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I believe the name you are looking for is 'turn button'.
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Thank you, sir. Turn button it is.
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01-18-2017, 07:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-18-2017, 07:39 PM by Jack in omaha.)
And they used to be everywhere in every tool box, garage and basement alway had a bunch around as the used to hold the screens and storm windows on No they have mostly disappeared
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I still use metal turn buttons on the storm/screen door on the back door, to hold the aluminum-framed screen or storm window (depending on season).
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They still hold my window screens on my windows.
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01-19-2017, 02:53 PM
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Armed with "turn button", I googled it. 'Turn button latch' and 'turn button catch' came up a lot. You can get the stamped metal ones to hold your window screens in place, or cast metal in a variety of finishes - some fairly expensive. My turn buttons are made from cherry, however I've decided to use a different latch method. You need a separate knob on each door if you are using turn buttons to hold the doors closed. That looks too "busy" to my eye.
Mike B.
One thing is for certain though. Whichever method you use, you can be absolutely certain that you are most assuredly doing it wrong. Axehandle, 2/24/2016
Do not get in to much of a hurry buddy... Arlin, 5/18/2022
Apology excepted. TT. 2/25/20223