Adding latch to Vinotemp

aich75013 · 08-22-2009, 09:05 PM

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.

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

shilala · 08-22-2009, 09:11 PM

That's perfect. Matches and everything.

replicant_argent · 08-22-2009, 09:30 PM

Nice simple solution, looks great. Satin Nickel finish?

Mr.Maduro · 08-22-2009, 09:33 PM

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.

replicant_argent · 08-22-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

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.

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

aich75013 · 08-23-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Nice simple solution, looks great. Satin Nickel finish?

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.

captain53 · 08-23-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by aich75013

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.

Excellent, looks like it was OEM!

08-23-2009, 10:14 AM

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

King James · 08-23-2009, 10:31 AM

cool idea, and looks nice

G G · 08-23-2009, 10:42 AM

Good job.

rizzle · 08-24-2009, 11:58 AM

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

dunng · 08-24-2009, 12:01 PM

Very nice!

I have one of these on my cabinet...

Ahbroody · 08-24-2009, 12:09 PM

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.

aich75013 · 08-24-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

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.

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

Skywalker · 08-24-2009, 02:17 PM

Great idea!!!

I'll be doing this real soon!!!

08-24-2009, 12:14 PM

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.

aich75013 · 08-24-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

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.

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.

T.G · 02-07-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aich75013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

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.

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.

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.

02-07-2010, 03:39 PM

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.

08-24-2009, 02:36 PM

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

08-22-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	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. Just wanted to post this in case someone needs to do something similar.

08-22-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp That's perfect. Matches and everything. __________________

08-22-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp Nice simple solution, looks great. Satin Nickel finish? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

08-22-2009, 09:33 PM	#4
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp 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. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

08-23-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp 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

08-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#9
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp cool idea, and looks nice __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

08-23-2009, 10:42 AM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp Good job.

08-24-2009, 11:58 AM	#11
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp Thanks for posting that. It is a situation I'm about to encounter real soon.

08-24-2009, 12:01 PM	#12
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp Very nice! I have one of these on my cabinet... __________________ MassHole Banter

08-24-2009, 12:09 PM	#13
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp 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.

08-24-2009, 02:17 PM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp Great idea!!! I'll be doing this real soon!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-24-2009, 12:14 PM	#16
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp 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.

02-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#19
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp 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.

08-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#20
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Adding latch to Vinotemp Looks like it came from the factory that way....great job my brother!