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Locking down the lid of a control panel
CheffoJeffo:
I used velcro on my cocktail CP boxes, but they don't experience much violence.
The CP on my showcase uses a "push in" lock (basically pushes a 3/8" pin through a bracket on the lid to lock it down). The lock looks like a regular barrel lock once pushed in.
Cheers.
EDIT: Pictures added
Lilwolf:
CheffoJeffo, where did you get the pushbutton? I like it a LOT!
I did almost the same for my control panels. But I used wood and have two pegs that I put in.
Its not too bad, but I would love to have something that didn't require finding the pegs.
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: Lilwolf on December 05, 2005, 10:48:07 am ---CheffoJeffo, where did you get the pushbutton? I like it a LOT!
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Came with the cabinet (bought at auction) ... hadn't seen them before. I would expect that *somebody* must stock these as they really are the only option I can think of for securing a showcase on location.
Cheers.
JonnyBoy:
I decided to go with a few of those cabinet latches. I can get them discounted at work (we sell Stanely products) and I'll put one on each side. It'll add a nice professional touch. I'll give you updates on how they work out.
Extreme8:
I think I'm going to ditch the hook and loop fasteners and go with something like this.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1611
Doesn't get much stealthier (is that even a word?) than that.