I'll be making an air rifle carry/storage case. I was going to use
a lunch-box type latch to keep it closed - it won't need a lot of force
to keep it closed, so a couple of those would work nicely. I've already
found a good source, thats not the question.

I've decided I'd like to make my own latches, instead of buying
them. No, I'm not so cheap I don't want to spend the money, I'd just
rather make my own. The case will be stored standing up, and next to
some more cases. That means the latches, or catches if you want to call
them that, can't protrude on the sides - the ends won't matter. The top
would be limited to about 1/2", because they'll be stored in a limited
height space. Also, I don't want something you take a part out to open
it, because that's an annoyance to keep track of. And, no, I don't want
anything on a string either. Oh yeah, it doesn't need to take a
padlock.

I've got several ideas on the subject, they'll all work - and, I've
been googing like Hell, but wonder if anyone here can some up with
something I've not thought of. I was going to mention a few of my
ideas, then decided not, I'd rather see what you all can come up with
instead. For proof it ain't rocket science, I just came up with
probably my best idea, while I was typing this paragraph.

OK, any usable ideas on this?

If you decide to respond, for the Gods sakes, don't copy this whole
damn post, snip. And, if you don't know how, learn., Yeah, I know,
some of you do snip, but way too many don't.




JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

"J T" wrote in message
...

OK, any usable ideas on this?

you said snipe.....

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/w00110.asp

Bob S.

OK, any usable ideas on this?

you said snipe.....

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/w00110.asp

Bob S.

That's kewl!!

"J T" wrote in message
...
I'll be making an air rifle carry/storage case.

Should be easy enough - start with plans for an air guitar case and make
minor modifications.

B.

Mon, Dec 5, 2005, 1:07am (EST+5) (Bob*S) who could've
sniped some mo

Nope, kinda neat, but won't work on my case, opens different..



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

Sun, Dec 4, 2005, 9:19pm (Buddy*Matlosz) coth
claimeth:
Should be easy enough - start with plans for an air guitar case and make
minor modifications.

Nope, won't work. The parts are disconnued.



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

What if you just use the normal latch but recess the opening where it will
sit?

----+ +-----
| XX |
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Bad ascii art above!

"J T" wrote in message
...
I'll be making an air rifle carry/storage case. I was going to use
a lunch-box type latch to keep it closed - it won't need a lot of force
to keep it closed, so a couple of those would work nicely. I've already
found a good source, thats not the question.

I've decided I'd like to make my own latches, instead of buying
them. No, I'm not so cheap I don't want to spend the money, I'd just
rather make my own. The case will be stored standing up, and next to
some more cases. That means the latches, or catches if you want to call
them that, can't protrude on the sides - the ends won't matter. The top
would be limited to about 1/2", because they'll be stored in a limited
height space. Also, I don't want something you take a part out to open
it, because that's an annoyance to keep track of. And, no, I don't want
anything on a string either. Oh yeah, it doesn't need to take a
padlock.

I've got several ideas on the subject, they'll all work - and, I've
been googing like Hell, but wonder if anyone here can some up with
something I've not thought of. I was going to mention a few of my
ideas, then decided not, I'd rather see what you all can come up with
instead. For proof it ain't rocket science, I just came up with
probably my best idea, while I was typing this paragraph.

OK, any usable ideas on this?

If you decide to respond, for the Gods sakes, don't copy this whole
damn post, snip. And, if you don't know how, learn., Yeah, I know,
some of you do snip, but way too many don't.




JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

Tue, Dec 6, 2005, 2:17pm (EST+5) (Rob*V) doth burble:
What if you just use the normal latch but recess the opening where it
will sit?

What normal latch? I'm making this, so it doesn't have even an
abnormal latch, let alone a normal latch.



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

"J T" wrote in message

OK, any usable ideas on this?

