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Looking for lock for Gerstner Chest.

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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?

Thanks


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How to guard the holes in the Martin House from issue 231 Woodsmith

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Hi,

I built the Martin House a few years ago. Well....I should call it thesparrows, wrens and chickadees house. Nary a martin in site. Oh well.


But I also looked out this AM and saw a squirrel....bastages!!....go in 1 of the holes. How would you prevent this?


I was thinking about looking around for SS washers that have an ID that'll fit the birds, but not the rats that can get through. McMasterCarr maybe?? (of course I'll check the Cornell School of Ornithology to get the correct ID beforehand). Since the individual doors are curved somewhat, do they make large size washers that are slightly curved?


Anyone else built it? If so, how are you keeping the bastages out??



(It does look much better in real life...the snap of a .jpg file seems to wash out some of the colors)

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