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| Nannuu:
Ok, having reviewed the cost of the piano lock. You can use one lock and not two. Place the single lock on the front, leave the 3/4" guide around the inside of the panel. But add a pin or rail to the back of the CP. So when you lower it down in position the pin will slide into a slot holding the back down, then the lock holds the front. Or it could be some variation of this. Whatever you can get to hold the back down. The bad thing about the piano locks is that its hard to slide the panel under rails or something because the lock mech sticks out and would scrape the lower cp. So you'd want a solution that is only lowers the panel in I think. |
| Nannuu:
Or a more simple "lip" that can hold the back down. Slightly round the back of the panel so it can be slipped under the lip and rotated into the lock. |
| AlanS17:
--- Quote from: Havok on August 05, 2005, 02:32:40 pm ---Check out Radio Shack if you go the Velcro route - they have a "super-strong" version, that is all plastic, and I have used it on other stuff, it really works well! --- End quote --- That's the stuff I'm talking about. Rather than using loops and hooks, it uses nubs that interlock. There's absolutely no "play" to them. I can't explain it too well, but it works very well. |
| LiquidFire:
I would investigate using the type of latch that keeps trailer storage doors closed. It looks like a coin door lock with a handle instead of a key. A 90 degree turn could send a latch under the inboard side of your cabinet. Two would be all it would take. Using a length of thin weatherstrip could help you to get a 'press down & lock' feel to it. Your front edge might just key into a bracket. You can get these in chrome and paintable versions at any RV dealer or trailer supply store. |
| ScoopKW:
I've considered some of the ideas already. Being able to simply pick the second panel up -- no keys, no bolts, nothing -- is paramount. I'm not just building this cab for myself. I want my friends to be able to use it. And I have some friends with no computer experience whatsoever. Swapping out the secondary panel has to be as easy as installing a game cartridge. One idea that might work is a cupboard door catch... I'll investigate that and report back. ScoopKW |
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