Thread: Box locks supplier?

Hello Joe,

I'd call this a musical instrument box latch but who knows

Ian Hawthorne sells these - see Sliding Button Catch (Brass) ~ Box Hinges | Side Rail Hinges | Brass Box Hinges

Andrew C used to sell them as he is a very accomplished professional flautist and has made flute cases for music legends (well, legends at least to me) such as Ian Anderson of the 1970's band Jethro Tull. However, these catches have disappeared from Andrew's site.

Best regards,

Brian

PS Joe - I'm mindful that I owe you a note. I've just (today) regained a keyboard after a few weeks of being restricted to iPad 'virtual' keyboards. Will be in touch shortly.

This is a good one! Google and DDG are surprisingly resistant to finding it....

I've tried many permutations on music box lock, sliding lock, thumb latch, instrument box lock.....

Closest I found was after a search for a briefcase lock....


Will keep looking

Edit 1 - perhaps womens handbag and purse locks? Find one that looks right then contact the manufacturer? e.g.
Bag Buckles Women Handbag Making Metal Push Lock Briefcase Lock Hardware Accessories|Bag Parts & Accessories and
Rectangular Metal Press Push Lock Bag Briefcase Spring Lock Snap Decorative Clasps Closure Leather Craft Diy Hardware Accessory|Buckles & Hooks

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HARD CASE LATCH

Here we go, this search was quite productive....

e.g. Buy Flute Case Latch Left - Student Models Online at $8.4 - JL Smith & Co and go "up" to the menu to see all of them (left/right in student)

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Also, find some on AliExpress and ask them just for the locks. This works well for me. e.g.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32288482774.html
https://simuzinuo.aliexpress.com/store/group/Flute-Case/205162_512508898.html