Help! How to install control panel latches correctly?!

[Justin]

I'm about to install my new control panel latches but I started having doubts about how to do this correctly.   The latches where purchased at Bob Robert's...  standard latches with strong/thick spring coil.

Clearly, if I don't place the 2 parts of a latch at the right distance, they will either not latch with enough pressure (if they're too close) or they will not latch at all ( if too separated).

So, what is the method to do this correctly?  I figured I could put them in place, *slightly* separate them, and then mark the holes.  This, to ensure a strong pressured latch. Is this the right way?  

Also, how are you guys attaching the latch on the top of your panel?  Just screwing it in?  Seems like the latche's pressure could separate the whole thing.  I'm thinking of applying some strong glue too.

-J

[Impostor]

Anyone?  I'm curious about the same thing too!

Impostor

[Hoagie_one]

I had also thought about this, wondering myself

[rampy]

I believe there's some trial and error involved... but I too wonder if there is a "trick" to this... (oscar?)

Rampy

[hyiu]

I did it with trail and error....

as the guy previously said.... put it there... then give it some distance... and mark that spot....

maybe you can try put it on a scrap wood and try....

also... if you're doing the panel clamp (I'm using those Happs ones...) the screw hole is actually not circle.. (but more like a line....

so... if I screw the screw in the middle... if I miss, I'll have a chance to adjust slightly....

and yes.... when I'm sure of the spot... I put contact cement on both sides to make sure its not just the screw holding it in place....

later....