Adding latch to Vinotemp
 

Well,
My 1 yr old daughter got into my Vinotemp and tore open one of my bags of HCM beads.
Luckily she didn't go for any cigars.

So, I went to Home Depot and looked at the latches and locks.
I found a Sash Lock for $1.49. It is similar to what is used on windows. I didn't want an actual lock, just something that would keep little hands out.

Here is how it looks.
http://www.theayalas.org/cigars/P8221189.JPG

Just wanted to post this in case someone needs to do something similar.

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That's perfect. Matches and everything. :tu

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Nice simple solution, looks great. Satin Nickel finish?

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Nice save. I wouldn't worry about the cigars so much but rather the child eating some beads. Good thing my end-table came with locks. :)

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is it good for aging if your kid is at 65% RH?

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Yep. I didn't realize it would match so well.
It had a reduced price for some reason.
My daughter walked over to the Vino this morning and tried pulling. Gave up after a few seconds. I couldn't be happier that it worked so well.

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Excellent, looks like it was OEM!:tu

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my brother is 15 and i find him sniffing around in my humi from time to time he has probley get a more evil reson to be in there than your baby tho lol

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cool idea, and looks nice :tu

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Good job.

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Thanks for posting that. It is a situation I'm about to encounter real soon.

:tu

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Very nice! :tu

I have one of these on my cabinet...

http://www.safeandsecurebaby.com/images/T/t_82_01.jpg

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Keep an eye on that.
My middle child is 1.5 and she can already operate turning door locks and can easily pop the snap on igloos and open them if she finds one. Just be carefull. While not as pretty the childproof option shown by greg works well.

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Did you just use a standard house drill to drill the screws in? I want to do that but add latches with small pad locks.

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I have a Ryobi Lithium Cordless drill.
I just grabbed a drill bit that was the right size. Have to be a little carful on the metal as it takes a little to start the hole. If you don't keep a steady hand the bit can slip and scratch the metal.

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So far she hasn't noticed the lock.
She does like playing with the light, though.

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Great idea!!!

I'll be doing this real soon!!!:tu

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Looks like it came from the factory that way....great job my brother!

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My 2yr old started pressing all three buttons simultaneously and broke the cooler unit.

I was thinking of installing a lock and key on the door, but did not see one that would fit for a novice to install.

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That does look nice, thanks for sharing. I am in the same boat with a 15-month old daughter who likes to get into everything. Fortunately she hasn't realized my vino actually opens yet! But I personally want a lock as it will only be a matter of time and I don't want anyone messing with my cigars and leaving the door open for an extended period of time.

Here is what someone found when I posed the question of looking for a lock. I like it because there is no drilling involved, but it definitely doesn't look that nice. I haven't bought one yet, but probably will...
http://www.marinelock.com/Refrigerator-Locks_c_1.html

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Use a center punch to dimple the metal where you are going to drill and use two bits: a small diameter bit to drill a hole, then go to the larger bit. The dimple from the center punch will keep the small bit from skating, then the pilot hole that you drilled with the smaller bit will keep the larger bit from skating.

And use sharp drill bits designed for cutting metal. Some of the inexpensive bits are really only meant for drilling wood.

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I may have to do something similar with my coolers before long. My 14 month old son just walks around them, but I keep them stacked on top of each other and keep things sitting on top. I guess he see's them both as a table. He has expressed interest a couple of times a while back when he saw my digging around in one. My little girl got into one of them when she was 2 and did a little damage. Dumped 2 boxes of cigars out on the carpet, stepped on a few of them. And broke 2 RP Vintage Robustos, and a Montecristo White Toro in two. Ruined 9 cigars total that day.

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Thanks for posting this. I hadn't thought about what would happen if one of my little ones got in my humi. Time to start using the lock.