When in doubt, go to the experts. In this case, you might want to take a
look at one manufacturer's web site for ideas:

www.protex.com

another idea is to make a pair of springy hooks that interlock like this:


o-----------------/
/----------------o

these are carved out of wood, and when closed, the two hooks (/) mate. To
release, you slide them apart. Make them springy, or make a wooden spring
for them to work against (so they'll stay closed). The (o) is the mounting
point ... a pivot if you're using an external spring, fixed mount if the
latch itself is the spring.

Make them out of contrasting wood as a feature, or make them out of the same
wood (to obscure their location). Put a couple of extras around the case
that aren't functional (to confuse people).

Hope this helps,

Rick

Tue, Dec 6, 2005, 4:43pm (EST+5)
(Rick*M) did say:
snip another idea is to make a pair of springy hooks that interlock
snip

Haven't seen any ready-made that inspire me. Yep, your idea is
similar to the one I already came up with. I describe it in my thread
On Design and Plans - or something like that.



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

Actually issue 179 of FWW has a section of how do make different latches.


"J T" wrote in message
...
I'll be making an air rifle carry/storage case. I was going to use
a lunch-box type latch to keep it closed - it won't need a lot of force
to keep it closed, so a couple of those would work nicely. I've already
found a good source, thats not the question.

I've decided I'd like to make my own latches, instead of buying
them. No, I'm not so cheap I don't want to spend the money, I'd just
rather make my own. The case will be stored standing up, and next to
some more cases. That means the latches, or catches if you want to call
them that, can't protrude on the sides - the ends won't matter. The top
would be limited to about 1/2", because they'll be stored in a limited
height space. Also, I don't want something you take a part out to open
it, because that's an annoyance to keep track of. And, no, I don't want
anything on a string either. Oh yeah, it doesn't need to take a
padlock.

I've got several ideas on the subject, they'll all work - and, I've
been googing like Hell, but wonder if anyone here can some up with
something I've not thought of. I was going to mention a few of my
ideas, then decided not, I'd rather see what you all can come up with
instead. For proof it ain't rocket science, I just came up with
probably my best idea, while I was typing this paragraph.

OK, any usable ideas on this?

If you decide to respond, for the Gods sakes, don't copy this whole
damn post, snip. And, if you don't know how, learn., Yeah, I know,
some of you do snip, but way too many don't.




JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

Wed, Dec 7, 2005, 3:00pm (EST+5) (Rob*V) did say:
Actually issue 179 of FWW has a section of how do make different
latches.

I just checked the FWW website, the catches take wood or metal
pins.

From my original post:
"Also, I don't want something you take a part out to open it, because
that's an annoyance to keep track of. And, no, I don't want anything on
a string either."

Anyway, I don't get FWW any more.



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

This apparently never made it the first time, so here I go again.

"J T" wrote in message

OK, any usable ideas on this?

When in doubt, go to the experts. In this case, you might want to take a
look at one manufacturer's web site for ideas:

www.protex.com

another idea is to make a pair of springy hooks that interlock like this:


o-----------------/
/----------------o

these are carved out of wood, and when closed, the two hooks (/) mate. To
release, you slide them apart. Make them springy, or make a wooden spring
for them to work against (so they'll stay closed). The (o) is the mounting
point ... a pivot if you're using an external spring, fixed mount if the
latch itself is the spring.

Make them out of contrasting wood as a feature, or make them out of the same
wood (to obscure their location). Put a couple of extras around the case
that aren't functional (to confuse people).

Hope this helps,

Rick

Wed, Dec 7, 2005, 7:11pm (EST+5)
(Rick*M) doth claimeth:
This apparently never made it the first time, snip

Yes, it did. And, I responded.



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.

"J T" wrote in message
...

Yes, it did. And, I responded.


Sadly, my news server never got either ... or so it tells me.

Regards,

Rick

Thu, Dec 8, 2005, 1:23am (EST+5)
(Rick*M) does lament:
Sadly, my news server never got either ... or so it tells me.

Recheck this thread.



JOAT
A rolling stone gathers no moss...unless it's a hobby he does on the
weekends.