[C320-list] Installing new cabinet latches

[Martin Rosenberg]

David,
   I have used chalk effectively. It's also much easier to clean up than
paint.
Martin

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 4:42 PM David Veeneman <davidv at veeneman.com> wrote:

> I am installing new cabinet latches (Catalina Direct part #Z3093 <
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-350/interior/cabinet-and-drawer-latch/?SearchResults=1>)
> in my galley. There is a picture of the latch at:
>
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/images/products/2641/Z3093_S07_1529_lg.jpg
> <https://www.catalinadirect.com/images/products/2641/Z3093_S07_1529_lg.jpg
> >
>
> The latch attaches to the back of the cabinet door, and uses the existing
> hole in the cabinet door. The latch has a knob which forces a bar upward
> when pressed. The problem is that the woodwork at the top of the cabinet
> frame is too thick for the bar to slide behind, which is why I’ll need to
> rout a small pocket (channel) for the bar to slide into.
>
> Here’s my question: How do I determine where to rout the woodwork—how do I
> align the latch?
>
> At this point, I’m thinking about:
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> (1) Mount the latch on the door;
>
> (2) Paint the top of the bar that slides up when the latch is engaged;
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> (3) While the paint is wet, close the cabinet door, then push the latch to
> raise the bar up to the woodwork, which will (hopefully) transfer a paint
> impression of the end of the bar onto the wood frame above the cabinet; and
>
> (4) Pull the latch to lower the bar, open the door, and remove any
> remaining paint from the latch bar.
>
> At that point I should have a rectangular paint mark to serve as a guide
> for routing out a pocket for the bar to slide into.
>
> To those of you who are more experienced at cabinetry than I am: Does that
> make sense? Is it practical? Is there an easier way to get the job done?
> Thanks for your help.
>
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> David Veeneman
> Dana Point, CA
> SV Adelante, C320 #131
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