Guest Johnnie Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 This is my first go at a latch on an oak door that I made for our bedroom. Any critiscism advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. To be honest i think the nails took longer to made than the latch itself although i enjoyed every miniute of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larry H Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 you did a great job. And make things for yourself as much as you can, once you get going you won't be able to afford your own work ! Really nice, you should be proud of yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I dont know if that could be called a suffolk latch, but very nice work either way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frosty Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Very nice all round. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy k Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Johnnie - very nice job - it looks great with the door! - hard to beat hand made for a rustic look with wood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnnie Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It's a feel good factor when use use something thet you've made on a daily basis isn't it? I knocked through the barn wall and built tha arch, made the arch frame out of oak, made the door out of oak which is 3" thick and could hardly lift it. Then forged the door furniture. As its our bedroom doorits used on a daily basis and I love it . Thanks for the comments guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hiltsbilt Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 nice one me and the wife are jealous of your bedroom door:) good on ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
therepairman1557 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Very nice a clean! Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cdworks Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 How's it work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charles R. Stevens Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 First attempt? Wish my first attempts at new projects turned out that bad... Beutiful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnnie Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks Charles, yes its my 1st attempt and happy with the outcome. Although I wish I had used larger round stock for thr handle. Its a tad small but hey it works well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnnie Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 How's it work? Works fine. Latch shuts with a gentle push of the door. Even sounds good too, does that make any sense?? Just as well as we use the door daily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beth Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 all makes sense - just lovely to make and use something like that - i think its really beautiful, looks like a human being made it with enthusiasm and love - cant beat that :) love how you made it so decorative when you could have kept it very conservative, the flowers are ace :) thats where the enthusiasm shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnnie Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks Beth. I found the whole project from poking the hole in the wall to hanging the door very exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beth Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 yes - i agree - its ALL exciting :) its great when you can enjoy the details and process of your every day life :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coquille Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 thats really nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donnie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Very impressive for a first, or second, or third.........looks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cdworks Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Works fine. Latch shuts with a gentle push of the door. Even sounds good too, does that make any sense?? Just as well as we use the door daily. no like the mechanics of it can you show pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 no like the mechanics of it can you show pics? Not really a lot to see really. Just the rise and fall latch and the thumb bar to move it. Sorry for the long wait for the reply. Had problems with my account and have to use this new one. Think the photo isn't great but sure you'll get the jist. Cheers. Johnnie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Francis Trez Cole Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 nice detail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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