Excellent working lock and well built. Only complaint is the nails for the key plate are a touch long when lock is installed in wood less than one inch thick. Easily fixed with short brass screws or a predrill and snipped nails.

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May 21, 2016

Blaine B

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Advanced

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chest lock

The chest lock worked out perfectly.just what I needed to complete my project. I would recommend it to anyone

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February 6, 2016

paul a

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Why did you choose this?

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Have used before

Mary V on Mar 20, 2019

Shadow box

Brian D on Feb 23, 2019

making toy boxes for my 3 granddaughters

charles w on Dec 16, 2018

used before works well

Edward L on Aug 12, 2018

Exact replacement. Amazing

Paul M on Jul 8, 2018

Building a large cedar chest. Like the antique look.

Christina L on Jun 16, 2018

I'm building my son's wedding gift - a large box similar to Woodworking Magazine's "1839 School Box" and need a lock for it.

Christopher H on May 29, 2018

Have successfully used it before

Raymond S on Apr 26, 2018

Couldn't find one anywhere else

Debbie on Feb 11, 2018

Making hope chest for customer

DBeersman on Feb 4, 2018

I like the clean look of these for large chests. They aren't the best for security but serve the purpose.

Darrel H on Jan 1, 2018

for a memory chest

KEVIN L on Dec 3, 2017

Replace a missing one in my desk

Debbie on Jun 27, 2017

Easy install

Matthew S on Apr 11, 2017

restoring an small oval table with drawer. Lock set was missing & this lock set should be a great fit

Dan R on Mar 13, 2017

Built a wooden box and needed a mortise lock for a clean look

Kurt P on Jan 15, 2017

NEEDED TO FINISH HOPE CHEST

Lee W on Dec 29, 2016

style

Michael K on Aug 1, 2016

It was the lock that fit my antique trunk.

Donna L. F on Apr 30, 2016

Have used twice before and it works very well although the key could be stronger. Have broken one in the past.

Bill P on Apr 11, 2016

built a small chest, thought it would set the box off

Robert D on Mar 5, 2016

I made a card chest for my daughters wedding that she wanted to make into a keepsake box that she could lock. works perfect

robert y on Jan 25, 2016

because of the price compared to the other lock you carry

Raymond D on Dec 10, 2015

I am building a Prayer box for a lady minister I know and this is just what I need for the box to be locked.

Ronald J M on Aug 27, 2015

Antique secretary door had no lock in the cutout for it. Wasn't sure if this would fit but can use it later if it doesn't.

Dalanne M on Jul 4, 2015

Have used before

Mary V on Mar 20, 2019

It will finish off a ‘secret’ box I’m working on.

Dana G on Feb 27, 2019

Shadow box

Brian D on Feb 23, 2019

price

Linus F E on Jan 1, 2019

making toy boxes for my 3 granddaughters

charles w on Dec 16, 2018

I have used this in the past. Great little lock for small boxes. I was able to pirate/adapt the quadrant hinge jigs for easy installation. Buy the deep router bit and take your time.

John O on Nov 13, 2018

used before works well

Edward L on Aug 12, 2018

seems appropriate for my chest.

george b on Aug 9, 2018

Exact replacement. Amazing

Paul M on Jul 8, 2018

Made several cases with these. work good & reasonable price.

Martin H on Jul 5, 2018

Building a large cedar chest. Like the antique look.

Christina L on Jun 16, 2018

made well and is just what we needed for our granddaughter blanket chest.

Gloria B on Jun 5, 2018

I'm building my son's wedding gift - a large box similar to Woodworking Magazine's "1839 School Box" and need a lock for it.

Christopher H on May 29, 2018

Replace the old lock chest.

James V on May 4, 2018

Have successfully used it before

Raymond S on Apr 26, 2018

I am jealously possessive of my wife's chest and I want to lock it up when not in use.

john b on Feb 19, 2018

Couldn't find one anywhere else

Debbie on Feb 11, 2018

Project I'm making.

