Add A Lock To A Drawer

It is very simple to build and rather effective.

Add a lock to a 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. Mark this point with a marker or piece of tape. 1pcs black 4 2 out of 5 stars 37. The secret drawer lock provides invisible high tech security to a dresser or cabinet drawer.

Make sure you have at least 1 2 inch thickness where you want to mount the lock. Hey guys in this video i m installing a drawer lock in this kitchen drawer. Align the strike plate and remove wood from the drawer to install it. Examine the desk drawer.

Check to make sure the drawer face itself is thick enough and strong enough to mount the surface lock directly onto its surface. With that in mind choose a location about one inch below the top lip of the drawer. It uses a spring loaded solenoid lock mechanism that is powered when a reed magnet switch is activated. T handle keyed alike cam locks choose these locks if you need to open several with the same key.

Drawer lock letter box lock desktop lock door lock suitable for wooden cabinets model ct 138 22 opening diameter 0 75 inch 19mm for door panels with a thickness of 17 mm 22 mm. 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. With a ruler or measuring tape determine where the center of the drawer is. Free shipping on eligible orders see details.

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. 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. Measure the thickness of the drawer face. The best place to install the lock is at the center of the drawer.

Kohree cabinet cam lock set 5 pack keyed alike 1 1 8 inch 30mm cam locks secure file drawer dresser rv cylinder replacement lock hardware chrome finish zinc alloy fits on 1 max panel thickness. Step 1 choose a location for the lock. A location higher on the filing cabinet door will hinder the top edge of the drawer from being pried open.