H hotwheels Joined Dec 18, 2014 Messages 884 Location San Francisco, CA Mar 25, 2015 #1 I would like to install the correct lock into this old Craftsman toolbox. What lock do I need? The mounting hole is 5/8" wide and a 3/4" tall. hotwheels
I would like to install the correct lock into this old Craftsman toolbox. What lock do I need? The mounting hole is 5/8" wide and a 3/4" tall. hotwheels
O Oil Changer Joined Aug 28, 2006 Messages 2,326 Mar 25, 2015 #2 Find a similar box at a garage sale or swap meet and put it on that one? Of course that only works if you're keeping the box you have for sentimental reasons.
Find a similar box at a garage sale or swap meet and put it on that one? Of course that only works if you're keeping the box you have for sentimental reasons.
H hotwheels Thread starter Joined Dec 18, 2014 Messages 884 Location San Francisco, CA Mar 25, 2015 #3 I don't really want a second box, just a lock. Are there generic locks like that? hotwheels
O OneEyeJack Joined Sep 14, 2010 Messages 7,485 Location S California Mar 25, 2015 #4 A cheaper way might be to purchase a new box.
R Rick in PA Joined Jan 4, 2003 Messages 3,203 Location Southeastern, PA Mar 25, 2015 #5 Try McMaster-Carr they have a variety of cam locks, one might do the trick. The size you mention sounds like a standard 3/4" "double D" hole. Last edited: Mar 25, 2015
Try McMaster-Carr they have a variety of cam locks, one might do the trick. The size you mention sounds like a standard 3/4" "double D" hole.
H hotwheels Thread starter Joined Dec 18, 2014 Messages 884 Location San Francisco, CA Mar 25, 2015 #6 Originally Posted By: Rick in PA sounds like a standard 3/4" "double D" hole. Thanks, this is the kind of info I was hoping for. Now I just need to figure out the latching distance. hotwheels
Originally Posted By: Rick in PA sounds like a standard 3/4" "double D" hole. Thanks, this is the kind of info I was hoping for. Now I just need to figure out the latching distance. hotwheels
Klutch9 Joined Jan 7, 2009 Messages 2,695 Location Rochester, MI, US, World Mar 25, 2015 #7 Originally Posted By: hotwheels Originally Posted By: Rick in PA sounds like a standard 3/4" "double D" hole. Thanks, this is the kind of info I was hoping for. Now I just need to figure out the latching distance. hotwheels PM sent.
Originally Posted By: hotwheels Originally Posted By: Rick in PA sounds like a standard 3/4" "double D" hole. Thanks, this is the kind of info I was hoping for. Now I just need to figure out the latching distance. hotwheels PM sent.
dishdude $100 Site Donor 2023 Joined Nov 14, 2008 Messages 16,545 Location Phoenix Mar 25, 2015 #8 Definitely a cam lock, figuring out what tailpiece might be a challenge. http://compx.com/stocklocks.html
Definitely a cam lock, figuring out what tailpiece might be a challenge. http://compx.com/stocklocks.html
Leo99 Joined Mar 30, 2014 Messages 7,796 Location NJ Mar 27, 2015 #9 I bought some locks off ebay that might work for what you want. Something like this maybe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cam-Lock-Latch-3...=item27e1d04c93
I bought some locks off ebay that might work for what you want. Something like this maybe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cam-Lock-Latch-3...=item27e1d04c93
E EdwardC Joined Nov 14, 2013 Messages 2,160 Location Chicago, IL Mar 27, 2015 #10 You might be able to go to a local big box store and grab a mailbox lock. It might be the same hole with flats. http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Product...ds=mailbox+lock They're pretty inexpensive. Actually, the threaded body is probably a better fit: http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Product...ds=mailbox+lock Last edited: Mar 27, 2015
You might be able to go to a local big box store and grab a mailbox lock. It might be the same hole with flats. http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Product...ds=mailbox+lock They're pretty inexpensive. Actually, the threaded body is probably a better fit: http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Product...ds=mailbox+lock