Modular Control panel latch

[nussmier]

I have been doing some research to start converting my control panel to a modular design.  I have seen Doc's modular panel and I like it.  I have read that some people like to add another way to secure it in the vertical plane just to be safe.  I tend to be pretty aggressive so I was thinking I would want it to be more secure.  I was wondering has anyone tried to use those child proof locks that are magnetic?  Are they tight latching to ensure no play?  Are they strong enough et etc.  I was thinking I would mount a latch under every dowel that is in the panel.
Thanks

Nuss

[u_rebelscum]

...I was wondering has anyone tried to use those child proof locks that are magnetic?  Are they tight latching to ensure no play?  Are they strong enough et etc.  I was thinking I would mount a latch under every dowel that is in the panel.

Yes
Not really if you want it to latch/unlatch without having to bend the CP (it needs to swing freely, but 1/32" is enough IIRC)
Yes (with one of these + guides I can lift my box CP by either joystick without the bottom falling off)

edit: I used these "Magnetic Tot Loks".

[SavannahLion]

I used these "Magnetic Tot Loks".

Oh wow, I didn't even know those things existed. And here I was trying to figure out how I could do the same thing from scratch.

[telengard]

I have been doing some research to start converting my control panel to a modular design.  I have seen Doc's modular panel and I like it.  I have read that some people like to add another way to secure it in the vertical plane just to be safe.  I tend to be pretty aggressive so I was thinking I would want it to be more secure.  I was wondering has anyone tried to use those child proof locks that are magnetic?  Are they tight latching to ensure no play?  Are they strong enough et etc.  I was thinking I would mount a latch under every dowel that is in the panel.
Thanks

Nuss

Yeah, I'm also aggressive and I lock my modular panels down w/ screws.  I knew that if they felt even remotely like they might give or something and get loose it would alter my playing.  I have absolutely *zero* issues with aggressive play and I'm probably the sloppiest Robotron player out there.   

Good luck with your project!  If you are looking for a different approach I've documented how I did mine (see signature).

~telengard

[nussmier]

Yea I checked yours out Tel its pretty sweet just not sure I want to go that route yet.  Who knows one day I might end up there anway..Thanks for the input...