceplate of the latch. the edge of the door started splitting quite badly. Any advice on whether this is a common problem or what I can do about it would be appreciated.

 

[foxhole]

Just need to be very careful with cheap panel doors and ensure chisels are sharp etc. Sounds like the door was defective.

 

[gregers]

sounds like a short grain problem hence the splitting,as allready suggested sharp chisels or use a knife to mark round the face plate.

 

[steve.c]

Thanks for your replies. Think doors are iffy. Started again with another door and exactly same problem

 

[foxhole]

I use one of these.
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?c=&p=57677&cat=1,41182