Having played with old cars and trucks for most of my life (I built my first, a '48 Ford at 14 years old) and used a variation of the safety door latch assembly in the vast majority of them over the ...

It doesn't matter if it is your house, your toolbox, or even your car. Generally speaking, if you have something nice, there's someone out there that wants to take those nice things away from you and ...

Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

Installing a door knob might seem simple, but doing it correctly ensures smooth operation and a clean look. In this guide, you’ll learn how to measure, drill (if needed), and attach both the latch and ...

Back in 2011 we kicked off a project called the Hot Rod Hauler. The premise was simple enough. We needed a truck capable of pulling heavy trailers, hauling parts, and surviving the kinds of abuse a ...

This guide from Essentra Components provides an overview of the different types of latches and their purposes, helping you choose the right latch assembly for your application. Latches are essential ...