Andres M on Feb 8, 2018

Making hope chest for customer

DBeersman on Feb 4, 2018

look good

William W on Jan 31, 2018

I like the clean look of these for large chests. They aren't the best for security but serve the purpose.

Darrel H on Jan 1, 2018

I chose this so I could put it in a telephone table with a drawer that I'm building.

Cameron J on Dec 31, 2017

for a memory chest

KEVIN L on Dec 3, 2017

For wedding card box.

Guest on Jul 30, 2017

Replace a missing one in my desk

Debbie on Jun 27, 2017

For a small jewelry box

Reynaldo E on Jun 16, 2017

Easy install

Matthew S on Apr 11, 2017

works great and looks good

Gerald B on Apr 8, 2017

restoring an small oval table with drawer. Lock set was missing & this lock set should be a great fit

Dan R on Mar 13, 2017

Suggested by a friend and fits the project I'm trying to do.

Benjamin S on Jan 17, 2017

Built a wooden box and needed a mortise lock for a clean look

Kurt P on Jan 15, 2017

How else would I protect the cigars?

David G on Jan 2, 2017

NEEDED TO FINISH HOPE CHEST

Lee W on Dec 29, 2016

Because I am restoring an antique chest that we plan on using as a coffee table. Simply put I just wanted to restore it to its original state

Roberto F on Oct 11, 2016

style

Michael K on Aug 1, 2016

replacement for one that is binding and doesn't full function correctly.

Randy G on Jun 4, 2016

It was the lock that fit my antique trunk.

Donna L. F on Apr 30, 2016

Will work well on my flintlock pistol case.

Martin H on Apr 14, 2016

Have used twice before and it works very well although the key could be stronger. Have broken one in the past.

Bill P on Apr 11, 2016

sons school project

maryann h on Mar 9, 2016

built a small chest, thought it would set the box off

Robert D on Mar 5, 2016

Looks relatively easy to install

Jeffrey R on Mar 3, 2016

I made a card chest for my daughters wedding that she wanted to make into a keepsake box that she could lock. works perfect

robert y on Jan 25, 2016

I wanted a simple lock for a Hope Chest I made for my granddaughter.

John W on Jan 7, 2016

because of the price compared to the other lock you carry

Raymond D on Dec 10, 2015

for small boxes that I make I some times add locks.

JAMES H on Sep 11, 2015

I am building a Prayer box for a lady minister I know and this is just what I need for the box to be locked.

Ronald J M on Aug 27, 2015

Looked like the only think that would meet the needs of the casket I'm building for my granddaughter who will not live long after birth.

Robert J on Jul 7, 2015

Antique secretary door had no lock in the cutout for it. Wasn't sure if this would fit but can use it later if it doesn't.

Dalanne M on Jul 4, 2015

Looks to be ideal for an oak dove tailed box I am making.

Paul S on Jun 3, 2015

It will finish off a ‘secret’ box I’m working on.

Dana G on Feb 27, 2019

price

Linus F E on Jan 1, 2019

I have used this in the past. Great little lock for small boxes. I was able to pirate/adapt the quadrant hinge jigs for easy installation. Buy the deep router bit and take your time.

John O on Nov 13, 2018

seems appropriate for my chest.

george b on Aug 9, 2018

Made several cases with these. work good & reasonable price.

Martin H on Jul 5, 2018

made well and is just what we needed for our granddaughter blanket chest.

Gloria B on Jun 5, 2018

Replace the old lock chest.

James V on May 4, 2018

I am jealously possessive of my wife's chest and I want to lock it up when not in use.

john b on Feb 19, 2018

Project I'm making.

Andres M on Feb 8, 2018

look good

William W on Jan 31, 2018

I chose this so I could put it in a telephone table with a drawer that I'm building.

Cameron J on Dec 31, 2017

For wedding card box.

Guest on Jul 30, 2017

For a small jewelry box

Reynaldo E on Jun 16, 2017

works great and looks good

Gerald B on Apr 8, 2017

Suggested by a friend and fits the project I'm trying to do.

