Add A Lock To A Drawer

With a ruler or measuring tape determine where the center of the drawer is.

Add a lock to a drawer.

A location higher on the filing cabinet door will hinder the top edge of the drawer from being pried open. Hey guys in this video i m installing a drawer lock in this kitchen drawer. Measure the thickness of the drawer face. Make sure you have at least 1 2 inch thickness where you want to mount the lock.

Mark this point with a marker or piece of tape. Examine the desk drawer. Place the chosen lock in the spot to ensure that the bolt of the lock will extend far enough to catch should the drawer be opened. Also known as compression cam locks turn the handle a quarter turn to latch then another quarter turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Hey guys in this video i m installing a drawer lock in this kitchen drawer. A mortise lock is installed entirely in the wood so you need to use a hammer and chisel to chip and remove wood from the center of the drawer. Free shipping on eligible orders see details. Select the best location for the lock on the drawer and mark the location for screws with a pencil or washable marker.

Check to make sure the drawer face itself is thick enough and strong enough to mount the surface lock directly onto its surface. It uses a spring loaded solenoid lock mechanism that is powered when a reed magnet switch is activated. It uses a battery to power the lock mechanism but i have also included a optional power port on the bottom of the drawer to be able to plug it in and activate it even if the battery dies. 1pcs black 4 2 out of 5 stars 37.

It is very simple to build and rather effective. Step 1 choose a location for the lock. Align the strike plate and remove wood from the drawer to install it. With that in mind choose a location about one inch below the top lip of the drawer.

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