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Thread: what lock should I use
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13th May 2018, 03:33 PM #1Intermediate Member
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what lock should I use
I have to lock two cabinets, both opening out like French doors, both are hollow doors. One is 24mm thick, one 34mm thick. I bought a desk lock but that's only suitable for doors or drawers up to 22mm thick.
What's mt best option? I suspect it may be a hasp and staple but I'm looking for something a bit better looking.
If I need a hasp and staple, can I buy nice looking white ones? Those at bunnings are big and ugly. Do other hardware stores or locksmiths have more options? — looking for recommendations.
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13th May 2018, 04:32 PM #2
photos would be a big help.
fitting any sort of lock to hollow doors could be a challengeregards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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13th May 2018, 06:16 PM #3
Assuming it's two doors that both open in opposite directions, the usual method of securing these (provided there is no option to secure one from the inside using a bolt that slides up at the top and one that slides down at the bottom) is to use what is known as a block lock. Googling this will lead you to much imagery and many products.
They're pretty much, from what I understand, designed to secure two swinging doors together.
Pretty they ain't, secure they are.
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13th May 2018, 08:26 PM #4Intermediate Member
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aaastairs.jpg Hi Ian, Here's a photo. As you can see they open from the centre, just like french doors.
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13th May 2018, 08:26 PM #5Intermediate Member
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Thanks, but from what I've seen a block lock seems to be designed for sliding windows. I'll look into it a bit more though. Cheers.
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13th May 2018, 08:47 PM #6Woodworking mechanic
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Could you use a flush bolt in the edge of one door then a locking catch in the other?
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13th May 2018, 09:08 PM #7Intermediate Member
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I can definitely put a simple bolt on the inside of one door. But what's a locking catch? When I look that up online, I get images of gate locks.
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13th May 2018, 09:44 PM #8
Hefele do a magnetic lock that would work quite well in this situation. there is no exterior evidence of where the lock is, or how to open it.
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13th May 2018, 09:44 PM #9Woodworking mechanic
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Flush bolts to go into the edge of the 34mm door
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Locking catch into the 22mm door. The barrel extends 20mm therefore the back would have to be recessed in 2mm
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14th May 2018, 07:31 AM #10Senior Member
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Maybe a lock like this (or others they list).
https://www.goodsandchattels.com/Loc...l?redirected=1
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14th May 2018, 08:55 AM #11Senior Member
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mortice deadlock.jpgdeadbolt.jpgAs Lappa said, a flushbolt on one door and a mortice deadbolt on the other.
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14th May 2018, 09:22 AM #12
I'm sure there are a myriad of solutions and it depends to a certain degree on how secure and/or decorative you want the fixing to be. A better looking hasp and staple type approach might be to use something like this one on ebay . It gives you the option of just latching the doors or securing by adding a padlock.
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14th May 2018, 10:08 AM #15
Your dilemma has highlighted the need for all of us to plan ahead and change components to get a satisfactory end to a job
Just do it!
Kind regards Rod
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