Cupboard Locks Keep Contents Secure

2007-05-02 10:04:19

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When your baby starts to crawl, walk and run, you may need to use some deterrents like using safety cabinets to keep your child from accidents. Although you may want to supervise your child at all times, there are occasions when you are preoccupied with other things that you cannot really watch your child. Childproofing your home gives you a little breathing room. This is especially true in the kitchen where hot appliances and cupboards containing hazardous chemicals are present.

To make sure that your cupboards are well-secured, you have to fit cupboard locks. They are available in a range of styles and sizes, but there are basically two types of cupboard locks: straight cupboard locks and cut cupboard locks.

Since they are simple surface locks, you can fit straight cupboard locks on the right or left hand edge of the cupboard. These locks may be made of pressed brass or mild steel. You do not need to cut in straight cupboard locks, although they can be a bit unsightly. Fitting straight cupboard locks can be very simple since you only need to screw them flat on the door.

Cut cupboard locks are recessed door locks that provide better quality work but can be tricky to fit.
Putting on cut cupboard locks is similar to installing drawer locks, although you can bore holes from the inside, which you cannot quite do in a drawer.

Generally, you should try to put in cut cupboard locks flush with the cupboard door, but some designs make this difficult to do. Try to mark in the gauge settings from the lock, and then mark a guide for cutting out the recess. You may then use a saw or a hammer and chisel to remove unwanted material. To make an entry for the lock, drill a hole and complete it using a keyhole saw.


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