If you follow my blog than you know that I have already addressed drawer locks…  I hope the push locks are working out for you…

Today I wanted to write about locking doors, which is another hot button for many of my customers.  Sure locking a single door is simple, drill a ¾” hole for your lock and surface mount a catch on the vertical.  I know it’s not rocket science…

What happens when you have two 12” wide doors in a 24” section and your client wants a lock?  Do you use two locks?  Using two locks will work fine, however I suggest using one lock and an elbow catch…

After an elbow catch is mounted to the back of one of the doors, it can’t be opened unless the catch is released.   You than mount your lock on the opposite door and have it lock on the first door.  Think of the way French doors operate.

This should be an easier installation and the finished product will look better…

If you would like more information about locking doors or drawers please contact me at richdemarco@optonline.net.