This is likely the place for an answer, so thanks in advance.

I have a nice family table with about 3 leaves (had one extra made, as
the frame will fit 3, and only 2 were with it when I got it.)

The leaves line up with a small pair of dowels, and matching holes in
the next leaf. The frame is a series of sliding members.

The problem is that when I insert leaves, there is no mechanism to hold
the table from opening up. I tried a bungee cord and some cup hooks,
but that is an improvisation that leaves a lot to be desired.

Where can I get some sort of catches/latch to hold this thing together.
Something like the turning latch on a window might do. Any good ideas?
And, where can I find such beasts?

Thanks!

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that often.

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This is likely the place for an answer, so thanks in advance.

I have a nice family table with about 3 leaves (had one extra made, as
the frame will fit 3, and only 2 were with it when I got it.)

The leaves line up with a small pair of dowels, and matching holes in
the next leaf. The frame is a series of sliding members.

The problem is that when I insert leaves, there is no mechanism to hold
the table from opening up. I tried a bungee cord and some cup hooks,
but that is an improvisation that leaves a lot to be desired.

Where can I get some sort of catches/latch to hold this thing together.
Something like the turning latch on a window might do. Any good ideas?
And, where can I find such beasts?

Thanks!

Reply directly to , as I don't read this group all
that often.

Thanks, that will do the trick!

Thanks, that will do the trick!