Robert McMillan Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) I am trying to repair my desk. I need 2 of these little "leaf spring locks" Or at least I think that's what these are called. I have looked in the local big box stores, but can't find them. Anyone have any ideas? Edited December 5, 2017 by Ron Dudelston tags added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Although not an exact match, Rockler carries some table locks. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 look to window and shutter hardware... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McMillan Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Thank you Gentlemen, I will look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 What part of the desk is this used on? kmealy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McMillan Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 28 minutes ago, lew said: What part of the desk is this used on? It's on the inside of a drawer where the face drops done. I am guessing it was meant to be so you could hide your keyboard and mouse in the drawer and pull it out when you needed to use it. Basically the springs in the latch just wore out. I looked all over Rockler's site and found one of 2 latches I might be able to use, but I would really like to find new pieces and put it on. We got this desk second hand and there is some work I have to do on it to bring it back to it's previous glory, but it will all be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 change your search criteria to slam latches Robert McMillan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I do not see where the spring goes, but have you considered just replacing the spring? Our local Ace hardware has a decent selection of small hardware including an assortment of springs. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Here it is- https://www.hardwaretree.com/proddetail.php?prod=M-170SLIDERHD HARO50 and Robert McMillan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McMillan Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 5 hours ago, lew said: Here it is- https://www.hardwaretree.com/proddetail.php?prod=M-170SLIDERHD Lew, You are awesome sir. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Glad to help! Robert McMillan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmealy Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Ah, I remember having to replace some of those on a keyboard drawer years ago, but now I can't remember where I found the replacements. Robert McMillan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McMillan Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, kmealy said: Ah, I remember having to replace some of those on a keyboard drawer years ago, but now I can't remember where I found the replacements. Lew found the exact ones I needed in the link he provided. Thanks kmealy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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