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Posted by David Robertson on August 15, 2010 at 7:39pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

So im starting my second CGB build. Ive got my box picked out. It doesnt have a latch on it just two hinges on one side. I like to be able to open the box back up if need. So i dont wanna glue it shut. I need to find a latch. So heres the problem: The box ive decided to use has a gap between the top and bottom. Its about 5-6 mm. I need a latch that is long enough to cover the gap. Ive looked at some of the local stores with no luck.

 

Any suggestion on where i might find a latch for my box?

 

Heres a pic of the gap:

 

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  • Brett Morgan August 19, 2010 at 6:13am
    Thanks Naz ;)

    Brett

    Naz Nomad said:
    Brett Morgan said:
    Good idea man, is there such a thing as a counter sunk seat for the screw?(if that makes any sense)

    Brett

    Shawn said:
    I screw all my boxes closed too cuts down on uwanted rattles. If I need to get into it later it's easy to remove four screws then if it's glued ( the learning lessons of first builds)

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    Countersunk washers is what you're after ... http://www.leevalley.com/us/hardware/page.aspx?c=&cat=3,41306,4...
  • pi_r_squared August 18, 2010 at 9:41pm
    I like the screw idea. Something I thought about was securing magnets to the top and bottom, and using the magnets to hold it shut. Something like these:

    http://www.magnet4less.com/popup_image.php?pID=638

    No, I'm not selling them, just where I found some.

    Seems like it could be pretty cool, like an "invisible latch", but you would have to be careful, if they are thick enough that they touch when the box is closed, you may have trouble finding glue that will "win" when compared to the magnets. if you can keep a 1/16" or so between them, then they ought to hold well, and still separate when you want them to, maybe a thin piece of neoprene between them?

    Have fun.
  • Brett Morgan August 17, 2010 at 5:48am
    Good idea man, is there such a thing as a counter sunk seat for the screw?(if that makes any sense)

    Brett

    Shawn said:
    I screw all my boxes closed too cuts down on uwanted rattles. If I need to get into it later it's easy to remove four screws then if it's glued ( the learning lessons of first builds)
  • YeahDoIt August 17, 2010 at 5:39am
    Sometimes when I am looking for parts I go to resale stores and look around, maybe there is something on used clothing or a container that I can strip for parts. You might look in your fishing tackle box, perhaps a snap swivel can be modified to fit.
  • Shawn August 17, 2010 at 12:25am
    I screw all my boxes closed too cuts down on uwanted rattles. If I need to get into it later it's easy to remove four screws then if it's glued ( the learning lessons of first builds)
  • Shawn August 17, 2010 at 12:20am
    What about putting a band of wood in there or binding to fill the gap. Some brass flat stock would look sweet or a bit of that plastic chrome the low riders use on the edge of the car doors could work to spice it up. Just some thoughts
  • Catalyst August 17, 2010 at 12:07am
    maybe like a couple of latches from an old suitcase. menards may have them. or ace hardware
  • William McCauley August 16, 2010 at 11:29pm
    Self adhesive velcro, or a short belt and buckle (old watchband with small pop rivets).
  • Dan Sleep August 16, 2010 at 9:15pm
    Well, you learn something new every day. I did not know those boxes were like that.
  • David Robertson August 16, 2010 at 8:58pm
    Yea its a Indian Tabac box. It does have the wood wood inserts inside to fill the gap and keep it sealed. I think the swinging hook type might work. I just havent found any measurements for them. I may just have to buy one and see how it works. I never thought about bolting or screwing it together. I might look into that. Thanks for the input everyone.
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