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neb
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2014 08:11pm
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I'm looking to make or design a door latch for the shack. I have a standard solid wood walk in door with the pre-drilled hole and meant for a conventional door knob. At the time I have a inner part that goes through the side of door that latches the door to the door frame. As it is now I really am the only one that can open the door. It is kind of a funny deal but that is what I have. It works but want to build a door latch or make some kind of latch so I can open from out side and of course from the inside. I want to use the door I have.
If you would have any ideas of a secure door latch for the shack I would appreciate it. Thanks
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Bzzzzzt
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2014 08:46pm
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You could just purchase a standard door knob and use the mechanism but build yourself home made handles. You just have to be able to turn the latch which I bet a person could do very easily.
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 21 Apr 2014 09:15am
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What you might consider is abandoning the metal latch altogether, and fashioning your own handle/latch out of twisted knots and other pieces of wood, which amounts to a lever that fits into a latch on the wall.
To lock the door, install a standard deadbolt with key.
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