Drawer and Cabinet latches

[Vento]

So I rebuilt all my cabinets and drawers but now I am to the point where: How do I keep them from flying open?

Any help, tips or ideas are welcome!!!

 

[billharr]

See Ski's build. He used a push to lock knob.

I used the FWC "slam latch" they use on the doors on my doors and drawers.

 

[Durango1]

I LOVE FWC but they make the world's worst drawers.

I just converted some of my Hawk cabinet spaces into full extension drawer trays. (One of these days I need to learn how to post photos.) I re-used the existing FWC catches in the most visible locations and went with simple black draw-bolts in less visible areas. Looks good- works better. I can't believe how much more accessible my under bench storage is.

 

[JaSAn]

I found a 'soft close' drawer slide at Home Depot to use on my one drawer. It takes a little effort to open (necessitating a drawer handle) and that is enough to keep it closed. I also use heavy duty magnets (also found at Home Depot) on all the cabinet doors. Haven't had any open while driving yet.

jim

 

[BillTheHiker]

See Ski's build. He used a push to lock knob.

I used the FWC "slam latch" they use on the doors on my doors and drawers.

Bill -did you get the slam latch from FWC or is there another source?

 

[billharr]

Bill -did you get the slam latch from FWC or is there another source?

I purchased from FWC. Looked but could not find anywhere else.

 

[fourwheeldrivekc]

You might consider the push-button type latches -- they are secure and (imo) better looking than the standard black FWC style locks:

https://www.amazon.com/Cabinet-Keyless-Button-Cupboard-cabinets/dp/B01NBP67MM

 

[NivekD]

I've been using these, so far they have held up well.

 

[Willys Addict]

Check out Lee Valley

 

[ntsqd]

I'm betting that something suitable can be found here:

http://austinhardware.com/latches.aspx

 

[Bombsight]

https://www.amazon.com/Southco-Natural-Plastic-Non-Locking-Thickness/dp/B00GM5H27G/ref=pd_sim_328_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00GM5H27G&pd_rd_r=XHZ8A1PM9ZH2DXWMYY59&pd_rd_w=iMbc0&pd_rd_wg=TCbUQ&psc=1&refRID=XHZ8A1PM9ZH2DXWMYY59

 

[BillTheHiker]

https://www.amazon.com/Southco-Natural-Plastic-Non-Locking-Thickness/dp/B00GM5H27G/ref=pd_sim_328_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00GM5H27G&pd_rd_r=XHZ8A1PM9ZH2DXWMYY59&pd_rd_w=iMbc0&pd_rd_wg=TCbUQ&psc=1&refRID=XHZ8A1PM9ZH2DXWMYY59

Thanks, Bombsight. I see on the Southco.com website different models have different panel thickness and I am not sure which I need. I am using half inch plywood which is what FWC uses. I have one of these latches for my battery box but dont know what its model number is.

The one you linked to has 0.675"-0.875" Panel Thickness so will that work with half inch plywood?

 

[Bombsight]

Thanks, Bombsight. I see on the Southco.com website different models have different panel thickness and I am not sure which I need. I am using half inch plywood which is what FWC uses. I have one of these latches for my battery box but dont know what its model number is.

The one you linked to has 0.675"-0.875" Panel Thickness so will that work with half inch plywood?

Not sure. I'd call Southco.

 

[Atlin]

I second the soft-close drawers. They have worked very well for us on our ATC.