Benjamin S on Jan 17, 2017

How else would I protect the cigars?

David G on Jan 2, 2017

Because I am restoring an antique chest that we plan on using as a coffee table. Simply put I just wanted to restore it to its original state

Roberto F on Oct 11, 2016

replacement for one that is binding and doesn't full function correctly.

Randy G on Jun 4, 2016

Will work well on my flintlock pistol case.

Martin H on Apr 14, 2016

sons school project

maryann h on Mar 9, 2016

Looks relatively easy to install

Jeffrey R on Mar 3, 2016

I wanted a simple lock for a Hope Chest I made for my granddaughter.

John W on Jan 7, 2016

for small boxes that I make I some times add locks.

JAMES H on Sep 11, 2015

Looked like the only think that would meet the needs of the casket I'm building for my granddaughter who will not live long after birth.

Robert J on Jul 7, 2015

Looks to be ideal for an oak dove tailed box I am making.

Paul S on Jun 3, 2015

Are the keys for this lock universal? If I order several locks will the keys be interchangeable?

ArcNYC on Jan 5, 2016

BEST ANSWER: Yes, each lock is the same. One key fits them all.

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Tim M on Jan 5, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

BEST ANSWER: Yes, each lock is the same. One key fits them all.

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Tim M on Jan 5, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

I only used one of these, but the simplicity of the design leads me to believe it would be interchangeable.

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Constance H on Jan 5, 2016
Purchased on Mar 11, 2015

After using one of these I'd say they are universal. It is basically an old skeleton key.

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John W on Jan 5, 2016
Purchased on Feb 2, 2015

Yes

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Joe H on Jan 5, 2016
Purchased on Mar 4, 2015

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What screw size does this latch use?

A shopper on Jun 11, 2015

BEST ANSWER: Mine came with screws and I have put them in place, so I'm not sure what size they were. They are brass, so I had to be careful to make the whole large enough, that the screw didn't break off. I had one break off!

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Tim M on Jun 11, 2015
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

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Tim M on Jun 11, 2015
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

medium sized steel screws secure the lock mechanism. Smaller brass screws for everything else.

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Peggy S on Jul 23, 2015
Purchased on May 4, 2015

Not sure of the size, but it does come with the screws.

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dane h on Jun 12, 2015
Purchased on Feb 20, 2015

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What is the backset for this?

Debbie on Jun 27, 2017

BEST ANSWER: Just about anything will be ok. I centered the lock set in 5/8 thick cherry stock. I would go thicker in softer wood. I was very happy with this lock.

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Thomas N on Jun 28, 2017
Purchased on Aug 25, 2015

BEST ANSWER: Just about anything will be ok. I centered the lock set in 5/8 thick cherry stock. I would go thicker in softer wood. I was very happy with this lock.

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Thomas N on Jun 28, 2017
Purchased on Aug 25, 2015

From the face of the latch body to the center of the key pivot measures at 0.785 inches.

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Roger C on Jun 27, 2017
Purchased on Aug 23, 2015

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Hi, I am very much interested into that lock. Is it possible to buy an extra key? In case I lose the one we get with the lock, what should I do?

Philippe S on Jan 8, 2019

BEST ANSWER: I don't know you would probably need to look in a Rockler catalog.

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Paul Y on Jan 8, 2019
Purchased on Jan 15, 2017

BEST ANSWER: I don't know you would probably need to look in a Rockler catalog.

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Paul Y on Jan 8, 2019
Purchased on Jan 15, 2017

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What are the dimensions of the latch & plate? can it be installed in 2/4" thick wood?

Mel K on Sep 16, 2015

BEST ANSWER: If you go onto Rockler.com and enter the number 28241 in the search box is will take you to this products page. A down the page a little on the right side you will see the header labeled Technical Downloads. Click on the document below that and that has all the measurements I am sure you'll need

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Rick H Staff on Sep 16, 2015

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