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Hullo Mike.You can buy purpose made latches of all different shapes and sizes on Ebay but a cheap way is just to use 2 screws and an elastic band or elastic cord.Screw one into the lid,one into the front of the box and join them with the elastic.Or one on each corner of the box....I'm sure other people on here will offer they're own designs.....
simple routes ?
-elastic.
-small screw / screws
-finishing nail that stays in the lid but a recess is drilled for the rest in the body side . it slides in when closed .
- big ass chunky window lock ;-)
-magnet
- holes and jute tie
- thin foam or wood one side so it "smushes" shut .
- a block of wood and velcro
- or an actual clasp ;-)
Glue a square dowell inside the box, along the closing side. Put a couple screws through the lid and into the dowell. Done. Remove screws when you need access.
Duck Tape!
Ditto..
I'm currently in the early stages of my second build. The picture shows the inside of my box. Still early days, but I think this one will really "sing"!
I use something very similar to these... http://b2bimg.bridgat.com/files/decorative_box_latch_HS01901.jpg. I get them from a local craft store (A.C. Moore) for around $1 each. They have ones like these too, http://www.tallpoppycraft.com/catalog/images/cb11.jpg.
Arent the screws too long for the thickness of the box? Do you glue a backer on the side and top to sink the screws into?
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