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02-07-2025, 09:18 PM
I have two different sized Gerstner Tool Chests, both missing the front panel that holds in the drawers for transportation, and folds under when in use. Neither is these chests will be overly valuable when done. One was vinyl covered (needs new covering) the second was also missing a drawer. Point is I don't want to spend "big bucks" on locks. Gerstner has original ones for $75.00, which is too rich for me.
The front panels are 1/2" thick, and there isn't much room behind them. I am looking for lower cost locks "similar" to the one pictured. (that is not a Gerstner). It should be kind of a dead bolt style that mortises into the panel. I've looked on Amazon, and Van Dykes, and haven't found the right one. I only need close, not perfect.
Got any ideas? Maybe a sliding latch?
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02-07-2025, 11:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-07-2025, 11:23 PM by MstrCarpenter.)
I Googled "thin drawer lock", chose images from results, and found this pretty quick.
https://www.armstronglocks.com/drawer-lo...41121.html
There were other options that may work better on the same page, didn't check shipping but the prices are definitely affordable.
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02-08-2025, 12:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-08-2025, 12:22 AM by TABlank.)
I had the same problem when I built Gerstner style chests. These two at WoodCraft, stock numbers 130316 and 158444, were about the best I could find that fit the stock I was using. I used the full mortise one, it is somewhat more solid than the other one and I liked the appearance of the full mortise style.
https://www.woodcraft.com/search?q=small...w=products
Good luck.
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Go to the Gerstner forum. Lots of help over there. Lots of parts.
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Thanks for the replies. I went to the forum, but it is temporarily closed. You folks did bring up some options that I hadn't found. I think I will get the front panels done as it will buy me some time. These chests have been around my house for =/- 10 years. Thinking about giving them to daughters for jewelry chests.
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Check out Lee Valley. They have a descent amount of locks in their hardware section. Might have what your looking for.
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Hmmm, I went to the Gerstner forum. it's changed since I was there last but I did find this.
https://gerstnerusa.com/shop/part-1051-n...tise-lock/
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how different is it from some of the old Lane chests
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