Tools To Last A lifetime
Cabinet Latch Choices
Cabinet latches come in two basic designs. Hook and cleat style and magnetic latches. The magnetic design offers some features that hook and cleat styles do not. The time until a toddler defeats then magnetic latch will most likely be longer because the hook and cleat design allows the cabinet or drawer to open slightly offering a chance for a toddler to reach inside the storage unit and figure out how to disable the latch.
If you’re going to do it yourself then get the right tools.
The Milwaukee Tools, M12, right angle, compact, cordless, impact driver will be something you’ll need to install short screws in tight places like this drawer frame. Milwaukee Tools also offers an M12, right angle drill.
Both of these tools really bring your DIY abilities to another level.
Magnetic Cabinet Latches V-Maisi Brand
(Vmaisi Child Proof Cupboard & Drawer Latches) VMaisi Brand Magnetic Cabinet Latches are well designed, really nice to install and priced competitively. There are many brands of this magnetic style of cabinet latches on Amazon and other online retailers. Many have only an adhesive attachment method. These give you an option to use the adhesive application or screws or both. Having options is great. Vmaisi includes an installation tool that makes the process very simple. They are hands down the best designed magnetic cabinet latches.
